Did you know that more men know the make and model of their first car than when they last went to the doctor? It’s a sad fact, but men simply don’t like to go to the doctor. Dr. David Phillips’ Fox 7 interview about Men’s Health Month shed some important light on health screens men should get through the decades.
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Men’s Health Month has shed light on several serious male health issues throughout June. One in particular continues to be difficult for men to face and talk about, yet it is extremely common and affects millions. Andropause, or male menopause, is associated with low levels of testosterone and strikes 1 in 3 men over the age of 45.
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While many of us will be celebrating Father’s Day this weekend, some men (and women) may not find the day so cheerful because they are dealing with male infertility. Male infertility accounts for approximately 40 percent, that’s nearly half, of the more than 2 million married couples suffering from infertility each year (National Institutes of Health).
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Like heart health, prostate health should be taken very seriously by men of all ages. Since June is recognized as Men’s Health Month nationwide, now is a good time to be reminded of some common issues affecting the male prostate gland.The most serious is prostate cancer, which we routinely diagnose and treat here at Urology Austin.
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Like hot wings and football, vasectomies and March Madness often go hand in hand. About this time of year, urologists nationwide see an increase in the number of vasectomy procedures scheduled before the NCAA’s annual March Madness basketball tournament.
A vasectomy is when an urologist cuts the vas deferens preventing sperm from mixing with and entering semen during ejaculation,
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For as long as testosterone replacement therapy has been used to treat men suffering from low testosterone, or ‘Low T’, there have been skeptics arguing that it increases the risk of prostate cancer. Recent research from The Journal of Urology of the American Urological Association, suggests otherwise. Experts say if testosterone therapy is prescribed under proper guidelines,
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June is Men’s Health Month in Central Texas
Three years ago, Urology Austin approached the City of Austin to declare June as Men’s Health Month and a formal proclamation was established (read more about it in a previous blog). And again this June, we are continuing our commitment to keeping the men of Central Texas healthy.
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(Part 1 of a 3 part blog series)
By Urology Austin’s Jeffrey Kocurek, M.D.
Urinary habits are often taken for granted, but the negative impact that urinary issues have on everyday aspects of quality of life are tremendous.
Urinary incontinence, defined as the unintentional loss of urine, affects 10 to 13 million Americans.
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Attention meat lovers! Recent studies show that vegetarians have lower blood pressure than their meat-eating counterparts. But does that mean you have to give up your weekends at The Salt Lick? Absolutely not. Just because you eat meat doesn’t mean you can’t load up on tasty veggies, too. In fact, produce enhances your protein. So consider these seven nutrient-rich vegetables to keep your diet balanced and your body healthy.
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ESPN Radio’s Bucky & Erin caught up with Dr. David Cuellar at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse to talk about all things Movember. Click here to listen to the audio clip of Dr. Cuellar talking about some very important men’s health issues including prostate, cancer, testicular cancer, and mental illness: Cuellar, Bucky & Erin
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