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Educational articles from Dr. Mahdi Ghazi's urology clinic on kidney, urinary and genital tract diseases, the prostate and urinary system health.
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Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is an infertility treatment in which prepared sperm is placed directly into the uterus around ovulation.
Can Kidney Stones Cause Kidney Failure?
Untreated kidney stones can rarely damage the kidney or lead to kidney failure, especially through obstruction, infection, or chronic inflammation.
What Happens When Prostate Cancer Spreads to Bone?
Bone metastasis from prostate cancer can cause bone pain, fragility, spinal cord compression, leg weakness or numbness, and needs urgent medical attention.
Can Premature Ejaculation Cause Male Infertility?
Premature ejaculation usually does not cause infertility, but it can reduce the chance of pregnancy if ejaculation occurs before or outside penetration.
How Long After HPV Exposure Do genital warts Appear?
genital warts usually appear 2 weeks to 3 months after HPV exposure, but the incubation period can vary and HPV may still spread without symptoms.
What Does the Cost of Vasectomy Include?
Vasectomy cost usually includes the consultation, the procedure, local anesthesia, and semen analyses to confirm that no sperm remain afterward.
What Happens to Sperm After Vasectomy?
After vasectomy, the testicles keep making sperm, but sperm cannot enter semen. The body absorbs unused sperm naturally, and backup contraception is needed until clearance is confirmed.
How Does a Ureteral Kidney Stone Pass?
Small ureteral stones under 5 millimeters often pass with urine over days to weeks, but severe pain, fever, vomiting, or reduced urine flow needs urgent urology care.
Do Condoms Prevent genital warts?
Condoms reduce the risk of HPV and genital warts, but they cannot prevent transmission completely because uncovered skin can still transmit the virus.
Is Testicle Pain After Varicocele Surgery Normal?
Mild to moderate testicle or groin pain after varicocele surgery is usually part of normal recovery, but worsening pain, fever, swelling, or discharge needs medical review.
Can Genital Herpes Spread Through Clothing?
Genital herpes almost never spreads through clothing, towels, or sheets. HSV-2 usually requires direct skin-to-skin contact, especially during active sores.
When Does the Prostate Need Surgery?
Most men with enlarged prostate do not need surgery, but surgery may be needed for retention, recurrent infections, bladder stones, kidney damage, or uncontrolled hematuria.