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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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The Effect of Vasectomy on Erections: Facts and Medical Research Findings
Vasectomy does not usually affect erections or sexual desire. Learn what medical research shows, why psychological factors may matter, and when semen analysis is needed after the procedure.
Sex After Vasectomy: Timing, Safety, and Recovery Tips
Most people can resume sex about 5 days to 1 week after vasectomy if pain and swelling have improved, but contraception is needed until semen testing confirms no sperm.
Treating genital warts With Vajebi: Facts, Risks, and Safer Alternatives
Vajebi, or traditional depilatory powder, does not treat genital warts and can irritate or burn genital skin. Learn why medical evaluation and evidence-based treatments are safer.
Boosting the Immune System for genital warts (HPV): Most Effective Methods
Does boosting the immune system play an effective role in treating genital warts? The body's immune system is the first line of defense against human papillomavirus (HPV). Most skin infections caused …
Ways to Prevent Transmission of genital warts
Vaccination, use of condoms and sexual barriers, avoiding multiple and high-risk sexual relationships, personal hygiene, strengthening the immune system, and regular screening and checkups are 6 effec…
What is an epididymal cyst (spermatocele)? Causes, symptoms, and the best treatment options
An epididymal cyst, or spermatocele, is a benign and usually painless mass that forms in the epididymis. This article covers how epididymal cysts are diagnosed, their symptoms, and the available treatment options.
Cystoplasty Surgery: Steps, Recovery, and Key Points
Cystoplasty, or bladder augmentation, is a complex surgery that increases bladder capacity and lowers bladder pressure in selected patients.
Ureterocele: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Ureterocele is a congenital abnormality often diagnosed in children under age two. Learn about its symptoms, types, complications, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Urinary Diversion
Urinary diversion changes the normal path of urine when the bladder or urinary tract cannot function properly because of obstruction, disease, trauma, or tumors.
Horseshoe Kidney: A Complete Guide to This Congenital Anomaly
Horseshoe kidney is a congenital kidney anomaly that may cause urinary obstruction, kidney stones, recurrent infections, or no symptoms at all. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
Benign Urethral Masses in Girls: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Benign urethral masses in girls are rare, but they can cause serious and concerning complications. The urethra, as the vital pathway for removing urine from the body, plays an important role in mainta…
Ectopic Kidney: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
An ectopic kidney is a rare congenital condition in which one kidney is located outside its normal position. The kidney may lie near its usual site or in the pelvis, abdomen, or even the chest. The ma…