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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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Adult Circumcision Revision: Methods, Cost, and Benefits
Adult circumcision revision can correct excess skin, tightness, scarring, adhesions, asymmetry, pain, or dissatisfaction after a previous circumcision.
Skin growths on the circumcision site: causes, diagnosis, and safe treatment
Skin growths on the circumcision site are relatively common and usually harmless. Learn what causes them — from scarring and skin irritation to benign cysts and genital warts (HPV) — and how a urologist diagnoses and saf
Symptoms of Malignant Bladder Cancer in Men and Women: When to See a Doctor
Learn the early and advanced symptoms of malignant bladder cancer, including blood in the urine, urinary burning and frequency, metastatic warning signs, risk factors, and when to see a urologist.
Can Oral Herpes Spread to the Genitals?
Oral herpes can spread to the genital area through oral sex, especially during active sores. Learn transmission risks, warning signs, and prevention.
What Is Hemorrhagic Cystitis and How Is It Treated?
Hemorrhagic cystitis can cause visible blood in the urine and may become urgent. Learn the symptoms, causes, diagnostic tests, treatment options, and prevention methods.
Until What Age Does the Penis Grow?
Penile growth usually starts with puberty and often finishes between ages 16 and 21, though timing varies with genetics, hormones, and puberty onset.
Can Bladder Cancer Be Cured? Recovery Chances Explained
Bladder cancer can sometimes be cured, especially when diagnosed early. Recovery depends on stage, tumor type, treatment, and follow-up.
Genital Skin Lesions and Diseases in Men and Women (With Pictures)
Genital skin lesions are common and, although often harmless, can sometimes signal a more serious condition. This guide reviews the most common genital skin disorders in men and women, along with their causes, diagnosis,
How Many Days After Vasectomy Can You Have Sex?
Most men can resume sex about 7 to 10 days after vasectomy if pain and swelling have settled, but pregnancy prevention still requires backup contraception until semen testing confirms no sperm.
Everything About Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence: Prevention and Medical Follow-Up
Learn why bladder cancer may recur and how regular follow-up, cystoscopy, adjuvant treatments, smoking cessation, diet, exercise, and psychological support can help reduce recurrence risk.
How Long Does Molluscum Contagiosum Take to Go Away?
Molluscum contagiosum often clears on its own within 2 to 6 months, but some cases last a year or longer and need medical evaluation.
Signs and Symptoms of genital warts in Teenagers: Complete Guide for Parents and Teens
Some time after teenagers become infected with the human papillomavirus, symptoms of genital warts may appear. HPV, the virus that causes genital warts , is one of the most common sexually transmitted…