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Diagnosis and treatment of chlamydial urethritis in men
How is chlamydial urethritis diagnosed in men? For the diagnosis of chlamydial urethritis in men, a series of laboratory tests is performed. It is necessary for the patient to provide urine to be tested for the presence of chlamydia. Microbiological examination of urethral discharge may also be required to rule out gonorrhea. The symptoms of…
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Bartholinitis – inflammation of the Bartholin’s glands, common among women of reproductive age
The large vestibular glands, also called Bartholin’s glands, are a pair of organs, about 0.5 cm in size, located in the lower 1/3 of the vaginal vestibule, lateral to the bulbocavernous muscle. In the absence of an inflammatory process, the glands are not palpable. Bartholin’s glands have an excretory duct about 2-2.5 cm long that…
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Thrush in men – what is it due to?
What is thrush? Thrush is a type of fungal infection that is caused by Candida albicans, which can develop in the mouth and throat, on the skin or especially on the genitals. Genital yeast infections are more common in women, but they also occur in men. In men, yeast infection can affect the head of…
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Varicocele: Is it a common problem and can it be a cause of male infertility?
A varicocele is a condition where the veins in the scrotum (the pouch of skin that holds the testicles) become enlarged. The venous system in the scrotum is called the plexus pampiniformis. Out of 100 men, 10 to 15 have varicocele. It usually appears during puberty. Veins can increase in size and become more noticeable…
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy – common after age 51 in men
Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is a condition in which the prostate increases in size. The prostate goes through two main growth cycles during a man’s life. The first begins at the onset of puberty, when the prostate doubles in size. The second growth phase begins around age 25 and continues for most of life. Benign…
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Pelvic inflammatory disease – when chronic pelvic pain becomes the cause of infertility
Pelvic inflammatory disease is one of the frequent causes of infertility and consists of inflammation of the upper genital tract of women of childbearing age – it includes inflammation of the ovaries (oophoritis), of the fallopian tubes (salpingitis), of the endometrium (endometritis), of the periuterine tissues (parametritis), of the pelvic peritoneum (pelvic peritonitis). Usually the…
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High heels and their effects on posture
Women who don’t own even one pair of high-heeled shoes are probably the only ones. Most not only have one, but even a whole set of gear. According to experts, wearing high-heeled shoes has both its many negative effects and some positive aspects. Shoes with too high a heel and a large curve pose some…
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Breast Cancer Screening Tests: Is Mammography the Most Commonly Used Test?
Screening tests are used to detect various types of malignancies before clinical symptoms appear. Scientists are studying different types of screening tests to find those with the least harm and the most benefit. Cancer screening studies also aim to show whether early detection (detecting a tumor before it causes symptoms) helps to make the disease…
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Candidiasis in men – diagnosis and treatment
What is the diagnosis of candidiasis in men? If candidiasis is suspected, medical help should be sought. The doctor will be able to exclude or confirm the possibility of a sexually transmitted disease and establish the fungal infection. The infection can usually be diagnosed based on the symptoms and appearance of the infection site, and…
