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Hydrocele – requires treatment
Hey there! Ever heard of a hydrocele? It’s when there’s a collection of fluid between the layers of the testicle. Men aged 20-30 and boys under 5 are the most affected. Usually, it shows up on one side of the scrotum, but sometimes it happens on both sides, especially in newborns. There are two types:…
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6 truths and fallacies about male sexuality (Part II)
Hey there! Let’s talk about a topic that might make some folks uncomfortable but is super important: erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence. Now, impotence doesn’t mean the end of a man’s sexual life. It’s more like hitting a roadblock that you can overcome with the right help. First off, it’s essential to know that…
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Retrograde ejaculation
Hey there! Ever heard of retrograde ejaculation? It’s when instead of sperm shooting out during orgasm, it takes a detour back to the bladder. Yup, talk about a dry spell! This little hiccup can really throw a wrench in the works for guys trying to start a family because, you guessed it, it messes with…
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Reproductive ability also depends on the thyroid gland (Part II)
Hey there! Let’s dive into understanding thyroid health during pregnancy. To diagnose any thyroid issues, doctors usually check the levels of antibodies to thyroglobulin and microsomal antigens, along with the hormones FT3, FT4, and TSH. They also conduct an ultrasound of the gland. At the beginning, things might seem fine (called euthyroid), but over time,…
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Circumcision – sometimes necessary! (Part I)
Hey there! Let’s talk about circumcision and some of the arguments against it as a way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases. So, what’s circumcision? It’s a procedure where the foreskin, the skin covering the head of the penis, is removed. One of the main arguments for it is hygiene. Without circumcision, stuff like bacteria, viruses,…
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In 1/3 of cases, prostate cancer is diagnosed at an advanced stage
Hey there, folks! So, at this recent press conference about kicking off a campaign to fight prostate cancer, Assoc. Dr. Krasimir Neikov dropped some stats on us. Brace yourselves – there are 1,559 new cases of prostate cancer! Dr. Neikov, head of the Urology Clinic at the Oncology Hospital in Sofia, highlighted a worrying trend:…
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Hormonal contraception – the safest method against unwanted pregnancy (Part I)
First up, we’ve got combined estrogen-progestogen contraceptives. These come in two forms: oral and parenteral. The oral ones can be either monophasic or multiphasic, while the parenteral options include injections, a vaginal ring, and patches. Then, there are the oral progestagen contraceptives, like Levonorgestrel, which is mainly used for emergency contraception. Now, let’s dive into…
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Hormonal contraception – the safest method against unwanted pregnancy (Part II)
Now, if a doctor gives the green light and a gynecologist keeps an eye on things, popping hormonal contraceptives isn’t a cause for concern. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Not only do they help prevent unwanted pregnancies, but they’re also like a safeguard for a woman’s reproductive health and overall well-being. Plus, they can…
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Hormonal changes – cause of vaginal atrophy
Hey there! So, let’s talk about something that affects a lot of women but isn’t always easy to discuss: vaginal dryness. Now, it’s not just something that happens during menopause, although that’s when it’s most common. Basically, it’s all about estrogen levels taking a dip, which can happen due to various reasons. Estrogen does a…
