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Urology

Circumcision

Circumcision is the excision of the foreskin, the retractable fold of skin that covers the head of the penis. It is a treatment option for a tight foreskin (phimosis) where it is difficult to retract the foreskin over the head of the penis. Phimosis often causes pain...

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Blood in the semen (Haematospermia)

Seeing blood in the semen (haematospermia) can be startling. It rarely, however, signals a serious problem, especially in men under the age of 40. Haematospermia often doesn't last long, as it's usually a self-resolving problem. Possible causes of haematospermia...

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Blood in the urine (Haematuria)

Haematuria is the medical term for passing blood in the urine. Several different conditions and diseases can cause haematuria. Although most causes are benign, it can be a sign of a significant health problem, even if it happens only once, so you should talk to your...

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Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are crystal deposits from urine that build up to form a solid stone. They usually form silently in the kidneys and often do not cause symptoms until they start to pass from the kidneys to the bladder. As they pass, they may cause abdominal, loin or back...

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Prostate Assessment

The prostate gland is located just below the bladder in front of the rectum. It wraps around the urethra, the tube that carries urine and semen out of the body. A normal prostate weighs around 20 to 30 grams and is approximately the size of a large walnut. It tends to...

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Testicular Lumps and Swellings

A testicle lump or swelling is an abnormal mass that can form in or around the testicles, sometimes referred to as scrotal swelling. Scrotal swellings are relatively common, can occur at any age and have many different causes. Most scrotal lumps are benign or...

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Urinary Tract Infections

A Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) is the result of a bacterial infection affecting part of the urinary tract causing either a bladder infection (cystitis), kidney infection (pyelonephritis), urethral infection (urethritis), or in men, the prostate (prostatitis). The...

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Vasectomy

A vasectomy (male sterilisation) is an effective form of birth control whereby the vas deferens, the ducts that carry sperm from the testicles, are cut and tied or sealed off. It prevents sperm from being released during ejaculation. Vasectomies are generally...

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