Andrologist
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Male infertility
Nearly one in six couple unable to conceive after one year of marriage. Male infertility contributes nearly 40% part in the couple’s infertility. Initial evaluation consists of detailed history, physical examination for testes, vas deferens, varicocele. A simple semen analysis gives information for future direction of investigation and management. Management of infertility may include simple Continue reading
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Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Symptoms UTI types Organ involved Symptoms Kidney (acute pyelonephritis/renal abscess/pyonephrosis/emphysematous pyelonephritis) Flank pain on involved side Fever with chills Nausea Vomiting Tenderness on palpation Bladder (cystitis) Lower abdominal pain Frequent small volume urination Burning micturition Blood in urine Prostate (Prostatitis/abscess) Fever with chills Burning micturition Pus in urine Urethra (Urethritis) Pus discharge Burning micturition Causes Continue reading
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Varicocele – commonest cause of male infertility
What is a varicocele? Varicocele is the abnormal dilatation of testicular veins which become tortuous and enlarged. This condition is mostly present on the left side. How does varicocele develop? Testis blood return through testicular vein requires a valve mechanism to prevent the backflow of blood. The incompetence of this valvular mechanism leads to Continue reading
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Things to know about ‘Dhat’ syndrome (Nocturnal emission/Nightfall)
What is meant by nightfall or nocturnal emission or wet dreams? Spontaneous involuntary loss of semen while the person is in sleep is called as nightfall or nocturnal emission. It is most common in young boys (adolescent age group). Is there any side effects of night fall ? There is no evidence that nightfall (wet Continue reading
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Male infertility
Nearly one in six couple unable to conceive after one year of marriage. Male infertility is as common as female counterpart and contributes nearly 40% as the causes of the infertility in the couple. Male evaluation must be done at the first visit of the couple to the doctor. Initial evaluation consists Continue reading
Dr Varinder Attri - Urologist, Andrologist and Laparoscopic surgeon 