Question 1

Dr prescribed fertisure m to my husband because his sperm motility is around 30%. How long will it take before we start seeing improvements? And how many months might it take to achieve good sperm motility with this medication? I'm just a bit anxious about how soon this tablet starts working.

Accepted Answer

taper off Clonazepam 0.25mg after 20 days of usage:

*Tapering Schedule*

1. *Gradual reduction*: Decrease the dose by 0.125mg (half of the original dose) every 3-4 days.
2. *Example tapering schedule*:
    1. Day 1-3: 0.25mg (original dose)
    2. Day 4-6: 0.125mg
    3. Day 7-9: 0.0625mg
    4. Day 10 and beyond: Continue to taper off the medication.

*Elimination Half-Life*

Clonazepam's elimination half-life is approximately 18-50 hours.

*Complete Elimination*

It can take around 7-14 days for Clonazepam to be completely eliminated from the body.

*Important Considerations*

1. *Medical supervision*: Tapering off Clonazepam should be done under medical supervision.
2. *Withdrawal symptoms*: Be aware of potential withdrawal symptoms.
3. *Seizure risk*: Suddenly stopping Clonazepam can increase the risk of seizures.

Question 2

Whenever I drink water, I seem to need to urinate almost immediately, and it's starting to make me a bit anxious. I'm a 22-year-old male. Is this something I should be worried about?

Accepted Answer

Its natural to urinate after drinking water, but if you're noticing it happening very frequently or urgently, it might be worth keeping an eye on. Sometimes, increased frequency can be linked to hydration levels, diet, or even stress. If it continues or worsens, it could be a good idea to consult a doctor just to rule out any underlying issues.

Question 3

I've been diagnosed with multiple mild hydroureteronephrosis caused by a 7.1 mm stone in my upper ureter. There are also two stones in my right kidney (4.9 mm and 6.9 mm) and multiple stones in my left kidney with the largest being 4.7 mm and 2.2 mm. What should my next steps be? Can this be treated with just medications or will I need surgery?

Accepted Answer

Given the combination of stones and mild hydronephrosis, a multi-pronged approach is likely needed. The 7.1 mm stone in the ureter is likely to require medical or surgical intervention, while the smaller kidney stones might be managed medically, followed by a more targeted approach if necessary.

Can overactive bladder be cured?

There is no cure for Overactive Bladder. But, there are effective ways to manage it. These include behavioral treatments, lifestyle changes, medications, and sometimes surgery. OAB can happen for several reasons. Sometimes treating the underlying cause of your OAB can help your symptoms.

More Urology Health Queries

Dr prescribed fertisure m to my husband because his sperm motility is around 30%. How long will it take before we start seeing improvements? And how many months might it take to achieve good sperm motility with this medication? I'm just a bit anxious about how soon this tablet starts working.

Whenever I drink water, I seem to need to urinate almost immediately, and it's starting to make me a bit anxious. I'm a 22-year-old male. Is this something I should be worried about?

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