I've had varicocele for about a year now but lately the pain and swelling have gotten really bad plus my sperm count is low The urologist recommended surgery but I'm not sure what to do or if there are other options

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I'm 22 and feeling really anxious about my future marriage life. When my penis gets erect, it curves to the left and looks kind of like a banana. I'm worried if this is normal or if it's going to cause problems during intercourse. Can you tell me if this is something I should be concerned about?

Its completely normal no need to worry

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Is yogurt helpful in UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)?

Eating yogurt and other cultured dairy products (fermented with good bacteria) regularly may decrease the risk for urinary tract infections

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I have a 0.85cm calculus in my right mid ureter with moderate hydronephrosis in the right kidney and some renal calculi is there any way to manage this without surgery? What options do I have?

Types of procedure include ESWL-extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy,uretroscopic lithotripsy(URSL) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL)

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