My husband has been diagnosed with a varicocele and his sperm count is low. We're trying to conceive but having trouble. The doctor mentioned surgery as an option but we're wondering if there are other treatments that don't involve surgery. Can you look at his test reports and suggest what we should do next?

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I'm thinking about getting circumcision surgery because I have a tight foreskin that makes my erections painful How much does the procedure usually cost and what's the recovery like

Circumcision in India costs ‚Çπ15,000‚Äì‚Çπ50,000. Recovery takes 2‚Äì3 weeks. Mild pain, swelling, or infection risk may occur. It's a safe and common procedure.

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I'm really worried about a kidney stone I have that's 1.2 cm; it showed up on a CT scan. I've been to a specialist hospital, and they mentioned the possibility of laser treatment. Is there any way this can be treated with medication instead? What should I consider?

take treatment & use medicine

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After my circumcision, I've noticed swelling around the surgery area is this normal? I had the procedure done because of swelling on my penis after sex, and now I'm a bit worried about the recovery. How long should this last?

I would need some more details to get a clear idea of what you are going through

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