A sexually transmitted disease is an infection passed from one person to another through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Some can also spread through blood or from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding.

What are the most common STDs?

The most common STDs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, hepatitis B and C, and HIV/AIDS.

What symptoms should I look for?

Possible symptoms include pain or burning when urinating, unusual genital discharge, sores, blisters, or rash in the genital area, lower abdominal or pelvic pain, and fever or fatigue. Many STDs can be present without symptoms.

How are STDs diagnosed?

Diagnosis may involve blood tests, urine tests, or swabs from the genital area or throat.

Some STDs, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, can be cured with antibiotics. Others, like herpes and HIV, cannot be cured but can be managed effectively with medication.

How can I prevent an STD?

Prevention steps include using condoms every time you have sex, getting regular STD screenings, having a mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner, and avoiding needle sharing.

What should I do if I think I have an STD?

Seek medical attention promptly. Early diagnosis and treatment protect your health and help prevent spreading the infection to others.

Prostate Enlargement (BPH)

Updated: Sep 9

Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), or prostate enlargement, is a common condition in men over age 50. At our clinic, we specialize in accurate diagnosis and advanced treatment for BPH, including HoLEP – a state-of-the-art laser procedure.

What Is BPH?

BPH occurs when the prostate gland enlarges and presses on the urethra, leading to bothersome urinary symptoms.

Symptoms of Prostate Enlargement

Frequent urination, especially at night (nocturia)
Weak or slow urinary stream
Difficulty starting urination
Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
Urgency or occasional leakage
Dribbling after urination

Causes and Risk Factors

Aging and hormonal changes
Family history of prostate problems
Obesity and sedentary lifestyle
Diabetes and cardiovascular disease

Diagnosis

Digital rectal exam (DRE)
PSA blood test
Ultrasound and urinary flow test
Prostate volume assessment

Treatment Options

We tailor BPH treatment based on the severity of symptoms and prostate size:

Lifestyle changes and monitoring
Medications:
- Alpha-blockers (e.g. tamsulosin)
- 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (e.g. finasteride)
HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate):
- A minimally invasive laser procedure that removes excess prostate tissue
- Ideal for moderate to large prostates
- Fast recovery and long-lasting results

When to See a Urologist

If you have urinary problems or an enlarged prostate, early evaluation prevents complications like bladder damage or retention.

📞 Call us at +995598257727 to schedule a consultation.