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Semen analysis

Semen analysis is one of the first tests done to determine the cause of infertility in a man. It is also done to determine whether a vasectomy has been successful. This test measures the amount of semen and determines the number and quality of sperm.
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Undescended testis

It is a testicle that has not moved in to its position which is scrotum. It can affect one or both testes. Approximately 10% of cases are bilateral. Among unilateral cases, left side is most common.
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Vaginal rings for birth control

It is small ring which is inserted in to vagina once a month. All of us who need birth control want to find the method that is best for us. And every woman has different needs when choosing a method.
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Top 10 facts about acne

Acne forms when secretions from the skin's sebaceous glands clog the tiny openings of hair follicles. This is what we often call ?plugged pores. Clogs in larger openings result in blackheads, whereas clogs in smaller openings form whiteheads. Plugged small and large plugged pores can undergo further swelling and inflammation to form pimples.
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Scleroderma

Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease of the connective tissue. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses which occur when the body's tissues are attacked by its own immune system. Its a systemic disease characterized by skin induration and thickening accompanied by various degrees of tissue fibrosis and chronic inflammatory infiltration in numerous visceral organs.
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Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a condition that affects the cornea (transparent front part) of the eye. The cornea becomes thin and bulges out. This causes the surface to become irregular and the vision becomes blurred. Initially it may be possible to correct the vision with glasses but later on, as the irregularity and astigmatism increase, a contact lens is needed (soft contact lens or more likely rigid gas permeable lens will work).
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LASIK: Laser In Situ Keratomileusis

LASIK is the short form for Laser In Situ Keratomileusis. It is a surgical procedure for correcting certain visual problems and to eliminate the need for eye glasses or corrective lens. The goal of LASIK eye surgery is to produce clearer, sharper vision.
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Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the membrane covering the inside of the eyelids and the outer part of the eyeball. Commonly called
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Allergy

Allergy is a condition characterized by a level of sensitivity greater than normal to a specific substance or group of substances. These substances, called allergens, trigger a response in susceptible individuals.
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Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is an effective method for permanent hair reduction. This means that you will definitely see a stable, long-term reduction in the total number of hairs in a given area. Lasers send a beam of highly concentrated light that is selectively absorbed by dark pigment (melanin) present in hair follicles and destroys the hair within the follicle. Go for laser hair reduction at a clinic where the procedure will be performed under the direct supervision of a trained dermatologist.
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