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What is a megaureter? A megaureter means “big ureter” and is a descriptive term, not a diagnosis. The two important questions about megaureter are whether there is reflux (backwash) of urine causing the megaureter or whether there is blockage at the …
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What is the urinary tract? The urinary tract consists of the kidneys, each of which drains into the ureters, and finally the urine drains from the ureters into the bladder. A urinary tract infection can impact the bladder and/or kidneys. What is a urinary …
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Infertility—the inability to conceive a child after one year or more of unprotected sexual intercourse– affects about 15 percent of couples. Male infertility plays a role in about half these cases. The problem may be a result of low or poor quality sperm …