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Circumcision for Parents
You have a decision to make before you take your newborn son home: whether to circumcise him. Before deciding, talk to your doctor and consider the issues.
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Meatal Stenosis for Parents
The meatus is the opening in the penis where the urine (pee) comes out. Meatal stenosis is when this is too small.
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Von Willebrand Disease for Parents
Easy bruising and excessive bleeding can be signs of Von Willebrand disease, a genetic disorder that affects blood's ability to clot.
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Week 38 for Parents
At this point, you may be taking frequent trips to the bathroom. That's because your baby is engaged in your pelvis, so your bladder is extremely compressed.
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Hemophilia for Parents
Hemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder that prevents the blood from clotting properly. With modern treatment, most kids who have it can lead full, healthy lives.
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A to Z: Phimosis for Parents
Learn about phimosis, a condition that affects the penis and foreskin in uncircumcised males.
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Penile Torsion for Parents
Penile torsion is when the skin on a baby’s penis is twisted. Mild penile torsion is common and doesn’t cause any problems.
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Meatoplasty for Parents
The treatment for meatal stenosis is a simple procedure to make the opening of the meatus bigger called a meatoplasty.
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Getting to Know Your Newborn for Parents
When you first meet your newborn, you may be surprised by what you see. Here's what to expect.
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Health Care Providers: Urologists for Parents
A urologist, sometimes called a urologic surgeon, is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats problems that affect the urinary tract, kidneys, and genitourinary system.