Medical treatment

Q: I have a skin condition on my face which I am suffering from for +/- 10 years. I have tried various treatments but the success is very short. I was told about a natural medication which I researched with good results. I completed 10 days of the course (so far good) before learning that the capsules are made from bovine gelatin. Is it possible to continue the medication? I do not wish to consume something that is not lawful and at the same time I want a cure to my skin condition.

Q:

1. Is it permissible to donate organs? For example, if a family member or a friend is in need of a kidney, are you allowed to donate your kidney?

2. Is it permissible to donate a body for medical research?

3. What is the Islamic ruling for donating blood?

4. If a family member is on a ventilation machine and there is no hope of recovery, is it permissible to disconnect it?

Q: I want to know if the plastic surgery is jaaiz? After giving birth to three children, my breasts have lost shape. One breast is bigger than the other. I feel so ashamed to come in front of my husband that I can't remove my clothes in front of him. I'm going through a tough time. 

Q: I want to find out if it is permissible to do artificial insemination?

Q: If one is to be given a death sentence by court, then can he give a consent for donation of his/her organs before or after death?

Q: I know that men can't wear gold jewellery. I just learnt from a Muslim herbalist that a Hindu from India called Vivek has advised the numerous health benefits of men wearing gold and it even is a cure for cancer. If this is true then could we Muslim men who have ailments wear gold jewellery.

Q: I have a question. My brother who was before while he was a baby/born was a girl. After that s/he was being checked up at the age of 16-17 because s/he didn't have period like any normal girls. After they checked up they've found that his real gender is a MALE. So s/he decided to make an operation to be a MALE (his real gender).

Q: We are married for the past 9 years. We have no kids. We tried for all possible treatments including IVF but no success. Medical problem is in my husband and me too. So if my husband does a second marriage still he is unable to conceive naturally, then will surrogate mothers be permissible in our case. We want to do his second marriage and do surrogacy with her, if allowed in Islam. I have read a lot about surrogacy that it is not allowed but in our case when naturally we cannot have children and our relationship is disturbed a lot due to this lack of kids, can we do surrogacy.

Q: Can a Muslim seek help of a Christian preacher who has healing powers which is done with prayers?