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Follow the links below to find information about male genital diseases.
Created January 2008
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Testicle injuries and conditions
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Better Health Channel
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There are a number of non-cancerous conditions that can affect the testicles, such as testicular torsion. The testicles are also prone to injury or trauma, such as ruptured blood vessels or tearing. Surgery is sometimes required. It is important to seek prompt medical attention for any testicular complaint. Fertility is not affected if you have one functioning testicle.
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Oct 2008
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Undescended testicles
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Better Health Channel
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Undescended testicles (testes) means that one or both testicles are missing from the scrotum and are lodged instead in the groin or inside the lower abdomen. Other terms for undescended testicles include empty scrotum, monorchism and cryptorchidism. Undescended testicles should not be confused with retractile or retractable testicles.
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May 2008
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Penis problems - Q & A
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Better Health Channel
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A range of questions on the penis. Our experts provide the answers.
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Aug 2006
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Peyronie's disease
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Better Health Channel
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Peyronie's disease causes abnormal, fibrous lumps (plaques) to form inside the erectile tissue of the penis. Over time, these plaques can grow and deform the erect penis and cause it to curve.
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Mar 2008
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Reproductive system
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Better Health Channel
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The male and female reproductive systems are designed to create new life. Eggs (ova) are made in the ovaries, and sperm in the testicles. The ovaries and testicles (gonads) also make sex hormones.
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Jan 2008
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Foreskin care
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Better Health Channel
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Foreskin care is important for babies, boys and men. The foreskin is the sheath of skin that covers the head (glans) of the penis. Medical conditions of the foreskin include infection, phimosis, paraphimosis and zipper injury.
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Apr 2008
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DES daughters - possible problems
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Better Health Channel
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Diethylstilboestrol, or DES, was prescribed in Australia as an anti-miscarriage drug between 1946 and 1971. Anyone who was exposed to DES needs special medical care because this drug can cause reproductive changes and diseases in both the mothers and their children.
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Nov 2007
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Support groups
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Andrology Australia
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Support groups
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Oct 2007
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Andrology Australia Annual reports
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Andrology Australia
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The publication provides an overview of the organisation and its goals as well as highlights of some of the major achievements of the program.
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Apr 2008
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Hydrocoeles
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myDr
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Hydrocoeles are fluid-filled bags occurring in the scrotum.
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Nov 2007
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Mumps
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myDr
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Mumps is a virus infection that affects the glands that produce saliva.
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May 2006
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Balanitis
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Queensland Health
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Balanitis is an inflammation of the glans (head) of the penis. Balanitis is not sexually transmitted. It results from an overgrowth of organisms which are normally present on the skin of the glans.
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Apr 2008
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Painful testicles
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Queensland Health
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One of the causes of painful testicles is a condition in which the testicle twists on its own blood supply. The testicle can die due to lack of blood supply. An operation can save the testicle.
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Apr 2008
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Epididymitis
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Better Health Channel
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The epididymis is a series of small tubes attached to the back of each testicle that collects and stores sperm. Epididymitis is infection and subsequent inflammation of the epididymis. Treatment options include antibiotics and bed rest.
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Feb 2008
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Klinefelter's syndrome
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Andrology Australia
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Klinefelter's Syndrome is the most common cause of male hypogonadism, a condition where men are unable to produce both sperm and enough of the male hormone testosterone for the body's needs.
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Nov 2005
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Balanitis
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Balanitis is a health problem that only males get. The head of the penis becomes red and blotchy.
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May 2007
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Other languages
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| Publisher: |
Andrology Australia
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Male reproductive health information in other languages
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Aug 2007
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Undescended testes
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The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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A number of questions regarding the formation of a baby boy's testes are answered, including whether surgery will be required to correct undescended testes.
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Aug 2000
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Hypospadias
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The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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Hypospadias is an abnormality of the penis which is usually identified at birth but sometimes it can be missed for several years. This page explains hyposadias and the process to correct the abnormality.
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Aug 2000
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Hydroceles
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The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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Hydroceles are swellings in the scrotum and are common after birth. If the hydrocele has not disappeared after 18 months to three years of age, an operation may be necessary.
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Aug 2000
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