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Follow the links below to find information on men's health issues such as diet and overweight, prostate cancer, sexual health and mental health.
Reviewed January 2008
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Circumcision
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Links to information on circumcision.
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Diet and Overweight
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Links to information about the influence of diet on overweight.
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Eating Well for Adults
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Links to information about good nutrition for adults.
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Eating Well for Older People
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Links to information about good nutrition and the special dietary requirements of older people.
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Employment
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Links to information on health issues associated with employment, including unemployment and workplace safety.
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Family Life
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Links to information about family life, including adoption, family nutrition, family breakdown, parenting and child health issues.
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Family Planning and Fertility
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Links to information on family planning, contraception, and fertility.
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Mental Health of Men
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Links to information and research on the mental health of men.
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Prostate Diseases
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Links to information about the prostate and diseases which can affect the prostate.
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Sexual Health for Men
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Birth defects - ambiguous genitalia
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Better Health Channel
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'Ambiguous genitalia' or atypical genitalia is a birth defect of the sex organs that makes it unclear whether an affected newborn is a girl or boy. Causes include genetic abnormalities and hormonal problems.
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Feb 2007
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Male reproductive system
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myDr
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View our diagram of the male reproductive organs, including the penis, testicles, prostate, urethra and vas deferens.
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Jun 2006
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Urogenital Defects
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information about birth defects that effect the urinary and genital systems.
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Jan 2008
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Penis discharge
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Queensland Health
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Causes of discharge from the penis include Urethritis Gonorrhoea Chlamydia Non-specific urethritis Acute prostatitis Infection under the foreskin of males who have not been circumcised Warts at the opening of the urethra Herpes simplex virus ulcer at the opening of the urethra Something inserted into the urethra. This ejaculate fluid contains sperm produced in the testes, seminal fluid produced in glands near the prostate, and prostatic fluid produced in the prostate. Any other discharge from the penis is unusual, except the clear fluid that may drip from the penis when sexually excited (pre-cum).
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Apr 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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Testicular self examination
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Queensland Health
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Any male aged 15 years or older should self examine their testicles for lumps every month. The test takes only a few minutes and is easy to do. Most lumps are not cancer, but any lump should be immediately checked by a doctor or health professional.
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Apr 2008
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Penis problems
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Andrology Australia
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Lumps, foreskin problems and inflammation of the penis are common problems men can experience. Men who are not circumcised can experience problems with their foreskin.
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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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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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Testes
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The testes (or balls) are the part of the male body where sperm are made. They hang in a pouch (or bag) outside the body, called the scrotum.
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Jul 2008
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Pubic lice (crabs)
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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Pubic lice, or crab lice, infest pubic hair. They can also sometimes affect hair of the armpit, eyebrows, eyelashes, beard and torso. Pubic lice are usually sexually transmitted through skin-to-skin contact. Lice infestation causes no serious harm, but is a warning that you should be tested for other sexually transmissible infections (STIs).
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Jan 2008
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Pubic lice (crabs)
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Queensland Health
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Pubic lice are brown or grey in colour, one to three millimetres in size and shaped like tiny crabs. They live in hair of the pubic area, body and armpits and may also live in strong hair of the face such as beards and eyelashes. Lice feed on human blood. The female lays eggs (nits) which attach to hair and clothing. The eggs hatch in six to 10 days. Lice can live up to four weeks on the human body, but die within 24 hours away from the human body on items such as clothes and bedding.
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Apr 2008
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Genital itch
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Queensland Health
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Itch around the vagina and the soft skin outside of the vagina in women is most commonly due to thrush. These are usually due to fungal infections caused by the same fungi which produce athlete's foot and ring worm, and are hardly ever caused by sexually transmitted infections.
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Apr 2008
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Genital care
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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Care and cleaning of your child's genitals. Deals with cleaning labia, and cleaning the circumcised and uncircumcised penis.
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| Date: |
Jun 2006
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Pubic lice (crabs)
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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A description of pubic lice is given, how someone gets infected is explained and information about treatment is also presented.
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Jun 1999
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Penis problems - Q & A
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| Publisher: |
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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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
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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Testicular self examination
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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Men with an increased risk of testicular cancer should regularly examine their testicles for unusual lumps or swellings. Testicular self-examination (TSE) only takes a few minutes and can help detect testicular cancer in its earlier stages.
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| Date: |
Dec 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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