Giving men with prostate cancer choices
More than 16,000 men each year are diagnosed with prostate cancer and last year more than 3,000 men died of
High testosterone linked to heart problems
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Post-natal depression affects dads too
Post-natal depression in women gets attention from health professionals and the research community. How pregnancy and the time after birth
Prostate cancer: support and self care
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Can flavonoids improve sexual health in men?
Natural chemicals found in many plant foods such as citrus fruits, berries, tea and dark chocolate might help men maintain
Testicular cancer
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Prostate cancer tests
There is no single, simple test to detect prostate cancer. Two commonly used tests are the PSA (prostate specific antigen)
Hydrocoeles
Hydrocoeles are fluid-filled bags occurring on one or both sides inside the scrotum. They feel like a balloon filled with
Video: Men’s health – know your risks
Life expectancy for Australian men has risen from 75 years in 1995 to 80.4 years in 2016 (Australian Bureau of Statistics).
Prostate enlargement
Enlargement of the prostate gland – a small, walnut-sized organ located under the bladder and near the rectum, or back