Despite rising life expectancy, Australian men are more reluctant to go to the doctor and are less honest when they are there than women. Make November the month you consider your health risks.
men’s health
Video: Boxer shorts versus briefs for sperm quality
Boxer shorts lead to higher quality and quantity of sperm versus briefs, Harvard School of Public Health has confirmed.
Varicocele
A varicocele is a common cause of a lump in the scrotum. It is a collection of widened veins on the outside of a testicle that can affect fertility in some men. Many varicocoelse develop during puberty.
Prostate cancer screening – what’s best?
Deciding whether or not you should get a PSA test for prostate cancer is a complex decision – a new study shows its limitations.
Male infertility
Male infertility is a major factor in 30-50 per cent of difficulties conceiving. It usually results from low numbers of, or poor quality, sperm.
Vasectomy: frequently asked questions
Ten frequently asked questions answered about having a vasectomy and what you can expect afterwards.
Frequent ejaculation lowers prostate cancer risk
Good news for high-frequency ejaculators, as study finds the more frequently a man ejaculates, the lower his risk of prostate cancer.
Gum disease linked to erectile dysfunction
Advanced gum disease (periodontitis) has been linked to an increased risk of erectile dysfunction.
8 Surprising causes of erectile dysfunction
Occasional erectile dysfunction is not uncommon, but if it's persistent, erectile dysfunction can be the sign of a more serious health issue, and so you should visit your doctor.
Contraception: male sterilisation (vasectomy)
Vasectomy is a form of permanent, surgical contraception that involves cutting and tying the 2 tubes (vas deferens) that carry sperm to the penis.
