Men's health
The male body has its own life story and its needs change throughout that journey. We are here to guide you to make the right choices at the right times for a long and happy life.
See our Men's Life Stages for more information on being proactive with your wellbeing, or read through all of our Men's Health articles.
For more information on Men's Health, you can download our brochure here.
Reassurance around testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is relatively uncommon and little understood. But it doesn’t get a lot of press. That leaves many men uninformed, vulnerable to late diagnosis and unduly concerned about the condition.
Mr David Hendry, Consultant Urologist at Nuffield Health Glasgow hospital, busts the myths and gives you the facts.
Comment: Should men get a PSA test?
After years of debate, the jury’s still out on whether the prostate specific-antigen (PSA) test does more harm than good for men. Dr Davina Deniszczyc, Medical Executive Director of Nuffield Health, looks at the pros and cons.
The truth about a prostate cancer diagnosis
It’s never easy to tell someone they've got cancer, but for Consultant Urologists like Mr John Donohue, the burden might be lightened if men knew more about what to expect. As we explore in this article, in most cases, there’s plenty of time to decide what your next steps will look like.
The prostate exam | What to expect and why you should get checked
Too embarrassed to get your prostate checked? Unsure of what to expect from a rectal examination? Mr Gareth Brown, Consultant Urological Surgeon at Nuffield Health Cardiff & Vale Hospital, explains why it's well worth a few awkward moments.
7 signs your man is hiding a health problem
Men may not like to talk about their health issues, but seldom can they hide the signs that something is wrong. Here are seven signals he’s holding something back.
6 reasons men should get active
Need motivation to get off the couch? Nuffield Health’s Head of Fitness, Chris Foster, gives six no nonsense reasons why you should get active, now.
Symptoms
Whatever your symptoms you should see your GP for a proper diagnosis. Some common symptoms:
Conditions
Some common conditions and diseases that could match your symptoms:
- Prostate problems
- Raised PSA
- Prostate cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Hydrocele
- Impotence (or erectile dysfunction)
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's Disease
- Herpes
Tests and scans
We offer a range of tests and scans to help understand your needs. Some key tests and scans include:
- Blood test
- Prostate Cancer Screening Services
- Testicular ultrasound
- Family history screening
- Fine needle biopsy
- Penile lesions (biopsy of)
Treatments
Getting treated as soon as possible can be easy. Some key treatments and procedures include:
- Prostate surgery
- Cryotherapy
- Epididymal surgery
- Orchidectomy
- Vasectomy or male sterilisation
- Circumcision
- Gynaecomastia surgery (male breast reduction)
- Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP)
- Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
- Penile prosthetic surgery
- Prostate resection (TURP)
- Radical prostatectomy
- Vasectomy reversal
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