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.
Sex drive taken a dive? Tips for him and her
There are many reasons why you might be experiencing intimacy issues, not all of them are things you can control on your own. Here's six things that could be getting in the way of your sex life.
5 health issues all men should pay attention to
Men have a poor reputation looking after their own health. Here are five key health issues and the symptoms men can’t afford to ignore.
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.
3 ways men can look after their health
Men are then more likely to adopt a critical repair approach rather than a maintenance approach to health help seeking. It’s like running your car into the ground then going to the garage, rather than having regular services. Brendan Street discusses why men don’t take care of themselves as much as women, and what we can do about it.
The snip, the big V – is vasectomy for me?
Getting a vasectomy is one of life’s big decisions, so here’s some advice to help you ensure you’re doing it for the right reasons.
Should I worry about testicular cancer?
Testicular cancer is relatively uncommon and little understood. Mr David Hendry, Consultant Urologist at Nuffield Health Glasgow hospital, busts the myths and gives you the facts.
Whatever your symptoms you should see your GP for a proper diagnosis. Some common symptoms:
- Testicular lumps and pain
- Management of prostate and urological pain
- Urinary tract symptoms
- Blood in urine (Haematuria)
- Foreskin problems
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
We offer a range of tests and scans to help understand your needs. Some key tests and scans include:
- Blood test
- Prostate screening
- Testicular ultrasound
- Family history screening
- Fine needle biopsy
- Penile lesions (biopsy of)
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