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.
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.
How poor sleep could be ruining your health
Getting a good night's sleep isn't just about having energy for the day ahead, it has real effects on your health. Physiologist Jade Wells explains.
Practical tips for a good night's sleep
Sleeping well is essential for your health and wellbeing, but many of us struggle to get quality sleep. Physiologist Jade Wells provides her tips for having a good night of restorative sleep.
How Tony built a better life with the Healthy Weight Programme
As a construction site manager, Tony is used to big projects - but his weight was something he just couldn’t bring under control. Until the Healthy Weight Programme gave him the health and happiness he was looking for.
Moroccan chicken and sweet potato tagine
A tasty alternative to Moroccan Lamb Tagine, using gluten free quinoa instead of couscous, with a nutritional focus on keeping a healthy back.
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 (male breast reduction)
- Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP)
- Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
- Penile prosthetic surgery
- Prostate resection (TURP)
- Radical prostatectomy
- Vasectomy reversal