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.
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.
Heart disease in men: 5 lifestyle changes to lower your risk
Heart disease is the UK’s biggest killer. Thankfully, a lot of the risk-factors that contribute to it and cause it are preventable.
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.
Snoring isn't normal, it's a symptom
Physiologist Jade Wells explains why you should pay close attention to your night time noises.
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.
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.
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 lesion biopsy
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