Male Genital Diseases

Follow the links below to find information about male genital diseases.

Reviewed August 2011

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Title:   Andrology Australia: quality information on male reproductive health
Publisher:   Andrology Australia
Description:   The purpose of this website is to provide on-line access to quality and authenticated information about male reproductive health.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Newsletter
Publisher:   Andrology Australia
Description:   Andrology Australia produces a quarterly newsletter called the Healthy Male.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Peyronie's disease
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Peyronie's disease causes abnormal, fibrous lumps (plaques) to form inside the erectile tissue of the penis. This can cause an erect penis to curve or bend. Some men with Peyronie's disease develop other forms of fibrosis, or plaques, such as Dupuytren's contracture. Treatment may include medications and surgery.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Foreskin care
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Foreskin care is important for babies, boys and men. The foreskin is the sheath of skin that covers the head (glans) of the penis. Circumcision is sometimes recommended for older boys and men who have ongoing foreskin problems, such as infection, that don't respond to other forms of treatment. Circumcision usually requires epidural or general anaesthesia and about six weeks of recovery.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   DES daughters - possible problems
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Diethylstilboestrol, or DES, was prescribed in Australia as an anti-miscarriage drug between 1946 and 1971. Anyone who was exposed to DES needs special medical care because this drug can cause reproductive changes and diseases in both the mothers and their children.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Testicle injuries and conditions
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Injuries to the testicles should always be referred to a doctor. A number of non-cancerous conditions can affect the testicles, such as testicular torsion. The testicles are also prone to injury or trauma, such as ruptured blood vessels or tearing. Surgery is sometimes required. Fertility is not affected if you have one functioning testicle.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Epididymitis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The epididymis is a series of small tubes attached to the back of each testicle that collects and stores sperm. Epididymitis is an infection and associated inflammation of the epididymis. Symptoms of epididymitis can include slight fever, chills, sensitivity or a heavy feeling in the affected testicle, an enlarged testicle, discharge from the penis or pain in the abdomen or pelvis. Treatment options for epididymitis include antibiotics and bed rest.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Scrotal mass
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with a suspected scrotal mass.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Other languages
Publisher:   Andrology Australia
Description:   Male reproductive health information in other languages
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Peyronie's disease
Publisher:   Andrology Australia
Description:   Peyronie's disease is the hardening of tissue (fibrosis) in the penis.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Reproductive system
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The male and female reproductive systems are designed to create new life. Eggs (ova) are made in the female's ovaries, and sperm in the male's testicles. The ovaries and testicles (gonads) also make sex hormones. Common problems of the reproductive system include infertility, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), endometriosis, fibroids, painful periods, impotence and prostate problems.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Andrology Australia Annual reports
Publisher:   Andrology Australia
Description:   The publication provides an overview of the organisation and its goals as well as highlights of some of the major achievements of the program.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Diabetes and reproductive health
Publisher:   Andrology Australia
Description:   A fact sheet for men with diabetes describing reproductive health issues such as erectile dysfunction, testosterone deficiency, lack of libido, retrograde ejaculation and balanitis.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Problems of the testes
Publisher:   Andrology Australia
Description:   Important parts of the male reproductive system, the testes (testicles), are oval shaped glands responsible for producing sperm and most of the male hormone testosterone. Men experiencing unexplained or ongoing pain, or noticing lumps or changes in their testes are advised to see a doctor immediately.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Balanitis
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Balanitis is a health problem that only males get. The head of the penis becomes red and blotchy.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Peyronie's disease
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Peyronie's disease by professional health specialists.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Genitourinary tuberculosis (GUTB)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Genitourinary tuberculosis is a disease of the genitourinary system. This includes the entire urinary tract and reproductive system. Provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Epididymitis and Orchitis (epididymo-orchitis)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Epididymitis and Orchitis (epididymo-orchitis) written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Treatments for priapism in boys and men with sickle cell disease
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Priapism (the prolonged painful erection of the penis) is common in males with sickle cell disease (SCD). The length of time priapism lasts differs for different types and so does the medical treatment for it. Self-management approaches may be helpful. ...
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Balanitis
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Balanitis is an inflammation of the glans (head) of the penis. Balanitis is not sexually transmitted. It results from an overgrowth of organisms which are normally present on the skin of the glans.
Date:   Aug 2010

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