Men's Health

Follow the links below to find information on men's health issues such as diet and overweight, prostate cancer, sexual health and mental health.

Reviewed September 2011

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Male Genital Diseases

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Mental Health of Men

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Prostate Diseases

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Sexual Health for Men

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Title:   Men
Publisher:   Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Description:   These web pages provide information and resources about the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Birth defects - urinary system
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Common birth defects of the urinary system include hypospadias (urethral opening on the underside of the penis), obstructive defects of the renal pelvis (blocked ureters) and renal agenesis (missing kidney or kidneys).
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Men's Health Peer Education
Publisher:   Department of Veterans' Affairs
Description:   Men have unique needs both in terms of specific health issues and the way they access health services and information. The Department of Veterans' Affairs aims to raise awareness, encourage early intervention and prevention.
Date:   Dec 2011
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:   National male health policy
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Government has developed a new National Male Health Policy, the first for Australia.
Date:   Aug 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:   Testes
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   The testes (or balls) are the part of the male body where sperm are made. They hang in a pouch (or bag) outside the body, called the scrotum.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   The health of Australia's males
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   Drawing on a wide range of data sources, this report provides a snapshot of the health of Australia's males.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Media release. DIY male health toolboxes for Men's Sheds
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Australian Government is funding DIY Male Health Toolboxes to be sent to men's sheds around the country. The announcement by the Minister for Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon, was made as he launched Men's Health Week with Australian Men's Shed Association Patron Tim Mathieson in Canberra.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Other languages
Publisher:   Andrology Australia
Description:   Male reproductive health information in other languages
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Testicular self examination
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Testicular self-examination (TSE) only takes a few minutes and can help detect testicular cancer in its earlier stages. Symptoms of testicular cancer include a painless testicular lump, a sensation of heaviness in the scrotum, and a persistent ache in the lower abdomen or affected testicle. Most lumps are not testicular cancer but should be reported to a doctor.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   $10,000 grants available for Men's Sheds
Publisher:   HealthInsite Editorial Team
Description:   Mens Sheds and community-based organisations across the country can again apply for up to $10,000 each through the second round of the Australian Governments Shed Development Program
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:   Most common health concerns for the male Australian population
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the most common health issues for Australian males. Includes cardiovascular disease, stroke and cancer.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Testicular self-examination
Publisher:   Andrology Australia
Description:   Testicular cancer has a very good cure rate if found and treated early. Monthly self-examinations of the testes to check for lumps or swellings are recommended for young men, particularly those in the at risk category.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Premature ejaculation - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Premature ejaculation, when a man ejaculates (comes) too quickly, can cause problems with sexual relationships, but can be treated with behavioural therapy or medicines.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Men's health
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Australian men are more likely to have serious health problems than Australian women. The poor health status of men may be caused by men's attitude to their masculinity and how they express it. Social factors, like unemployment and their ignorance of male health issues, also play a part.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Support groups
Publisher:   Andrology Australia
Description:   Links to various support groups, particularly groups focusing on men's health issues.
Date:   Apr 2009

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