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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Circumcision
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Links to information on circumcision.
Diet and Overweight
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Links to information about the influence of diet on overweight.
Eating Well for Adults
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Links to information about good nutrition for adults.
Eating Well for Older People
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Links to information about good nutrition and the special dietary requirements of older people.
Employment
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Links to information on health issues associated with employment, including unemployment and workplace safety.
Family Life
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Links to information about family life, including adoption, family nutrition, family breakdown, parenting and child health issues.
Family Planning and Fertility
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Links to information on family planning, contraception, and fertility.
Male Genital Diseases
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Links to information about male genital diseases.
Mental Health of Men
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Links to information and research on the mental health of men.
Prostate Diseases
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Links to information about the prostate and diseases which can affect the prostate.
Sexual Health for Men
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Links to information about men´s sexual health.
29 Resources Found
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Men
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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| 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 |
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Men's Health Peer Education
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| Publisher: |
Department of Veterans' Affairs
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| 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: |
Newsletter
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| Publisher: |
Andrology Australia
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| Description: |
Andrology Australia produces a quarterly newsletter called the Healthy Male. |
| Date: |
Sep 2011 |
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Peyronie's disease
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
The Government has developed a new National Male Health Policy, the first for Australia. |
| Date: |
Aug 2011 |
| Title: |
Testicle injuries and conditions
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
Andrology Australia
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| Description: |
Male reproductive health information in other languages |
| Date: |
May 2011 |
| Title: |
Testicular self examination
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
HealthInsite Editorial Team
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
Andrology Australia
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| 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: |
Testicular self-examination
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| Publisher: |
Andrology Australia
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
Andrology Australia
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| Description: |
Links to various support groups, particularly groups focusing on men's health issues. |
| Date: |
Apr 2009 |