Male genital cancers
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Testicular conditions
A number of conditions can affect the testicles (the male sex glands where sperm are made.)
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Undescended testicles - Better Health Channel
Undescended testicles means that one or both testicles are missing from the scrotum.
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Balanitis :: SA Health
Balanitis is an inflammation of the glans (head) of the penis.
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Testicle injuries and conditions - Better Health Channel
If you injure your testicles, always seek urgent medical advice.
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Parenting and Child Health - Health Topics - Testes (testicles) - babies and children
The testes (or balls)are formed in the abdomen (belly) while the baby is in the womb and they normally descend (move down) into the scrotum towards the end of pregnancy
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Testicular Cancer - Information, Treatment & Support - CanTeen
Testicular cancer is condition that affects the male organs responsible for sperm production. Learn more about causes, diagnosis and treatments with CanTeen.
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Prostate Cancer - Information, Treatment & Support - CanTeen
Prostate cancer is condition that affects the male organs responsible for semen production. Learn more about causes, diagnosis and treatments with CanTeen.
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Human papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV is a common virus that affects both females and males. It is highly contagious and can cause a variety of cancers and genital warts.
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Male infertility - myDr.com.au
Male infertility is a major factor in 30 to 50 per cent of couples having trouble conceiving. Male infertility usually results from low numbers of sperm or poor quality sperm.
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Early Detection of Testicular Cancer | myVMC
Early detection of testicular cancer, male self test check up of urogenital system for detecting testicular cancer
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Prostate Cancer (Suspected and Staging)
This pathway provides guidance on the staging of adult male patients with biopsy-confirmed prostate cancer, prior to definitive treatment.
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Updating the management of sexually transmitted infections | Issue 6 | Volume 38 | Australian Prescriber
The control of sexually transmitted infections relies on case-finding and treatment of sexual contacts to prevent further transmission. Screening for...
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Sexual difficulties in the menopause - Australasian Menopause Society
Sexual difficulties can be life-long or recently acquired, but they are a common presentation at the menopause.
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