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Men's health
Erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction, or impotence, means not being able to get or keep an erection that is sufficient for sexual intercourse. Many men have impotence...
How to lower cholesterol
High cholesterol levels increase your risk of heart disease and stroke - here's how you can help lower the level of cholesterol in your blood.
Male-pattern baldness
Learn about male-pattern baldness and sort through some of the myths.
Penis problems
Penis problems can cause men to worry sometimes. Here is helpful information about common penis issues and how they can be treated.
Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the commonest cancer in men. Having symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean you have it, but a doctor should still investigate.
Sexually transmitted infections (STI)
Sex is part of a healthy relationship, but can carry risks. Learn about safe sex, STIs, spotting symptoms, and what to do if you get infected.
Signs of depression in men
Men don't like to admit when they are under stress or feeling depressed. Find out how to get them to open up.
Fear of finding out
The fear of finding out affects men’s health every day. This page contains video material from healthdirect's marketing campaign 'Fear of Finding Out'...
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Men's health - NT.GOV.AU
Information about men's health in the Northern Territory.
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Men's Health - InsideRadiology
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Men's health | Family Planning NSW
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Most common health concerns for the male Australian population | myVMC
Man health Australian men's health issue, men's health care, male mental health current health issue of men's health issue of men in Australia
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Erectile dysfunction | Andrology Australia
Erectile dysfunction What is erectile dysfunction? Is it just part of getting old? What are the causes? What can I do? What treatments are there? Your doctors appointment Resources Resources Fact sheet Erectile dysfunction Download PDF Information guide Erectile dysfunction Download PDF Video Erectile dysfunction and general men's health Video Erectile dysfunction: A comprehensive guide Video What are the causes of erectile dysfunction? How can it be prevented? Video What are the causes of erectile dysfunction? How is erectile dysfunction diagnosed? Video What are the treatment options for erectile dysfunction? SEE ALL RESOURCES
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Preconception health for men
There are a number of things men can do to improve their fertility. Learn more about pre-conception health to increase your chances of you and your partner falling pregnant.
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Fathers and depression
There is widespread belief that antenatal and postnatal depression (PND) are experienced only by women, but research and anecdotal evidence suggest that PND can affect fathers too.
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Men's health :: SA Health
Helping South Australian men live longer, healthier, better lives.
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2 weeks pregnant: Fertility for men - Mens health and how to improve male fertility
A healthy pregnancy takes two. Men need to prepare their bodies and ensure their sperm are healthy at the time of conception. Many lifestyle measures, including eating a healthy balanced diet, exercising and avoiding drugs and alcohol, can improve a mans health and male fertility. In many cases these measures not only increase the chances of conception they also ensure the pregnancy gets off to the healthiest start possible.
Read more on Parenthub website
1 week pregnant: Fertility for men - Health and lifestyle tips to boost fertility and sperm health
When you are one week pregnant the egg that will grow into your beautiful new baby has not yet been fertilised by your partners sperm. The start of the first trimester and first week of pregnancy coincides with the start of your menstrual bleeding. Your hormones are changing to mature your egg for fertilisation and prepare your body for pregnancy. If you have not visited your doctor for preconception care and advice, you should see a doctor this week, to ensure your body is healthy and prepared for pregnancy. Dad can also start preparing his sperm by ensuring hes eating all the right foods and avoiding substances which impair sperm production or reduce the quality of sperm produced.
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Interventions to address problems with sexual function in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Cochrane
Interventions to address problems with sexual function in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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LiveLighter - For your clients
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Low testosterone in men | Issue 6 | Volume 37 | Australian Prescriber
Male hypogonadism is a clinical syndrome of symptoms and signs confirmed by the presence of low testosterone. Serum testosterone concentrations decline with...
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Department of Health | Third National Hepatitis C Strategy 20102013
This strategy builds on two previous strategies which guided Australias response to hepatitis C between 1999 and 2008. It is also one of a suite of five strategies aiming to reduce the transmission of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses (BBVs), and the morbidity, mortality and personal and social impacts they cause.
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Department of Health | Second National Sexually Transmissible Infections Strategy 20102013
This strategy builds on the first national Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs) Strategy. It is also one of a suite of five strategies aiming to reduce the transmission of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses (BBVs), and the morbidity, mortality and personal and social impacts they cause.
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Department of Health | Smoking cessation guidelines for Australian general practice: desktop guidelines and patient education materials
Flipchart providing information to assist smokers to quit.
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Department of Health | Stigma and discrimination
Stigma against people who have experienced a mental illness is deeply entrenched in our culture. This report presents the nature of the problems associated with stigma and through its recommendations suggests positive strategies to genuinely impact on stigma in our society.
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Department of Health | Sixth National HIV Strategy 20102013
This strategy builds on five previous strategies which guided Australias response to HIV and AIDS between 1989 and 2009. It is also one of a suite of five strategies aiming to reduce the transmission of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses (BBVs), and the morbidity, mortality and personal and social impacts they cause.
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Department of Health | Smoking cessation guidelines for Australian general practice
Information that general practitioners and other practice staff can apply to identify smokers and assist them to quit.
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Department of Health | Primary Health Care Review
A review of the Australian Government's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Program comprising a set of seven reports.
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