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Healthy Male

From anxiety to fertility, exercise to erections Healthy Male shares evidence-based, easy-to-understand content for everyone, created with the expertise and experience of Australia’s best clinicians, researchers and educators.

Vision and mission

Healthy Male are working towards generations of healthy Australian men.

They are a trusted source of information and facilitator of action on men’s health. They collaborate with the various communities, health professionals, researchers, peak bodies, partner agencies and government to achieve their vision.

How Healthy Male can help

Healthy Male develop the capabilities of the health systems and health practitioners who care for men and boys, with a range of education and training programs, best practice guidelines and resources. Whether you’re reading a story, scrolling through our social media or watching a webinar — the content shared is informative, inclusive and ultimately working towards generations of healthy Australian men.

Their aim is to make the information provided available to everybody, regardless of gender, age, education, sexual orientation, religion or ethnicity. To do this, they collaborate with Australia’s leading researchers, specialists, clinicians and educators to develop information that fills the gaps in men’s health.

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The complex social influences on men’s health

Challenging simplistic stereotypes about men's health. Explore the complexities and nuances of men's well-being for a more inclusive.

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Can men get breast cancer? | Healthy Male

It’s predicted that in 2020, 167 Australian men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 33 men will die from it.

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Donor conception: What are people’s rights? | Healthy Male

The term' donor conception' refers to the process used when a baby is made using donated sperm, eggs, or embryos. Donors are also used for many surrogacy births. While this process opens the door to parenthood for those who are unable to conceive without help, there are legal issues that everyone involved must be aware of.

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What you need to know about gynecomastia or ‘man boobs'

Gynecomastia, or "man boobs" is when male breast tissue grows larger than usual. It generally feels like a rubbery, firm mass under and around the nipple.

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Exercising your way to recovery from prostate cancer treatment | Healthy Male

Regular exercise is an essential ingredient for good health; it helps our immune systems, cardiovascular systems and joints. It can help to prevent chronic disease and has well-known benefits for our mental health.

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Survivor tips - steering your way through cancer

Diagnosis and treatment can be extremely traumatic. Regular GP consultations can offer patients a familiar and constant person with whom to discuss concerns (e.g. about treatment, cancer recurrence, and the effects of testis removal on sexual relationships and fertility).

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What COVID-19 really means for men's health | Healthy Male

As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases soars past 3 million globally, and our understanding of its health impact evolves, gaps in our knowledge are rapidly filled by myths.

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Health professionals urged to be alert for potential monkeypox cases | Healthy Male

Here’s what health professionals need to know about monkeypox symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Your guide to foreskin pain and problems | Healthy Male

Every day of your life, you’re going to feel some kind of pain. A bruised knee here, a splinter there; it’s usually nothing to worry about. But when there’s pain in or around your foreskin, you should never leave it unchecked.

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Erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular disease

Erectile dysfunction — difficulty getting or maintaining an erection — could indicate cardiovascular disease or heart disease.

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