Men’s health

Our experts offer advice and tips on topics associated with men's health – covering a range of subjects including lifestyle, exercise and common health conditions.

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Groin pain

Groin pain refers to pain in your lower abdomen where your legs meet your pelvis.

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What is a hernia? Symptoms and treatment explained

A hernia happens when an organ, tissue or fat pushes through the muscle or connective tissue (the fascia) that surrounds it.

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Gout: how to prevent, manage and treat it

Gout is a type of arthritis that predominantly affects the big toes, though it can also affect other joints.

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Sandy Gujral, Consultant Urologist Surgeon

Talking about prostate surgery

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Heart disease: everything you need to know

According to the British Heart Foundation, heart and circulatory diseases cause more than a quarter of all deaths in the UK.

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Prostate cancer: from symptoms to robotic-assisted prostate surgery

Around one in eight men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, making it currently the most common cancer diagnosis in the UK.

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Hernia surgery: when you need it, how it has changed and what to expect

Over 120,000 hernia operations are performed every year in the UK, making it the most common surgery nationwide.

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Seven tips for dealing with an enlarged prostate

An enlarged prostate isn’t usually serious, but it can be uncomfortable to live with.

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Five reasons you may be sweating a lot

Sweating is your body’s way of cooling down. You may sweat after exercise or when the weather is warm.

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Male hair loss: seven things you should know

Hair loss is something most men would prefer to avoid, but if it’s happening to you, you’re far from alone.

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Managing obstructive sleep apnoea

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition that affects your breathing while you sleep.

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Five great ways to work out from home

Exercise is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle but working out at the gym isn’t for everyone.

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Erectile dysfunction: six common causes of impotence

Impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction, is when a man can’t get or maintain an erect penis.

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Should I be concerned about an enlarged prostate?

Almost all men will develop an enlarged prostate as they get older.

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Breast cancer in men

Breast cancer is often thought of as a cancer exclusive to women, with over 55,000 cases diagnosed in women in the UK every year.

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Seven ways to look after your mental health

Your mental health can have a huge impact on your overall wellbeing.

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10 foods to help boost your health

There’s an old saying, ‘you are what you eat’, and as a rule of thumb, if you want to enjoy good health, you should try to eat healthy food.

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Gallstones symptoms and causes explained

Gallstones are a fairly common condition that affects an estimated one in 10 adults in the UK.

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How stress affects your health and wellbeing

Stress is something most people face at some time in their lives.

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Inguinal hernia FAQs

Every year around 20 million people worldwide undergo surgery to repair an inguinal hernia, revealing just how common inguinal hernias are.

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What is involved in a HoLEP procedure used to treat an enlarged prostate?

Mr Chakravarti talks us through the HoLEP treatment which treats bladder flow obstruction caused by an enlarged prostate.

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What to expect after a vasectomy

Around 11,000 vasectomies are performed in the UK every year. A vasectomy refers to surgical sterilisation for men.

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What to expect when recovering from adult circumcision surgery

Adult circumcision refers to surgical removal of the foreskin, that is, the roll of skin covering the head (glans) of the penis

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What you need to know about prostate surgery for an enlarged prostate

An enlarged prostate is a very common condition in men aged over 50.

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Blood in urine: should I be worried?

It can be worrying if you notice blood in your urine but more often than not, it isn’t a result of a serious condition.

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