Medical Must-See: Perineal pain points to rare thrombosis
The dangers of self-medicating became all too clear for one US man whose “inappropriate” sildenafil use gave rise to a rare and abnormal thrombus formation…
Tag: Men’s health
‘We did not expect these results’: Testosterone therapy linked to higher fracture risk
Testosterone treatment may increase fracture risk in middle-aged and older men with hypogonadism, according to new research that contradicts conventional wisdom. While exogenous testosterone has…
Alpha therapy a ‘viable option’ for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
Targeted alpha therapy is safe and effective for treating metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer when other anticancer agents have failed, show results from the largest trial…
The curious case of the ‘de-sexing’ of clinical language and the Attorney-General
The de-sexing of medical language has sparked debate this week, after 180 clinicians and researchers warned the NHMRC of its clinical dangers. Responding to two…
Persistent penile plaque a puzzler
Gary, a 68-year-old male, presents with a two-month history of a persistent red “rash” on his penis. There is no associated discomfort, itching or burning.…
A man with acute psychosis and a painful penis: My real-life learnings as a young doctor
The field of general practice is wide and varied, and it’s a wise doctor who accepts early that they ‘don’t know what they don’t know’. …
We need to embrace these tests to stop overtreating prostate cancer
Urology has evolved dramatically over the course of my 30-year career, with exciting advances in prostate cancer treatment. Most healthcare professionals will be familiar with…
Can’t get a vasectomy? Come on, men, it’s time to fight for your health rights!
You know, I may be a rampant feminist who’s fought for women’s health rights for most of her career, but I actually like (some!) men.…
Sperm quality affected months after COVID-19, study shows
Having even a mild SARS-CoV-2 infection could trigger a months-long drop in sperm quality, findings reveal. Spanish researchers found both lower sperm concentrations and motility…
Medical Must-See: Sudden ‘snap’ signals triple penile fracture
The old adage ‘bad things come in threes’ has rung true for one unlucky patient who had a rare penile fracture involving all three erectile…
