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…
Tag: Men’s health
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…
‘Patients freak out’: Leading andrologist says male infertility still misunderstood
Until recently, the male infertility factor as a contributor to IVF was limited to a yes or no tick-box on a couple’s clinical record. That…
Prostate cancer treatment ‘does not alter’ 15-year survival: major study
Men with localised prostate cancer have high long-term survival rates regardless of whether they choose a ‘watch and wait’ approach or radical treatment, a landmark…
Is testosterone therapy a treatment option for men with ADHD?
Testosterone skin gel could be a safe and effective treatment for men with ADHD, with Norwegian doctors reporting a marked improvement in symptoms in a…
Temporary vasectomy for men in Australian trial
Melbourne doctors are carrying out a world-first temporary vasectomy trial using hydrogel implants to block sperm from getting into the semen. The 25 men taking…
Prostate cancer risk after TURP ‘low’ for men with PSA levels <10ng/mL
A large database study identifies the cut-point warranting increased surveillance.
Suicide rates reveal the silent suffering of Australia’s ageing men
Men aged 85 and older have the highest suicide rates in Australia, but the tragedy has gone relatively unnoticed. This group is growing older, feeling…
Do women really live longer than men?
Study explores the female longevity belief, finding men have a high probability of outliving women.
New depression tool may help pick up hidden suicidality in men
The scale focuses on externalising and other ‘male-typical’ symptoms and can be used alongside traditional tools.
