Adult Health
Men’s Health
Some links on this page have been colour coded to make it easier to find the information you need:
Local support - self referral
PHARMACIST SUPPORT
As the NHS suggests
You can get advice and support with a new medication from a pharmacist for urinary incontinence or retention.
New Medicine Service (NMS) – NHS
NATIONAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL
SUPPORT FOR MALE CANCERS
From Prostate Cancer UK
Contact our Specialist Nurses Prostate Cancer UK’s Specialist Nurses | Prostate Cancer UK
From Orchid
Covers penile, testicular and prostate cancer.
“We offer a comprehensive, free of charge, information service staffed by specialist Male Cancer Information Nurses.”
Orchid National Male Cancer Helpline Orchid Fighting Male Cancer – Contact Us
FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS
OVERVIEW
From the NHS, Patient info and NICE
Men’s Health: some common health questions
From BAUS (The British Association of Urological Surgeons)
- I think I might have…. “I think I might have…” | The British Association of Urological Surgeons Limited
- Information on common procedures: I’m told I need…… “I’m told I need…” | The British Association of Urological Surgeons Limited
URINE INFECTION
From the NHS
Smelly urine- on its own is not usually a cause for concern, things you can do to help Smelly urine – NHS
From the NHS, Patient info and NICE
Urinary tract infections
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) – NHS
- Urine Infection In Men | Health | Patient
- Urinary tract infection (lower) – men | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
From Patient Info
See under Men’s Health for section on urinary infection Men’s Health | Patient
PROSTATE SYMPTOMS
From the NHS
- Prostate symptoms: a summary Prostate problems – NHS
- Prostate enlargement Benign prostate enlargement – NHS
- Prostate inflammation Prostatitis – NHS
From Patient Info
- Prostate gland enlargement Prostate Gland Enlargement | Causes and Treatment | Patient
- See under Men’s Health for Section on prostate and urethra problems Men’s Health | Patient
From BAUS (The British Association of Urological Surgeons)
I think I might have prostate symptoms Prostate symptoms (bladder outlet obstruction) | The British Association of Urological Surgeons Limited
From NICE
- Acute Prostatitis Prostatitis – acute | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
- Chronic Prostatitis Prostatitis – chronic | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
Prostate cancer
From the NHS, Patient info and NICE
- Prostate cancer – NHS
- Prostate Cancer | Symptoms, Signs and Treatment | Patient Leaflet | Patient
- Prostate cancer | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
A raised PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood test for prostate cancer
What does the PSA result mean
The PSA (prostate specific antigen) test for prostate cancer is explained in detail under
From BAUS (The British Association of Urological Surgeons)
I have a raised PSA Raised PSA | The British Association of Urological Surgeons Limited
Screening
A common question which is asked, particularly as men get older, is whether they should have a prostate cancer blood test, even when they have no symptoms. The pros and cons of having a blood test for prostate cancer are covered under
URINARY INCONTINENCE
From BAUS (The British Association of Urological Surgeons)
I think I might have Urinary incontinence Incontinence of urine | The British Association of Urological Surgeons Limited
From the NHS
- Urinary incontinence Urinary incontinence – NHS
- Non-surgical treatment Urinary incontinence – Non-surgical treatment – NHS
- Incontinence products Products to help with urinary incontinence – NHS
- 10 ways to stop leaks how to help a weak bladder – NHS
From Patient info
The urinary incontinence is a good overview article
- Urinary incontinence Urinary Incontinence | Patient
- Stress incontinence Stress Incontinence | Symptoms and Treatment | Patient
- Urge incontinence What is urge incontinence? | Patient
From NICE
Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) LUTS in men | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
Prostatic specific antigen (PSA)
What does the PSA result mean
The PSA (prostate specific antigen) test for prostate cancer is explained under
From BAUS (The British Association of Urological Surgeons)
I have a raised PSA Raised PSA | The British Association of Urological Surgeons Limited
Screening
A common question which is asked, particularly as men get older, is whether they should have a prostate cancer blood test, even when they have no symptoms. The pros and cons of having a blood test for prostate cancer are covered under
BLOOD IN URINE
From the NHS and Patient info
Blood in Urine
From BAUS (The British Association of Urological Surgeons)
I think I might have…Blood in the urine (haematuria) Blood in the urine (haematuria) | The British Association of Urological Surgeons Limited
Blood in Sperm
From BAUS (The British Association of Urological Surgeons)
I think I might have…Blood in the semen (haematospermia) Blood in the semen (haematospermia) | The British Association of Urological Surgeons Limited
From NICE
Haematospermia
OVERVIEW
From the NHS
Some common men’s sexual health problems can be found under
Men’s Health Men’s health – NHS
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION, EJACULATION PROBLEMS AND LOSS OF LIBIDO
From the NHS
- Why can I not get and keep an erection? Why can I not get and keep an erection? – NHS
- Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction (impotence) – NHS
- Ejaculation problems Ejaculation problems – NHS
- Loss of libido Loss of libido (reduced sex drive) – NHS
- Painful erection Priapism (painful erections) – NHS
From Patient Info
- Erectile dysfunction Erectile Dysfunction (ED) | Impotence | Causes, Treatment & Medication | Patient
- See under Men’s Health for Section on Men’s sexual health Men’s Health | Patient
From BAUS (The British Association of Urological Surgeons)
- I think I might have erectile dysfunction Erectile dysfunction (impotence) | The British Association of Urological Surgeons Limited
- I think I might have premature ejaculation Premature ejaculation | The British Association of Urological Surgeons Limited
From NICE
Management of erectile dysfunction Scenario: Management | Management | Erectile dysfunction | CKS | NICE
Also see under next question on penile problems as they can be a cause of erectile dysfunction sometimes.
Tight foreskin
From the NHS and Patient info
Tight Foreskin (phimosis and paraphimosis)
From BAUS (The British Association of Urological Surgeons)
I think I might have… Tight foreskin (phimosis) Tight foreskin (phimosis) | The British Association of Urological Surgeons Limited
Itchy penis and penis pain
From Patient Info
- Itchy Penis and Penis Pain Penis Problems (Itchy Penis and Penis Pain) | Patient
- See information on Penis Problems (Itchy Penis and Penis Pain) Men’s Health | Patient
From the NHS and Patient info
Cause of painful erections
- Is it normal to have a curved penis? Is it normal to have a curved penis? – NHS
- Peyronie’s Disease Peyronie’s Disease (Bent Penis) | Causes, Symptoms & Treatment | Patient
SCROTAL LUMPS, SWELLING AND PAIN
From the NHS
Includes when you should attend A&E with testicular pain
- Testicle pain Testicle pain – NHS
- Testicular lumps and swellings Testicle lumps and swellings – NHS
From BAUS (The British Association of Urological Surgeons)
- I think I might have…Testicular lump Testicular lump | The British Association of Urological Surgeons Limited
- I think I might have…a testicle missing Testicle missing | The British Association of Urological Surgeons Limited
From Patient Info
See Information on Scrotal Lumps, Pain and Swelling Men’s Health | Patient
From NICE
Scrotal pain and swelling Scrotal pain and swelling | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
Testicular cancer
Though “Cancer of the testicle is one of the less common cancers” overall, it is still “the most common cancer in men aged 15-44 years. There are about 2,000 new cases in the UK each year.”, so it is worth knowing the signs. (NHS choices and Patient info)
From the NHS and Patient info
Testicular cancer
Varicocele
From Patient info and NICE
Varicocele
SUBFERTILITY
From the NHS
- Low sperm count Low sperm count – NHS
- How can I improve my chances of becoming a dad How can I improve my chances of becoming a dad – NHS – NHS
From Patient info
Includes causes of infertility in men
Infertility Infertility | Ovulation and Sperm Problems | Patient
From BAUS (The British Association of Urological Surgeons)
I think I might have…Fertility problems Fertility problems | The British Association of Urological Surgeons Limited
Investigations
There is further information on male subfertility tests, including what the results mean under
Sexual health
Information and advice about sexual health, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be found under.
Broad support for men's health
Men’s physical health can on occasions be impacted by mental health and the social side of life. There is good local and national support in these areas and a summary with relevant links can be found under
Videos and podcasts
On the videos and podcasts page there are links to some relevant videos and podcasts covering the topic of men’s health.
- Videos And Podcasts – see section “health conditions.”
