Some links on this page have been colour coded to make it easier to find the information you need:
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
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
From the NHS, Patient info and NICE
Men’s Health: some common health questions
From BAUS (The British Association of Urological Surgeons)
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
From Patient Info
See under Men’s Health for section on urinary infection Men’s Health | Patient
From the NHS
From Patient Info
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
From the NHS, Patient info and NICE
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
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
From Patient info
The urinary incontinence is a good overview article
From NICE
Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) LUTS in men | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
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
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
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
From the NHS
Some common men’s sexual health problems can be found under
Men’s Health Men’s health – NHS
From the NHS
From Patient Info
From BAUS (The British Association of Urological Surgeons)
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.
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
From Patient Info
From the NHS and Patient info
Cause of painful erections
From the NHS
Includes when you should attend A&E with testicular pain
From BAUS (The British Association of Urological Surgeons)
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
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
From Patient info and NICE
Varicocele
From the 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
There is further information on male subfertility tests, including what the results mean under
Information and advice about sexual health, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be found under.
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
On the videos and podcasts page there are links to some relevant videos and podcasts covering the topic of men’s health.