Health topic
Men's health
Many men put off seeking help for health worries, but most men's health problems are easier to treat when caught early. These guides cover prostate and testicular health, erectile dysfunction and other common concerns — and when to see a GP.
Conditions
- Enlarged prostate
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — urinary symptoms in men, when to see a GP, and NHS treatments including medicines and surgery.
- Erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is common and usually treatable — and can flag heart health issues. What works, and when to see a GP. Reviewed by UK doctors.
- Hair loss
Hair loss has many causes — from pattern baldness to thyroid problems. Learn what helps, what the NHS offers, and when to see a GP. Reviewed by UK doctors.
- Low testosterone
Low testosterone (male hypogonadism) — symptoms, causes, blood test diagnosis, NHS treatment options, and when low T is normal with ageing.
- Premature ejaculation
Premature ejaculation (PE) — causes, lifelong vs acquired, NHS treatments including behavioural techniques, creams, and medicines, and when to see a GP.
- Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer — symptoms, PSA testing, diagnosis, staging, and NHS treatment options explained in plain English.
- Testicular cancer
Testicular cancer — lump in testicle, self-check, diagnosis, and highly treatable NHS treatment including surgery and chemotherapy.
Symptoms
- Frequent urination
Frequent urination is commonly caused by urine infections, diabetes, an overactive bladder or an enlarged prostate — persistent symptoms need a GP review.
- Testicular lump
A testicular lump usually is not cancer, but any new lump needs same-day GP assessment, since testicular cancer is highly treatable when caught early.
Treatments and medicines
- Hair loss treatments
Minoxidil and finasteride are the main hair loss treatments, slowing pattern baldness and prompting regrowth, though benefits reverse if you stop.
- Sildenafil and tadalafil
PDE5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction — Viagra (sildenafil) and Cialis (tadalafil): how they work, dosing, NHS access, side effects, and safety with heart medicines.
- Testosterone replacement therapy
NHS testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) — gels, patches, and injections for hypogonadism: who qualifies, monitoring, side effects, and fertility warnings.
Tests and screening
- PSA test
A PSA test is a blood test that can indicate prostate problems including cancer, though levels can also be raised for benign, non-cancerous reasons.