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.