MEN’s Health
Men’s Health is the physical, mental and social well-being of men. It includes issues that are unique to men or that affect men differently than women.
ISSUes related to men’s health include:
Prostate and Testis Cancer Screening, Evaluation, and Management
Benign Prostate Enlargement
Erectile Dysfunction
Penile Curvature (also called Peyronie’s Disease) and Other Penile Disorders
Ejaculatory Dysfunction (including premature, delayed or painful ejaculation)
Low Testosterone (also called Hypogonadism) and Related Symptoms or Health Outcomes
Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome in Males
Scrotal/Testicular pain
Male Factor Infertility
Vasectomy and Vasectomy Reversal
Urinary Issues
HOW to Improve men’s health:
Seek preventive care by following regularly with a primary care provider and a urologist, as well as other indicated specialists
Regular exercise
Healthy diet
Moderate alcohol consumption
Avoiding smoking and tobacco use
Stress reduction
Managing chronic diseases that can affect men’s health
Raising awareness and being vocal about self-care to decrease the stigma of men seeking medical care and promote the benefits of self-care and being knowledgeable about one’s health.