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Healthy Male

From anxiety to fertility, exercise to erections Healthy Male shares evidence-based, easy-to-understand content for everyone, created with the expertise and experience of Australia’s best clinicians, researchers and educators.

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Healthy Male are working towards generations of healthy Australian men.

They are a trusted source of information and facilitator of action on men’s health. They collaborate with the various communities, health professionals, researchers, peak bodies, partner agencies and government to achieve their vision.

How Healthy Male can help

Healthy Male develop the capabilities of the health systems and health practitioners who care for men and boys, with a range of education and training programs, best practice guidelines and resources. Whether you’re reading a story, scrolling through our social media or watching a webinar — the content shared is informative, inclusive and ultimately working towards generations of healthy Australian men.

Their aim is to make the information provided available to everybody, regardless of gender, age, education, sexual orientation, religion or ethnicity. To do this, they collaborate with Australia’s leading researchers, specialists, clinicians and educators to develop information that fills the gaps in men’s health.

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Ejaculatory disorders clinical summary guide | Healthy Male

Learn how to investigate, diagnose and manage ejaculatory disorders in males.

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Why you shouldn't wait to see if a health issue gets worse | Healthy Male

Whether it’s an ache that just won’t budge or you’re out of breath a bit more than usual — it’s common for men to monitor a health concern and wait to see if it gets better.

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Can men get thrush? | Healthy Male

A doctor explains the symptoms of thrush in men and how to treat male thrush.

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Child and adolescent male genital examination clinical summary guide | Healthy Male

Learn how to identify conditions such as testicular cancer, Klinefelter syndome, and penile and hormonal abnormalities in children.

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Survivor tips - steering your way through cancer

Diagnosis and treatment can be extremely traumatic. Regular GP consultations can offer patients a familiar and constant person with whom to discuss concerns (e.g. about treatment, cancer recurrence, and the effects of testis removal on sexual relationships and fertility).

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What to expect during a male genital examination | Healthy Male

A physical examination of your genital region — which includes your penis, scrotum, testes (testicles), anus and prostate — is vital for the detection of health conditions such as testicular cancer, Klinefelter syndrome, and penile and hormonal abnormalities. Here's what happens during a male genital examination.

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Androgen deficiency clinical summary guide | Healthy Male

Learn how to investigate, diagnose and management androgen deficiency in males.

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Lichen sclerosus: Symptoms, causes & treatment | Healthy Male

Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatments for lichen sclerosus or balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO), a common skin disorder.

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Pearly penile papules: Symptoms, causes & treatment

Pearly penile papules are white spots that appear on the penis. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options.

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Fordyce spots: Symptoms, causes & treatment | Healthy Male

Fordyce spots are small, pale spots found on your penis and scrotum. They're normal and caused by natural oil glands. Here's how to identify them.

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