Testosterone

Your testosterone levels can vary depending on your sex, age and health. Learn more about low testosterone, possible causes and symptoms.

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Testosterone blood test

A testosterone blood test can show us how much of the sex hormone testosterone is in your body. Males usually have more testosterone than females.

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Blood tests A-Z

From the fasting blood glucose test to the prostate (PSA) test, there are many kinds of blood tests. Browse the index and learn how to prepare for your test.

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Klinefelter (XXY) syndrome

Klinefelter (XXY) syndrome symptoms includes small genitals and infertility. Around 1 in 500 males have Klinefelter syndrome, but most are unaware.

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Endocrine glands and their hormones

Find out more about the endocrine glands and hormones in your body, such as the pituitary gland, thyroid gland and adrenal glands.

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Anabolic steroids

Anabolic steroids may boost performance and body image, but are illegal in Australia unless prescribed by a doctor, as they may cause harm if misused.

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Loss of male libido

Your libido (sex drive) can rise and fall over time. Read about how relationships, health, work, stress and other pressures can affect your libido.

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Oxytocin

Oxytocin is a hormone that plays an important role in both the female and male reproductive system.

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Hormonal system

The endocrine (hormonal) system influences your metabolism, growth and other functions. Learn more about what it is and related conditions.

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Puberty for boys

The male body changes during puberty. Find out about the physical and emotional changes you may experience as you go through puberty and adolescence.

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Testicular cancer

Testicular cancer is the second most common cancer in young males. Treatment is usually successful. Learn about detection, symptoms and treatment.

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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), or menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) comes in various forms and is used to treat the symptoms of menopause.

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Gender incongruence

Gender incongruence is the term used to describe when your gender is different to your assigned sex. Learn more about this and gender dysphoria.

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Vasectomy

A vasectomy is a permanent form of contraception involving surgery. Learn about the procedure and what to expect, to make an informed decision.

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Adrenal glands

Find out about your adrenal glands, which sit on top of your kidneys and make several important hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol.

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Gynaecomastia

Find out about the treatments for gynaecomastia – the development of enlarged breasts in males - also sometimes called 'man boobs'.

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Intersex variation

Intersex variations are caused by physical, hormonal or chromosomal differences. Learn more about intersex variation and what causes it here.

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Osteopaenia

If you have osteopaenia, your bones are weaker than normal. Osteopaenia is less severe than osteoporosis but you need to take care if you're at risk.

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The role of a urologist

Urologists are surgeons who specialise in treating problems of the kidneys, bladder, urethra and adrenal glands in men, women and children.

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that affects many females in their reproductive years. Read about PCOS and your health.

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Male reproductive system

The male reproductive system includes external genitals and internal parts including the prostate gland. Learn how it works and what can go wrong.

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Pituitary gland and hormones

Your pituitary gland is found in your brain and is considered your body’s ‘master gland’. Learn more about the role of your pituitary gland here.

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Drugs in sport

Using drugs to give your performance an edge can also affect your health. Learn more about what damage drugs can do to your health.

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Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction, or impotence, means problems getting or keeping an erection to have for intercourse. Learn more about causes and treatment.

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Erectile dysfunction medicines

Erectile dysfunction (impotence) medicines help males get and keep erections. Learn how they work, when to take them, and about side effects.

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Dry orgasm

A dry orgasm is when males orgasm without ejaculating. This happens when no semen is made or when the semen travel backwards into your bladder.

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Benign prostate hypertrophy

Benign prostatic hypertrophy is an enlargement of the prostate gland in males that commonly occurs as you get older. It is not cancerous.

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Gender affirming surgery

Gender affirming surgery helps people with gender incongruence medically affirm their gender. Learn more about these types of surgeries here.

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Guide to blood testing

Find out all about blood tests, including where to get a blood test in Australia, what happens when you have a blood test, and how long it takes.

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Bone density scan

Find out if you need a bone density scan and how this medical test is used to help identify low bone density and diagnose osteoporosis.

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