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  • Anabolic Steroids Use and Abuse Created: Monday, December 01, 2003 Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
    Today, anabolic steroids are more associated with body building and performance enhancement than with medical conditions. This feature provides a review of anabolic steroids and their side effects...
  • Gynecomastia -- Men Who Develop Breasts Created: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
    Breasts are not just confined to women. In men, this condition is called gynecomastia.
  • Urinary Tract Infections in Men Created: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
    Millions of men develop urinary tract infections each year. Even though such infections in men are less common than in women, it is still important to recognize the symptoms and get treatment quick..
  • Healthy Sperm Created: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012
    What do tight pants, smoking and hot tubs have in common? Answer: they all have a negative effective on sperm counts and sperm potency. Learn about how to keep sperm healthy and maximize your ferti..
  • Breast Problems in Men--Male Breast Problems--Runner's Nipple--Gynecomastia--Male Breast Cancer--Male Breast Enlargement Created: Monday, December 18, 2006 Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012
    Men get breast problems too, such as breast cancer, enlarged breasts, and runner's nipple.
  • Symptoms Prostate Cancer Created: Monday, February 13, 2006 Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012
    Do you know the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer?
  • Signs & Symptoms of HIV / AIDS Created: Tuesday, November 30, 2004 Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012
    Some people experience signs and symptoms of HIV, Human immunodeficiency virus, as soon as they become infected, others do not. It is estimated that over 40 million people are living with HIV AIDS...
  • Pregnancy Guide for Men: The Third Trimester Created: Sunday, March 20, 2005 Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012
    Pregnancy guide for men. Between the 38th week and the 40th week the baby's head will move into position in the pelvis ready to be born.
  • Pregnancy Guide for Men: The Second Trimester Created: Friday, February 25, 2005 Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012
    Pregnancy guide for men. The second trimester is often considered the best. Nausea (and vomiting) often experienced by a pregnant woman in the first trimester has gone and the woman often looks goo..
  • Pregnancy Guide for Men - First Trimester Created: Thursday, January 20, 2005 Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012
    This pregnancy guide for men will help you understand what's happening in the first trimester.
  • Why Men Snore Created: Thursday, November 20, 2003 Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012
    Men snore more than women and this can, in part, be down to lifestyle choices. This feature looks at the causes, the effects, and the self-help options.
  • Pain during intercourse Created: Monday, September 20, 2004 Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012
    Pain during intercourse if often thought of as a female issue. This is not case, however, as men suffer intercourse pain for a variety of reasons.
  • Bowel Cancer in Men Created: Monday, April 03, 2006 Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012
    Also called colorectal cancer, bowel cancer is the third most common form of cancer in men. If bowel cancer is found early, it is typically curable. The problem, however, is that the early stages o..
  • Surgical Complications and Side Effects Following a Vasectomy Created: Monday, May 29, 2006 Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012
    As with any surgical procedure, there can be some complications and side effects after having a vasectomy. However, major complications are rare. Learn more here.
  • Anorgasmia Created: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012
    Anorgasmia is the inability to reach orgasm during sexual intercourse. Learn about its possible causes in men, as well as treatment options.
  • Hair Loss Treatments Created: Friday, November 28, 2003 Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012
    Some men just want to make the best of what hair they have, while others seek a more permanent solution. This feature examines hair loss treatment options for men.
  • Viagra Created: Monday, December 01, 2003 Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012
    Viagra is a drug for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Learn about how it works, potential side effects, and more.
  • Penis Spots, Lumps, and Rashes Created: Saturday, June 17, 2006 Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012
    When spots, lumps, or rashes appear on the penis, men often fear they have a sexually transmitted disease. In many cases, however, the spots are harmless.
  • Sneezing Created: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, February 07, 2012
    Sneezing used to be thought of as a means for the body to drive out evil spirits. Today we know that the sudden forceful expulsion of air through the nose and mouth is caused by irritation of the m..
  • Workplace Bullying Created: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 Updated: Tuesday, February 07, 2012
    Men, are you being bullied at work? Many people are but don't even know it.
  • Answers to Common Men's Health Questions Created: Thursday, April 15, 2010 Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012
    Preparing for heart surgery? Losing your hair or your hearing? Get answers to common men's health questions and more.
  • The Facts about Heart Attacks Created: Monday, October 06, 2003 Updated: Thursday, January 12, 2012
    A staggering 700,000 Americans die from heart attacks every year. Equally amazing, faced with overwhelming evidence about the causes of heart attacks, many men either choose not to listen or not to..
  • Signs and Symptoms of Syphilis Created: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
    The primary stage of syphilis, often begins with a sore on the part that has been in contact with the infection, the genitals, rectum or mouth. Syphilis is a disease of four stages. If syphilis is ..
  • Peyronie's Disease - What Is Peyronie's Disease Created: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 Updated: Friday, December 31, 2010
    Curvature of the penis may occur for a variety of reasons. When hardening of the tissue is accompanied by pain the condition is likely to be diagnosed as Peyronies disease.
  • Psoriasis - All About Psoriasis Created: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, October 27, 2010
    About 1 in 50 men are affected by psoriasis - a skin condition that can lead to a number of emotional problems.
  • Premature Ejaculation Created: Thursday, January 22, 2004 Updated: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
    Premature ejaculation is very common but can leave both parties frustrated. There are a number of very easy remedies for men to experiment with in order to help them move towards a healthy and fulf..
  • How to Maintain a Healthy Heart Created: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 Updated: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
    There's a lot of advice flying around about what makes for a healthy heart. And, while ideas may come and go the evidence consistently points to 8 important factors.
  • Balanitis Created: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 Updated: Thursday, September 16, 2010
    Men over the age of 40 are most prone to balanitis, an inflammation that affects the head of the penis and/or the foreskin.
  • Genital Warts - All About Genital Warts Created: Monday, September 01, 2003 Updated: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
    It is estimated that around 20 million Americans are infected with one of the hundred types of human papillomavirus (HPV) responsible for genital warts. Read our top 10 questions and answers about ..
  • Penis Piercing - Penis Piercing Safety Created: Sunday, June 15, 2003 Updated: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
    Body piercing is increasingly common. Piercing around the genital area needs to be undertaken with caution. Here's how to safely get and take care of a penis piercing.
  • Penis Growth - Penis Growth and Age Created: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 Updated: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
    At what age does penis growth start?
  • Penis Size - Flaccid Penis Size Created: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 Updated: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
    What is the average flaccid penis size?

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