Common men's health questions

I am divorced and want to spend more time with my kids, what should I do?

You can start by contacting your former partner and trying to negotiate an agreement between the two of you. If they refuse, you may wish to get a professional mediator to try and help you come to an …

What can make low libido worse?

In some cases, avoiding dealing with the cause, such as a relationship problem, can place added strain on your relationship and make it worse. If possible, it is best to identify the problem and deal …

What is angina?

Angina is the pain felt in the chest as a result of poor blood flow to the heart muscle. This leads to the heart muscle cells becoming starved for oxygen.

If I am on the Pill does my partner still need to pull out when we don't use a condom?

Yes. Although the Pill is very effective, it is not 100% effective. You should use a condom in addition to the Pill if you really want to be sure you aren't going to get pregnant. Condoms also protect…

What is the outlook for pattern baldness?

Pattern baldness is usually permanent, but it doesn't cause any other physical symptoms, apart from hair loss. Treatment results vary from person to person depending on the option chosen and amount of…

Who gets low libido?

The feeling of low libido can affect both men and women who are sexually active. Low libido may be a result of factors such as anxiety about previous performance; psychological issues including stress…

Are there different types of angina?

Stable angina is usually caused by physical exertion, as your heart works harder to move blood through narrow arteries to meet oxygen demand. Unstable angina is less predictable and less responsive …

How is circumcision performed?

The patient is placed under a local or general anesthetic. Usually, if it is performed in the first few days of life, a local anesthetic is used. If it is performed later, usually after 6 months of ag…

How is Wilson's disease diagnosed?

The diagnosis of Wilson's disease is typically based on: blood and urine tests that measure the levels of copper, ceruloplasmin, liver function and full blood count; eye examinations that identify the…

Is eczema contagious?

No, eczema is not contagious and cannot be caught by coming into contact with someone with the condition.

What medications can cause obesity?

Some medications have been shown to increase weight gain. They include: medications for bipolar disorder (including lithium, clozapine and olanzapine); medications for type 2 diabetes (sulphonylureas …

Can a testicular lump be cured?

In some cases a testicular lump can be removed. In other cases, no treatment is required and it is something that you can simply live with.