Men's health pertains to health concerns experienced by the male population.
These usually involve issues with the male reproductive system and conditions brought on by activities and/or behavior particular to, or most noticeable in males.
Even though the difference in life expectancies of men and women has declined, men still need to pay close attention to their health.
They are in somewhat of a disadvantage because they are more prone to vices such as smoking and drinking and they tend to overwork, which leads to stress.
Among the health issues that affect only men are low testosterone and prostate diseases.
Men, particularly older adult men aren't major risk of heart disease and hypertension.
These are preventable and treatable diseases, which is why adult males are devised to undergo regular checkups and screening tests.
The following is around up of some of the health problems commonly faced by men: As a man gets older, his prostate gets bigger.
If it gets too big, it can cause trouble.
Prostate diseases are common among men 50 years of age and older.
The older a man gets, the more likely they are to develop problems with the prostate.
Some common prostate diseases are prostate cancer, prostatitis (an infection) and BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).
Prostate cancer is the third deadliest cancer in men.
It is common in males 40 years and older.
Prostate cancer is diagnosed using a PSA or prostate specific antigen test.
Symptoms of the disease include pain with ejaculation, low back pain, and problems with urination such as pain and leakage.
Treatment for prostate cancer depends on the stage at which the cancer was diagnosed and how fast the cancer has developed.
Treatment options include chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy and form on control.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.
S.
there are various kinds of heart disease.
The most common and leading cause of heart attacks is coronary heart disease.
This is caused by blockage or narrowing of the coronary arteries which supply the heart with blood.
To prevent this, men (and women) are devised to exercise, stop smoking, and control their cholesterol level and blood pressure.
Colorectal cancer or cancer of the colon or rectum is one of the most common types of cancer in men and women.
The likelihood of developing such a cancer increases with age.
Men older than 50 are encouraged to undergo screening for colorectal cancer.
If caught early, it is often curable.
Testicular cancer is common among younger males.
Treatment for this cancer may cause infertility, which is why sperm banking is commonly suggested.
Male breast cancer is rare and usually occurs in men aged 60 to 70.
Treatment options include hormone therapy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and/or mastectomy.
Penile disorders can wreak havoc on a man's fertility and sexual function.
Some common penile disorders are Peyronie's disease, priapism, penile cancer, balanitis, and erectile dysfunction.
Erectile dysfunction becomes more common as men age but could also be a sign of other health problems such as clogged blood vessels or nerve damage.
A major concern in men's health that most guys aren't keen on discussing his sexual health.
Most men do tend to feel uncomfortable to think or discuss their sexual health issues to a spouse or even professional.
Proper counseling to relieve a mental blockage and/or medical assistance must be sought when it comes to problems concerning men's sexual health.
Usually diagnosis is done through physical and psychological exams, as well as a medical history evaluation.
Talking to a doctor is the first step towards re-establishing good sexual health.
These usually involve issues with the male reproductive system and conditions brought on by activities and/or behavior particular to, or most noticeable in males.
Even though the difference in life expectancies of men and women has declined, men still need to pay close attention to their health.
They are in somewhat of a disadvantage because they are more prone to vices such as smoking and drinking and they tend to overwork, which leads to stress.
Among the health issues that affect only men are low testosterone and prostate diseases.
Men, particularly older adult men aren't major risk of heart disease and hypertension.
These are preventable and treatable diseases, which is why adult males are devised to undergo regular checkups and screening tests.
The following is around up of some of the health problems commonly faced by men: As a man gets older, his prostate gets bigger.
If it gets too big, it can cause trouble.
Prostate diseases are common among men 50 years of age and older.
The older a man gets, the more likely they are to develop problems with the prostate.
Some common prostate diseases are prostate cancer, prostatitis (an infection) and BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).
Prostate cancer is the third deadliest cancer in men.
It is common in males 40 years and older.
Prostate cancer is diagnosed using a PSA or prostate specific antigen test.
Symptoms of the disease include pain with ejaculation, low back pain, and problems with urination such as pain and leakage.
Treatment for prostate cancer depends on the stage at which the cancer was diagnosed and how fast the cancer has developed.
Treatment options include chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy and form on control.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.
S.
there are various kinds of heart disease.
The most common and leading cause of heart attacks is coronary heart disease.
This is caused by blockage or narrowing of the coronary arteries which supply the heart with blood.
To prevent this, men (and women) are devised to exercise, stop smoking, and control their cholesterol level and blood pressure.
Colorectal cancer or cancer of the colon or rectum is one of the most common types of cancer in men and women.
The likelihood of developing such a cancer increases with age.
Men older than 50 are encouraged to undergo screening for colorectal cancer.
If caught early, it is often curable.
Testicular cancer is common among younger males.
Treatment for this cancer may cause infertility, which is why sperm banking is commonly suggested.
Male breast cancer is rare and usually occurs in men aged 60 to 70.
Treatment options include hormone therapy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and/or mastectomy.
Penile disorders can wreak havoc on a man's fertility and sexual function.
Some common penile disorders are Peyronie's disease, priapism, penile cancer, balanitis, and erectile dysfunction.
Erectile dysfunction becomes more common as men age but could also be a sign of other health problems such as clogged blood vessels or nerve damage.
A major concern in men's health that most guys aren't keen on discussing his sexual health.
Most men do tend to feel uncomfortable to think or discuss their sexual health issues to a spouse or even professional.
Proper counseling to relieve a mental blockage and/or medical assistance must be sought when it comes to problems concerning men's sexual health.
Usually diagnosis is done through physical and psychological exams, as well as a medical history evaluation.
Talking to a doctor is the first step towards re-establishing good sexual health.
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