A new National Cervical Screening Program has been introduced in Australia, with HPV testing replacing Pap smear tests as the primary screening test for cervical cancer.
Men’s Health
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests
A PSA test measures the amount of prostate specific antigen in the blood. Find out about the risks and benefits of PSA screening.
Male infertility
Male infertility is a major factor in 30-50 per cent of difficulties conceiving. It usually results from low numbers of, or poor quality, sperm.
Vasectomy: frequently asked questions
Ten frequently asked questions answered about having a vasectomy and what you can expect afterwards.
Frequent ejaculation lowers prostate cancer risk
Good news for high-frequency ejaculators, as study finds the more frequently a man ejaculates, the lower his risk of prostate cancer.
Gum disease linked to erectile dysfunction
Advanced gum disease (periodontitis) has been linked to an increased risk of erectile dysfunction.
8 Surprising causes of erectile dysfunction
Occasional erectile dysfunction is not uncommon, but if it's persistent, erectile dysfunction can be the sign of a more serious health issue, and so you should visit your doctor.
Contraception: male sterilisation (vasectomy)
Vasectomy is a form of permanent, surgical contraception that involves cutting and tying the 2 tubes (vas deferens) that carry sperm to the penis.
Condoms
Condoms can be used to prevent both pregnancy and the transmission of STIs, but should be used with appropriate lubricants to make them less likely to break. Only water-based lubricants should be used with latex condoms.
Undescended testicles
About 1 in 20 boys in Australia are born with undescended testicles – a condition known as cryptorchidism where the testes have not moved down into the scrotum.
