If a person dependent on heroin suddenly stops taking it, withdrawal symptoms may result.
alcohol
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.
Alcohol: are you drinking too much?
Many people are confused about how much alcohol they can drink before it could be harmful to their health and wellbeing.
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.
Cannabis smoking could lead to leg amputation
A 26-year-old cannabis smoker has become Australia’s first reported case of cannabis arteritis, nearly needing an amputation in the process.
