Men’s Health

In his latest Clinical Update, Gary Culliton examines the diagnosis of Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome (TDS), its complications and the various treatments options available to address this often reluctantly raised issue.

Testosterone is important for bone density, quality of life, muscle bulk and sexual health.

Overdosing on high intensity exercise may actually increase the risk of death from a heart attack or stroke in those with existing heart disease, suggests German research published online in the journal Heart.

In the first of a two-part series, Mr Ted McDermott, Consultant Urologist, Tallaght Hospital, explores the prevalence, definition and burden of premature ejaculation and aims to stimulate interest in an area that has been relatively neglected, but is associated with significant and detrimental health outcomes.

Initiating testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in hypogonadal men has a low risk of worsening lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), new research has found.

Low testosterone levels may herald the subsequent development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in men, suggests research published recently in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

Higher serum uric acid levels in older men are strongly associated with increased bone mineral density (BMD) and markers of calcium homoeostasis and bone resorption, new research has shown.

Badly fitting condoms are not only likely to split and break, but they may also reduce sexual pleasure for both partners, according to a new study.

Although alcohol consumption is known to be associated with chronic pancreatitis, new evidence indicates that a threshold of five or more drinks per day is required to significantly raise risk; however, most patients with chronic pancreatitis do not drink this amount, according to a new report.

Dr Liam O’Síoráin writes that investment in palliative care is not only in the best interests of patients, it is also cost-effective.