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Hip Fracture What is a hip fracture? Click Image to Enlarge A hip fracture is a break in the femur (thigh bone) of the hip joint. Joints are areas where two or more bones meet. The hip joint is a "ball and socket" joint where the femur meets the pelvic bone. The ball part of the hip joint is the head of the femur, and the socket is a cup-like structure in the pelvic bone called the acetabulum. Hip fracture is a serious injury and requires immediate medical attention. What are the different types of hip ...

Breast Cancer in Men Statistics regarding men and breast cancer: Breast cancer in men is rare - less than 1 percent of all breast carcinomas occur in men. Consider the latest statistics available from the American Cancer Society: The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2008 about 1,990 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among men in the US. Breast cancer is about 100 times more common among women. Estimates for 2008 also indicate that there will be more than 40,910 deaths from b...

Conditions of Concern to Men There are many conditions affecting men that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Breast Cancer in Men Breast Reduction in Men With Gynecomastia Colorectal Cancer Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence Hair Loss Heart Attack Preventing Cardiovascular Diseases High Blood Pressure / Hypertension Insomnia Low Back Pain Male Factor Infertility Metabolic Syndrome Obesi...

Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence What is erectile dysfunction (ED)? Impotence, or erectile dysfunction (ED), may result from the total inability to achieve erection, an inconsistent ability to achieve an erection, or the ability to only sustain a brief erection. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), up to 30 million men are affected by ED, depending on the definition used. Although in the past it was commonly believed to be due to psychological problems, it is now known that for most men...

Glossary - Men's Health | A | | B | | C | | D | | E | | F | | G | | H | | I | | J | | K | | L | | M | | N | | O | | P | | Q | | R | | S | | T | | U | | V | | W | | X | | Y | | Z | A [return to top] acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - a devastating disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which kills or impairs cells of the immune system and progressively destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers. HIV is most commonly spread by sexual contact with an in...

Hair Loss Facts about normal hair growth: About 90 percent of hair on the scalp grows continually. The other 10 percent of scalp hair is in a resting phase that lasts two to three months. At the end of the resting stage, this hair is shed. Shedding 50 to 100 hairs a day is normal. When a hair is shed, it is replaced by a new hair from the same follicle and the growing cycle starts again. Scalp hair grows about one-half inch a month. As people age, the rate of hair growth slows. What causes hair loss? Ha...

Healthcare Guidelines For Men Routine activities for men to ensure good health: These charts provide general healthcare guidelines for men, but are not meant to replace any advice and guidance given by your physician. Please use them as a reminder to take care of your personal healthcare needs, and also as a list of topics you may want to discuss with your physician. Each Day Each Month Each Year Other Exercise 20 minutes (at least 3 days each week). Perform a testicular self-examination. Have a dental ...

Heart Attack What is a heart attack (myocardial infarction)? A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, occurs when one or more regions of the heart muscle experience a severe or prolonged lack of oxygen caused by blocked blood flow to the heart muscle. The blockage is often a result of atherosclerosis - a buildup of plaque composed of fat deposits, cholesterol, and other substances. Plaque ruptures and eventually a blood clot forms. The actual cause of a heart attack is a blood clot that forms within th...

Topic Index Healthcare Guidelines For Men Male Growth and Development Conditions of Concern to Men Sports Injuries Glossary Although men of all ages should have routine checkups with their physicians, many men wait to seek routine care until they are in their 40s. While there may be many individual reasons for this, men are generally reluctant to see physicians routinely. However, many of the top 10 causes of death and disability can be prevented or delayed with early diagnosis and treatment. Likewise, ...

Insomnia What is insomnia? If you experience difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or enjoying a restful night's sleep, you may be suffering from insomnia. Insomnia is defined as the perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep because of one or more of the following: difficulty falling asleep waking up frequently during the night with difficulty returning to sleep waking up too early in the morning non-refreshing sleep Insomnia is a common symptom in the US. The Institute of Medicin...

Online Resources - Men's Health This Web was compiled from a variety of sources including the online resources listed below, but is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your physician. The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition. This page contains links to other World ...

Oral Cancer What is oral cancer? Oral cancer is cancer found in the oral cavity (the mouth area) and the oropharynx (the throat area at the back of the mouth). Oral cancer is estimated to be diagnosed in almost 36,720 US adults in 2009, according to the American Cancer Society. The oral cavity includes: the lips, teeth, and gums the front two-thirds of the tongue the lining inside the lips and cheeks (buccal mucosa) the floor of the mouth (under the tongue) the top of the mouth (hard palate) the small a...

Overview of the Male Anatomy The following is an overview of the male reproductive anatomy: Click Image to Enlarge anus - the opening at the end of the digestive tract where bowel contents leave the body. bladder - a triangular shaped, hollow organ located in the lower abdomen. It is held in place by ligaments that are attached to other organs and the pelvic bones. The bladder's walls relax and expand to store urine and contract and flatten to empty urine through the urethra. epididymis - a long tube th...

Preventing Cardiovascular Diseases Primary risk factors for chronic disease: At the top of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) list of primary risk factors for all chronic diseases are: smoking, poor nutrition, and sedentary lifestyle. Living a healthier lifestyle can help to prevent heart disease. This includes the following: eliminating all tobacco products adhering to a heart-healthy diet following an appropriate exercise program Eliminate all tobacco products: You should be aware th...

Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer statistics: The fear of having prostate cancer can be devastating to men. However, it is most successfully treated when found early. Consider these statistics from the American Cancer Society: Ninety-one percent of all prostate cancers are discovered while they are either localized (confined to the prostate) or regional (nearby). The five-year survival rate for men diagnosed with prostate tumors discovered at these stages is 99 percent. In the past 20 years, the five-year...

Skin Cancer What is skin cancer? Skin cancer is a malignant tumor that grows in the skin cells. In the US alone, more than 1 million Americans will be diagnosed in 2009 with nonmelanoma skin cancer, and 68,720 will be diagnosed with melanoma, according to the American Cancer Society. What are the different types of skin cancer? There are three main types of skin cancer, including: Name Description basal cell carcinoma Basal cell carcinoma accounts for approximately 80 percent of all skin cancers. This h...

Sports Injuries There are many sports injuries that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Overview of Sports Injuries Exercise Exercise and the Aging Person Lumbar Strain (Weight Lifter's Back) Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee) Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome (Runner's Knee) Preventing Sports Injuries Sports and Fractures Shin Splints

Testicular Cancer What are the testicles? The testicles are the male sex glands and are part of the male reproductive system. Testicles are also called testes or gonads. They are located behind the penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. The testicles produce sperm and several male hormones, including testosterone. The hormones control the development of the reproductive organs, as well as other male characteristics - body and facial hair, low voice, and wide shoulders. What is testicular cancer? C...

Topic Index - Men's Health Men's Health Home Healthcare Guidelines For Men Routine Vaccination Recommendations Special Vaccination Requirements Male Growth and Development Puberty: Adolescent Male Overview of the Male Anatomy Physical Examination: Adolescent Male Care of the Uncircumcised Penis Conditions of Concern to Men Breast Cancer in Men Breast Reduction in Men With Gynecomastia Colorectal Cancer Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence Hair Loss Heart Attack Preventing Cardiovascular Diseases High Blood ...

Vasectomy What is vasectomy? Vasectomy is a surgical procedure performed to make a man sterile, or unable to father a child. It is a permanent male birth control measure, and a means of contraception used in many parts of the world. Generally, vasectomy leaves the patient unchanged except that the vas deferens - the tubes leading to the testes - are blocked. The testes still produce sperm, but the sperm die and are absorbed by the body. The level of testosterone remains the same and all male sexual char...

Hair: The Long and Short of It Some hair on your head falls out every day, no matter what your age. And that is perfectly normal. Each hair strand goes through two phases: a growing phase and a resting phase, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The growing phase lasts two to six years, during which the strand grows about half an inch a month. When the growing phase ends, the hair enters a resting phase of two to three months. After the resting phase, the hair falls out and a n...

Men Over 50 Need Annual Prostate Exam Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. It affects about 230,000 men each year. It is the number two killer, with 29,200 deaths annually. It makes up more than 30 percent of all new cancer cases in men. "Men over the age of 50 need to have their prostate gland checked every year," says Paul H. Lange, M.D., a renowned Seattle urologist, surgeon, and researcher in the field of prostate cancer. "If you are African American or have a family history of prostate...

Think Before Buying a Treadmill There was a time when the only place you'd find a treadmill was in a physiology lab or a sports medicine clinic. Not anymore. Treadmills have become one of the hottest-selling exercise machines in the country, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. Thousands have run out to stores so they could bring home a treadmill and do their walking in the comfort of the living room or den. Unfortunately, starting an exercise program is not as simple as plunking d...

Men and Depression Women who are depressed often feel sad, guilty, hopeless, and worthless - and many find that their appetites and sleeping habits have changed. Many men with depression may likely have different symptoms. These can include fighting with their spouses, losing interest in sports or sex, working six or seven days a week, and becoming even more uncommunicative than they usually are. “And, instead of asking for help, some men who are depressed are likely to drink alcohol to excess, take dru...

Recognizing a Partner's Emotional Abuse Physical violence is just one form of domestic abuse. If you have a partner who verbally humiliates you, demands all your attention, blames you for everything that goes wrong or threatens to harm you or your children, you’re also being abused. “Emotional abuse can be subtle at first and may consist of name-calling, ignoring your feelings or cursing at you,” says Sue Maisch, M.S.W., of Child and Family Counseling in Glenwood Springs, Colo. “However, over time it us...

Treatment Options for Testicular Cancer Testicular cancer is a type of cancer that typically occurs in men between the ages of 20 and 54. It can be treated and is usually curable, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Most testicular cancer develops in germ cells, which produce sperm. The two main types of testicular tumors are seminomas and non-seminomas, the ACS says. Less common types of testicular cancer occur in the hormone-producing tissues of the testicles, in the cells that produce tes...

Male Menopause Male menopause is an informal term used for a condition caused when testosterone levels decrease in aging men. Experts disagree on how widespread the condition is. Some say only around 2 percent of men older than 60 have below-normal testosterone levels. Others say 40 to 80 percent of men older than 70 have it. The Endocrine Society (ES) estimates that millions of American men don’t produce enough testosterone. What is testosterone? Testosterone is the male sex hormone responsible for mal...

Why Real Men See the Doctor It's easy to get most men to a ball game or a hardware store. But for a lot of guys, a trip to the doctor is about as high a priority as a day of shoe-shopping. One reason is pride. In a culture that equates being male with being healthy and strong, a hint of vulnerability to illness might be seen as a sign of weakness. This is dangerous thinking. Waiting until you are ill before you see your health care provider can put your health in jeopardy. If you let shortness of breath...

Heart Luck: Family History Is Important If your father or mother has heart disease, that doesn't mean you will automatically develop it, too. It's true that you are more likely to get it than someone who does not have a family history of heart disease, but you can take steps to try to prevent it. How do you know if you have a family history of coronary heart disease? If a grandfather, father or brother began having symptoms of heart disease--angina or heart attack--before age 55, or a grandmother, mothe...

Potbellies Warn of Later Problems You were a pretty good jock in high school, and in your 20s you tried everything from racquetball to running. But in middle age, even your softball glove is gathering dust. For recreation, you surf -- the Web, not the waves. It's all part of that cavalier male attitude toward health that also makes men less likely than women to see a doctor. The fact is, you might not care as much about looks as your wife does, but that fat around your abdomen is no laughing matter. A m...

Attention Men: Doctor Knows Best Men who think they're too "macho" to seek medical help could end up making more trips to the doctor's office in the long run. By waiting to see a physician until his problem has become more severe, a man might need medical attention for a longer period of time.. Although the life-expectancy gap between men and women has shrunk to 5.2 years, the narrowest since 1946—men still need to pay more attention to their bodies. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human ...

Eating Disorders in Men Most people think it is women who believe their bodies must look a certain way because of the body types portrayed on TV, runway models, movie stars, magazines, coaches, parents, friends, classmates, heroes, and Barbie dolls. They think it is women who try to achieve these body types and may suffer from eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia nervosa or binging. And until recently, they were right. The majority of those seeking treatment for these disorders were women. Not any...

Get Tested for a Silent STD, Chlamydia Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia is the most frequently reported bacterial STD in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is known as a "silent" disease because it seldom has symptoms. If not treated, however, chlamydia can cause serious complications and infections for both men and women. Chlamydia can be passed from one person to another throu...

Incontinence: A Fairly Common Problem Millions of Americans suffer from chronic urinary incontinence, according to a study by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. A large percentage of those with incontinence severely limit their interaction with other people to avoid embarrassment, and most do not even disclose their problem to their doctor. Bowel (fecal) incontinence is not nearly as prevalent as urinary incontinence. Constipation, which can be part of the problem of bowel incontinence, can...

What Is Erectile Dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction (ED) is typically used to describe the repeated inability to attain and maintain an erection for sexual intercourse. This condition is also commonly known as impotence. Impotence, however, may refer to other problems that interfere with sexual intercourse. These include a lack of sexual desire and problems with ejaculation or orgasm. Using the term erectile dysfunction makes it clear that those other problems are not involved. It is normal for men to ex...

Success Secrets of Losing Weight The majority of dieters regain the weight they lose within five years. But they could avoid doing so by gradually changing their eating and exercise habits. Your approach to weight loss should be to make changes you can keep up for the rest of your life, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). You can expect to go through three distinct phases as new diet and exercise habits take root and a healthier you begins to emerge...

Winning the Race Against Cancer Ask famed bike racer Lance Armstrong to describe the moment he learned he had potentially fatal cancer, and he won't miss a beat. "Having cancer is like being run off the road by a truck," says the seven-time winner of the world's most grueling bicycle race, the 2,300-mile Tour de France. "When I was diagnosed with [advanced] testicular cancer [in 1996], I suddenly realized that this wasn't a bicycle race I was trying to win. All at once, I was caught up in the fight of m...

Questions for Men About Prostate Cancer Q. What is prostate cancer? A. Prostate cancer is a malignancy that develops from cells of the prostate gland that may eventually spread outside the gland to other parts of the body. It is one of the most common types of cancer among American men. It is usually found in men older than 65. The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut and is behind the base of the penis and under the bladder. The main function of the prostate is to make fluid that carries sperm....

What Do You Know About Prostate Health? Prostate cancer and other diseases of the prostate are common. Learning about these diseases can help you recognize problems and seek medical treatment early. Mark each statement true or false. 1. The prostate is located beneath the bladder and consists of glands and ducts embedded in muscle fibers. True False 2. Prostate cancer is always fatal. True False 3. Most prostate cancers cause symptoms such as a weak stream of urine; pain while urinating; frequent urinat...

What You Need to Know About STDs When it comes to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), you may not have any warning signs. If you are sexually active, find out the facts about STDs, and learn how to protect yourself. Myth: If you or your partner had an STD, you would see signs. Fact: Many STDs have no symptoms or only mild symptoms, especially in women. Some STDs may have symptoms that go away for a while but then come back. STDs can damage your body, and you can spread them to your partner even if you...

Screening for Prostate Cancer More men die each year of prostate cancer (an estimated 32,000 annually) than of any other cancer except lung cancer. But not every man who has this disease (about 218,000 annually) is in danger of dying of it. And sometimes the treatment can produce side effects that may be more troublesome than the cancer. For this reason, experts disagree not only about the treatment, but also about who needs screening. The prostate is a gland that wraps around a man's urethra, the tube ...