1. FAQ - Addiction FAQs

   18/05/20

   gets blasted every so often.  What are the symptoms? Symptoms of addiction include depression, anxiety, ... are two types of addicts:  The “topper-upper” who needs a fix regularly;  The “regular binge user” who ... something from yourself. Coming off your chosen high may allow you to see what needs to be done. If you’re ... More

2. FAQ - Prostate FAQs

   18/01/21

   nocturia — having to get up at night to urinate What do I do if I have symptoms? Go to your GP. They may ... not necessarily prostate cancer. What can go wrong with my Prostate? There are generally three ... symptoms. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men, with over 40,000 new cases diagnosed ... More

3. FAQ - HPV vaccination FAQs

   09/07/19

   protection against the HPV types that cause cancer, genital warts or RRP. Men who have sex with men are at ... are to have already been exposed to the high-risk HPV types. This means that vaccination may not ... and the diseases it causes. Three types of vaccine are available: Cervarix. This vaccine was used by ... More

4. FAQ - Syphilis FAQs

   14/04/16

   A thankfully uncommon but very unpleasant sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium. What are the main ... and often causes a severe headache. What are the main treatments? Penicillin (Bicillin) for primary ... A disease of the past? No. Syphilis is alive and kicking despite effective treatments What is it? ... More

5. FAQ - Gonorrhoea FAQs

   14/04/16

   parts of the body. What are the main symptoms? One in ten men won't have any symptoms but those who ... depending on your sexual behaviour. What are the main treatments? Antibiotics — a single dose of ... reputation. What is it? Probably the best-known STI. It's caused by a bacteria that lives in moist, warm ... More

6. FAQ - 'My erection won't go down' FAQs

   04/03/22

   definitely no joke. What are the main symptoms? Persistent erection for more than four hours in the absence ... (impotence). What causes it? Most cases (60%) are idiopathic (i.e. the cause is unknown). The remaining 40% of ... collected. What are the main treatments? If a patient gets treatment within four to six hours, the erection ... More

7. FAQ - Penile Cancer FAQs

   14/04/16

   Penis cancer is very rare. What is it? Just about every man's worst nightmare. What are the ... in the UK — but uncircumcised men over 60 are at greater risk. What causes it? The exact cause of ... specialist for more detailed assessment.  What are the main treatments? The treatment depends on the size and ... More

8. FAQ - Hypospadias FAQs

   14/04/16

   urethra isn't at its normal place at the end of the penis. What are the main symptoms? The opening of ... the hypospadias repair.  What are the main treatments? Surgery can redirect the urethra and create ... be treated. What is it? A congenital (i.e. present at birth) defect in which the opening of the ... More

9. FAQ - Bent Penis FAQs

   04/03/22

   curved during an erection. What are the main symptoms? Hard lumps, known as plaques, form in the fibrous ... sexually transmitted infections, such as gonorrhoea. What causes it? Doctors are not entirely certain what ... medical tests are usually necessary.  What are the main treatments? Surgery is the only treatment known to ... More

10. FAQ - Depression FAQs

    18/01/21

    and how you can avoid or reduce them.  What are the warning signs? Here are the common signs that ... evidence that it works. Anyone can do it- there are books and local groups. Ask your GP about it.  What ... worth doing a bit of research first: What are the side-effects? How long before they should start ... More

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