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- Androgen deficiency in men
The effects of androgen deficiency depend on how severe the deficiency is, its cause and the age at which the deficiency begins.
- Anabolic steroids
Prolonged misuse of steroids can cause liver damage and severe mood swings.
- Prostate cancer - androgen deprivation therapy
One of the treatments for prostate cancer is androgen deprivation therapy (previously called hormone therapy).
- Osteoporosis
A healthy, calcium-rich diet and regular physical activity throughout life can help prevent osteoporosis.
- Erectile dysfunction
Common causes of erectile dysfunction include physical illness, anxiety and too much alcohol.
- Osteoporosis in men
Up to 25 per cent of all fractures that occur in people with osteoporosis and osteopenia, occur in men.
- Menopause and sexual issues
Menopause, the final menstrual period, is a natural event that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years.
- Is my body normal? (Boys)
Boys’ bodies come in all shapes and sizes. As you get older and go through puberty, you will become more aware of your body and how it compares with others.
- Hirsutism (excessive hair) - women
Hirsutism in women is the excess growth of dark and coarse hair over areas of the body where it ordinarily wouldn’t grow, such as the face and back. About one woman in 10 is affected.
- Men and sexuality
Sexuality is not about whom we have sex with, or how often we have it. Sexuality is about our sexual feelings, thoughts, attractions and behaviours towards other people. We can find other people physically, sexually or emotionally attractive, and all those things are a part of our sexuality.