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Healthy Male

From anxiety to fertility, exercise to erections Healthy Male shares evidence-based, easy-to-understand content for everyone, created with the expertise and experience of Australia’s best clinicians, researchers and educators.

Vision and mission

Healthy Male are working towards generations of healthy Australian men.

They are a trusted source of information and facilitator of action on men’s health. They collaborate with the various communities, health professionals, researchers, peak bodies, partner agencies and government to achieve their vision.

How Healthy Male can help

Healthy Male develop the capabilities of the health systems and health practitioners who care for men and boys, with a range of education and training programs, best practice guidelines and resources. Whether you’re reading a story, scrolling through our social media or watching a webinar — the content shared is informative, inclusive and ultimately working towards generations of healthy Australian men.

Their aim is to make the information provided available to everybody, regardless of gender, age, education, sexual orientation, religion or ethnicity. To do this, they collaborate with Australia’s leading researchers, specialists, clinicians and educators to develop information that fills the gaps in men’s health.

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Last reviewed: July 2024

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Plus Paternal | Healthy Male

The Plus Paternal project aims to improve the health of men and their families by increasing the engagement and support of men from preconception to early parenthood.

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Klinefelter syndrome: Symptoms & treatment | Healthy Male

Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY) is a genetic condition where you have an extra X chromosome. Learn about the symptoms of Klinefelter syndrome.

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Your guide to sperm donation in Australia | Healthy Male

If your sperm quality is high enough, you’ll provide several more samples, which are then frozen and quarantined for further health screening.

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Donor conception: What are people’s rights? | Healthy Male

The term' donor conception' refers to the process used when a baby is made using donated sperm, eggs, or embryos. Donors are also used for many surrogacy births. While this process opens the door to parenthood for those who are unable to conceive without help, there are legal issues that everyone involved must be aware of.

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Do men get postnatal depression and anxiety? | Healthy Male

Dads can get postnatal depression and postnatal anxiety after the birth of their baby. Here’s what you need to know about men’s postnatal depression symptoms and how to get help.

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Foreskin problems and circumcision | Healthy Male

You might have a problem with your foreskin if it becomes hard to pull back, red, swollen, inflamed, or develops lumps. Here are some causes.

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Erectile dysfunction in young men — an emerging problem? | Healthy Male

Erectile dysfunction — difficulty getting or maintaining an erection — could indicate cardiovascular disease or heart disease.

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Semen analysis | Healthy Male

Semen analysis is when freshly ejaculated semen is tested in a lab and measured under a microscope. It is an important part of diagnosing male infertility.

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Sperm health: How to improve male fertility | Healthy Male

Many things can impact your sperm count and cause male infertility. Learn more about how to improve your sperm health and what harms it.

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Vasectomy: Effectiveness, Recovery & Risk | Healthy Male

A vasectomy is a surgical operation and form of permanent contraception for men. Learn more about the procedure and how it works.

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