Early Detection: How Regular Prostate PSA Checks Can Save Your Life Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men, and early detection is key when it comes to successful treatment. Regular prostate-specific antigen (PSA) checks can help detect prostate cancer at an early stage when it is more treatable. PSA Testing Guidelines… Continue reading Early Detection: How Regular Prostate PSA Checks Can Save Your Life
Vasectomy and Erectile Dysfunction: Separating Fact from Fiction As a surgeon with over 30 years of experience performing vasectomies, I have encountered many patients who are concerned about the potential link between vasectomy and erectile dysfunction. This concern has led to several misconceptions and myths about vasectomy and its impact on sexual function. In this… Continue reading Vasectomy and Erectile Dysfunction: Separating Fact from Fiction
Circumcision Revision: What You Need to Know Circumcision is a common surgical procedure that involves the removal of the foreskin from the penis. It is usually performed on newborns for cultural or religious reasons, or as a medical necessity. Many teenage and adult men also choose to have the procedure performed. However, like any surgical procedure, complications can occur.… Continue reading Circumcision Revision: What You Need to Know
Post-Covid Symptoms or Long COVID: What You Need to Know Along with performing vasectomies and circumcisions, Dr Read is also a GP. As such, in this month’s blog, given the recent COVID wave, we will be discussing post-COVID symptoms, commonly referred to as long COVID, what to look for and how you can support your… Continue reading Long COVID
Getting Circumcised As An Adult You may be considering getting circumcised for various reasons. It could be for personal or cultural beliefs, hygiene purposes, or even medical recommendations. Whatever the reason may be, it is important to understand the procedure, the benefits, the potential risks and the recovery. Reasons for adult circumcision Circumcision is… Continue reading Getting Circumcised As An Adult
The No-Scalpel Vasectomy – Everything you need to know! When performing vasectomies, Dr Michael Read uses the no-scalpel vasectomy procedure. In this blog post, we will look at the no-scalpel vasectomy procedure in depth. What is a no-scalpel vasectomy and how is it performed? A no-scalpel vasectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. The surgery… Continue reading No scalpel vasectomy
Vasectomy myths debunked When it comes to male contraception, a vasectomy is often one of the first procedures that come to mind. However, there are many misconceptions about this procedure. In this article, we will debunk 5 of the most common myths about vasectomy. Keep reading to learn more! Myth #01: The vasectomy is a… Continue reading Vasectomy myths debunked
Vasectomy: potential short-term side effects If you are considering a vasectomy but are worried about the possible side effects, this article is for you! Most men know what is involved in a vasectomy, however let’s start with a quick recap of the procedure. What is a vasectomy? Vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure for birth… Continue reading Vasectomy: short-term side effects
Infant Circumcision – everything you need to know You are the parents of a newborn son – should you have him circumcised ? There are polarized views and you will be subject to noisy opinion. Better to have the benefit of information. What is infant circumcision: Infant circumcision involves removing the skin that… Continue reading Infant circumcision – everything you need to know
Testosterone: The Key to Reducing Stress and Tiredness Levels Do you feel stressed or tired all the time? Recent studies have shown that low testosterone levels may be to blame. Testosterone is a hormone that plays a key role in regulating stress and energy levels. If your testosterone levels are low, you may find yourself… Continue reading Testosterone: The Key to Reducing Stress and Tiredness Levels
