Getting Over the Fear: Encouraging Men to Regularly Check Their Sexual Health

Maintaining sexual health is essential for men’s wellbeing, despite apprehensions about check-ups. Regular screenings are crucial for preventing diseases like prostate and testicular cancer, as well as STIs. Understanding what happens during these screenings—consultation, possible physical exams, and lab tests—can ease fears. Embracing these check-ups at the right age and frequency, based on sexual activity and risk factors, is a proactive step towards health. Shim Clinic offers comprehensive sexual health screenings, encouraging men to take action for their future health.

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HPV in Men: Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Understanding your health is fundamental. That’s why we’re talking about Human Papillomavirus (HPV), an incredibly common yet often overlooked virus. It can severely affect your health, and while it’s most often associated with women, men can, and indeed do, contract the virus as well. Awareness and early diagnosis are vital in battling HPV. So, sit tight and join us for our in-depth exploration on HPV symptoms in men – a guide for anyone seeking the knowledge to protect their wellbeing.

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Hope on the Horizon for the Treatment of Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhoea

Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea is becoming a major health concern. Over the past eight decades, the bacterium has become broadly resistant to many of the medications used as a first line of defence. A brand new antibiotic is establishing itself as a safe and effective treatment option, even in the case of multi-drug resistant gonorrhoea.

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