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Men's Health
Urethritis, epididymitis, genital symptoms and testing considerations for men.
31 published educational guides in this hub.
Symptoms and care
Discharge, pain, sores, and urinary symptoms. 12 guides.
Balanitis: Is It Sexually Transmitted? Balanitis is usually yeast, bacterial, or irritant inflammation. Occasionally STI-related. Learn causes, hygiene, diabetes links, and care. Burning Urination in Men: UTI vs STI STI urethritis causes most burning urination in young sexually active men; UTIs dominate later. Learn pattern differences and dual testing. Epididymitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections Chlamydia and gonorrhea cause most epididymitis in sexually active men. Learn STI-attributed patterns, treatment, and fertility protection. Orchitis vs Epididymitis: Understanding the Difference Orchitis inflames the testicle itself (often viral); epididymitis the tube behind it (often bacterial). Learn distinguishing features and care. Penile Discharge: STI and Other Causes Gonorrhea, chlamydia, trich, and M. genitalium cause most penile discharge: UTIs and irritation less often. Learn the full differential and workup. Penile Rash: Possible Infectious Causes Penile rashes span yeast, STIs, scabies, and dermatitis. Learn infectious vs non-infectious patterns and evaluation triggers. Penile Sores: When to Seek Testing Any penile sore needs prompt swab testing. Herpes, syphilis, and mimics overlap completely. Learn triage, testing, and abstinence rules. Prostatitis vs STI Symptoms Prostatitis causes pelvic ache and urinary symptoms overlapping STIs. Learn bacterial vs chronic pelvic pain types and evaluation. Testicular Lumps vs Infection Symptoms Painless lumps suggest cysts, varicocele, or rarely cancer. Painful swelling suggests infection. Learn distinguishing features and evaluation. Testicular Pain: When to Get Urgent Care Sudden severe testicular pain is a torsion emergency; gradual pain with fever suggests infection. Learn the tempo rule saving testicles. Urethritis: Causes, Symptoms, and Testing Urethritis means urethral inflammation from gonococcal or nongonococcal causes. Learn symptoms, NAAT testing, and treatment pathways. Urethritis in Men: Symptoms and Evaluation Discharge and burning mark male urethritis from gonococcal and nongonococcal causes. Learn evaluation, NAAT workup, and treatment paths.
Infections in men
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, HPV, syphilis, and trich. 6 guides.
Chlamydia in Men: Symptoms and Testing Chlamydia in men is often silent but can cause discharge and burning. Learn male-specific symptoms, urine NAAT testing, and treatment. Genital Herpes in Men: What to Know Herpes outbreaks, asymptomatic shedding, and suppressive options in men. Learn male-specific patterns, testing, and partner protection. Gonorrhea in Men: Symptoms and Testing Gonorrhea in men can cause prominent discharge or hide silently in throat and rectum. Learn symptoms, NAAT testing, and resistance-aware care. Genital Warts in Men: What to Know Penile, scrotal, and anal warts in men come from low-risk HPV. Learn visual diagnosis, treatment options, vaccination, and partner care. Syphilis in Men: Symptoms and Testing Syphilis in men progresses from painless sores through rash to latency. Learn stage signs, blood-test diagnosis, and follow-up. Trichomoniasis in Men: Often Overlooked Male trichomoniasis is usually silent yet sustains transmission and threatens pregnancies. Learn urine NAAT testing and partner treatment.
Prevention and testing
Condoms, vaccines, PrEP, screening, and fertility. 13 guides.
Confidential Sexual Health Services for Men Men access confidential STI care through clinics, Title X sites, and self-pay routes. Learn privacy protections and insurance-trail management. Condom Use and Common Mistakes Late application, early removal, wrong lubricant, and poor fit cause most condom failures. Learn the error list and correct technique. HIV Prevention Options for Men Condoms, PrEP, PEP awareness, U=U partner dynamics, and harm reduction form men's HIV prevention. Learn the combined toolkit. HPV in Men: Testing and Prevention No approved HPV test exists for men. But warts, cancers, and transmission matter. Learn visual diagnosis, vaccination, and partner protection. HPV Vaccination for Adult Men HPV vaccination through 26 (discussed 27–45) prevents warts and cancers in men. Learn catch-up guidance, effectiveness, and access. PrEP Discussions for Men Who Have Sex with Men PrEP conversations for MSM cover candidacy without judgment, modality choice, monitoring rhythms, and cost navigation. Learn the discussion guide. Rectal STI Screening for Men Who Have Sex with Men MSM guidelines include routine rectal NAAT screening. Silent infections concentrate there. Learn schedules, self-collection, and follow-up. Sexual Health After Vasectomy: STI Risk Remains Vasectomy prevents pregnancy, not STIs. Learn why condoms and screening continue, plus post-vasectomy semen testing basics. STI Screening Frequency for Men Based on Risk Yearly baselines for most men, quarterly for ongoing risk. Learn risk-tiered screening cadences and event-driven testing rules. STI Testing for Men: What to Expect Urine tests, swabs, and blood draws cover men's STI screening. Learn what samples are taken, site-specific testing, and result logistics. STIs and Male Fertility: What Is Known Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and mumps orchitis can impair male fertility through duct scarring. Learn mechanisms, evaluation, and protection. Throat STI Screening for Men Who Have Sex with Men MSM guidelines include routine throat NAAT screening for silent gonorrhea/chlamydia. Learn schedules, swab experience, and treatment. What to Ask a Urologist About STI Symptoms Urology visits for genital symptoms work best with exposure timelines, prior tests, and specific questions. Learn the consultation playbook.
