The Complete Book of Men's Health: The Essential Guide for Men and Women

[Rear Cover:] DID YOU KNOW? • 80% OF MEN WILL NEED TREATMENT FOR PROSTATE PROBLEMS. • THE MALE SPERM COUNT HAS HALVED OVER THE LAST 50 YEARS. • YOUR DIET MAY BE HELPING YOU GO BALD. • CORONARY HEART DISEASE IS THE BIGGEST MALE KILLER. Men’s health has been ignored for far too long. This is the first major book to deal with the subject in a comprehensive fashion, and includes important information on over 300 conditions from acne to erections, from irritable bowel syndrome to herpes. This essential reference book for all men reveals crucial facts about your health, including: • HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR SPERM COUNT. • HOW TO DECREASE YOUR RISK OF CANCER. • HOW TO DECREASE YOUR RISK OF HEART DISEASE. • HOW TO EXAMINE YOUR TESTICLES. • HOW TO OBTAIN ENOUGH EXERCISE. • HOW CHANGING YOUR DIET CAN PROTECT AGAINST MALE DISEASES. Dr Sarah Brewer has a weekly column in the 'Daily Mirror' and is the author of several health books. ‘A great read for men and women—everything you need to know about the male body and were afraid to ask.’ —Dr Tim Black, CBE, Chief Executive, Marie Stopes Well Man Clinic The Complete Book of Men’s Health: Front Cover ......Page 1 About the Author ......Page 3 Title Page ......Page 5 Printer’s Imprint ......Page 6 Dedication ......Page 7 CONTENTS ......Page 9 List of Illustrations ......Page 11 Acknowledgements ......Page 13 Introduction ......Page 15 How to Use This Book ......Page 17 PART I: SEXUAL HEALTH ......Page 19 Chapt.1. The Complete Guide to the Penis ......Page 21 Chapt.2. The Male Reproductive Tract ......Page 42 Chapt.3. Spermatogenesis—The Formation of Sperm ......Page 62 Chapt.4. Factors that Affect Spermatogenesis ......Page 82 Chapt.5. Infertility ......Page 96 Chapt.6. The Prostate Gland ......Page 105 Chapt.7. Testosterone and Male Sexual Behaviour ......Page 140 Chapt.8. Male Sexual Dysfunction ......Page 153 Chapt.9. Contraception ......Page 165 Chapt.10. Sexually Transmissible Diseases ......Page 178 PART II: ILLNESS AND DISEASE ......Page 201 Chapt.11. Coronary Heart Disease ......Page 203 Chapt.12. High Blood Pressure ......Page 213 Chapt.13. Cancer ......Page 221 Chapt.14. The Male Intestinal Tract ......Page 225 Chapt.15. Hair and Skin Problems ......Page 249 Chapt.16. Sports Injuries ......Page 266 PART III: NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE ......Page 275 Chapt.17. Lifestyle Factors ......Page 277 Chapt.18. Sports Nutrition ......Page 315 Chapt.19. Vitamins and Men’s Health ......Page 342 Chapt.20. Minerals, Trace Elements and Men’s Health ......Page 360 Chapt.21. Antioxidants and Free Radicals ......Page 376 Useful Addresses ......Page 379 Index ......Page 390 Rear Cover ......Page 404 The human penis is the largest of any living primate and, unlike the males of many species (e.g. whale, bear, walrus, cattle, bats, rodents and lower monkeys) has evolved without the need for a strengthening bone.