Episode Guide
Men
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Having waged war on the Vagina yesterday, the EI Docs turn their attention to the GP surgery’s most elusive creature – the ‘MAN’. From baldness to man boobs, and troublesome testicles to problem penises, the Docs are hitting the streets of Gloucester, searching for men who are in desperate need of a health MOT…
In the climax to our week of specials, the Embarrassing Bodies clinic sets up camp at Gloucester Rugby Club. And it’s not long before they’ve got their first eye-watering case: a man whose manhood has been mangled by a piercing. Fortunately, Dr Harper is on hand to give some advice on how to keep it clean, before she heads out to a local pub to quiz the locals on how much they know about their health – with predictably poor results…
Back at the club, the next patient who appears is suffering from the classic symptoms of an enlarged prostate. With 1 in 4 men over the age of 60 suffering in this way, Dr Jessen heads out to talk to pathologist Dr Jarmulowicz about how it affects men, and why so few know about it.
This is all brought into sharp focus by 53-year-old Barry, who was struck down by Prostate Cancer 3 years ago. With his symptoms worsening, Barry comes along to the clinic to see Dr Jessen about the options open to him, including surgical removal, which carries with it the risks of incontinence and impotence.
Most men would like to laugh off their illnesses, but the Docs have discovered that going bald can be no laughing matter. They’ve brought four balding blokes together to test out the latest hair loss products, including light technology; natural trichology, minoxydil lotion and even a full 6-hour hair transplant operation!
Dr Jessen also gets to grips with a case of gynecomastia (man-boobs to most of us), when we catch up with 33-year-old Abdul from Tuesday’s programme, who’s looking to put 17 years of discomfort behind him. After a two hour operation (and the removal of three pints of fat!) Abdul’s very happy to show off his manly new chest.
With surgery nearly over, Christopher drops in with a problem penis. The Docs decide that a chemically induced erection is the only way to find out if the problem will require a circumcision…
As last orders are called at the Embarrassing Bodies bar, there’s a final patient to be seen. John’s acne had given his confidence a massive knock – but with the aid of dermatologist Dr Chopra, John was able to avoid plastic surgery and get on the road to recovery.
And don’t forget – you can watch our self-check guide to how to check your testicles by clicking here, or you can get the guide on your mobile phone by texting BALLS to 84444…
The EB team would like to thank:
West London Clinic
University Hospital Birmingham
Dr Sunil Chopra
The London Dermatological Centre
Bostwick Laboratories – Genetic prostate cancer testing
Dr Richard Rogers
St Georges Hospital
Belgravia Centre
Transform
Peter Bannister Trichology
Tetbury Hospital
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I have the same case of extremeley bad acne on my head (not facial) my friend seems to remember a programme featuring this in your mens health section please help. my doctor prescribed me a vitimin tablet which has the worst side effects They are raised lumps which are weeping quite bad its getting me down HELP
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i have lots of small white spots up the back of my penis and was wondering what it is and how common it is, i am getting worreis and am wondering if it is normal, i think the name of it is fordyce disease, some places say its normal.
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I have a problem i have white lumbs around the edges of my penises head and it goes perpule Help me
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i fell asleep during programme 4 and have no idea what the final verdict was regarding the hair loss treatments. Can someone update me?
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I have diabetes and i havent done my diabetes correctly for about a year and a half whateffect would this have on my penis?
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can you tell me what treatment john had for his acne on his head as i am having the same problems obtaining the correct diagnosis and treatment
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im a woman but i feel male in a way and i grow back hair but when i shave it, it comes back twice as worse!
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What is the point of having your 'old chap' pierced like the guy on last nights episode?
Does it enhance sexual performance?...
I'm looking for something to give me an edge.
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I have whiteish/yellowish small raised bumps or spots all over my scrotum, on the underside of my penis and on the head of my penis. I have visited a GUM clinic where I was told this is normal however the condition is seriously having an adverse affect on my life (and im only 20). I have self researched the condition and it looks as if I have something called Fordyce Spots. Can anything be done to help my situation?
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