Men's Health
Spermatocele: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A spermatocele is a small, fluid-filled cyst that forms in the epididymis — the coiled tube that sits above and behind each …
Medical Author
Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD
Family Physician · Canada Health Journal
Dr. Sarah Mitchell is a board-certified family physician with over 15 years of clinical experience. She completed her MD at the University of Toronto and her residency at Toronto General Hospital. Dr. Mitchell specializes in preventive medicine and chronic disease management. She is a member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles on preventive health care.
Articles by Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD
Men's Health
Orchitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Men
Orchitis happens when one or both testicles become inflamed. In most cases, an infection is to blame.
Men's Health
Genital Itching in Men: Causes, Treatment & Prevention
There are many possible reasons why a man might experience itching in the genital area. Some causes are non-infectious, while …
Men's Health
Epididymitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The epididymis is a long, tightly coiled tube that sits on top of and behind each testicle.
Men's Health
Male Genital Health: Common Conditions in Men
Because of their location, male genitals are at risk of injury during everyday activities. Sports like soccer and cycling are …
Men's Health
Candida Balanitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Balanitis is the medical term for inflammation of the glans, which is the rounded head of the penis.
Men's Health
Male Genital Health: Conditions Every Man Should Know
The male reproductive system has one main job: to produce, store, and deliver sperm. It also produces hormones like testosterone, …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Fragile X Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Fragile X syndrome is caused by a change, or mutation, in a single gene called FMR1. This gene sits on the X chromosome.
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
WAGR Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
WAGR syndrome gets its name from the four main conditions it involves. The letters stand for Wilms tumour, Aniridia, Genital or …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Turner Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Turner syndrome is sometimes called gonadal dysgenesis. It happens when a girl is born with only one fully functioning X …