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NHS Choices: How healthy is your penis?

Whether you've got a slight itch, a growth, or want to check out how healthy your penis is NHS Choices recommends you visit their new penis health gallery at www.nhs.uk/penischeck

Dr Knut Schroder, GP and spokesperson for NHS Choices, commented: "Many men find it difficult talking to medical professionals about intimate concerns and often turn to the internet for advice. Male patients of mine often delay visiting the surgery with a private problem, sometimes until it's very late. This is worrying if it means that conditions are going untreated or causing unnecessary anxiety and discomfort. If they are looking for men's health advice online in the meantime it's vital that they seek out a reliable source. For this reason, NHS Choices now offers a great opportunity for men to check out their penis problems with a visual guide that could either alleviate any concerns they have, or encourage them to visit their GP as appropriate."

In addition to the penis gallery, NHS Choices has a section dedicated to penis health and would encourage all men to log on and find out more about their penis and how to keep penis healthy.

Notes to the editor

NHS Choices at www.nhs.uk is the most popular online source of health information in the UK, attracting more than 10m visits per month. The website has the most comprehensive A-Z of health conditions available, advice on healthy living, guides to local health services, and a daily analysis of the science behind the medical headlines.

For all media enquiries contact the NHS Choices press office:
Natasha Rydlewski or Kindra Hyttner
0207 654 2262
Natasha.rydlewski@capita.co.uk
Kindra.hyttner@capita.co.uk
www.nhs.uk/press