[Boys' health from a urologic perspective].

Abstract

Boys' health and health promotion are crucial for preventing diseases in later life. Urology can take preventive action in all areas of male development, sexuality, and reproduction. This includes imparting knowledge about normal puberty development and general health care measures but also encompasses sex education about contraceptives and sexually transmitted diseases. This may include a focused physical examination and a check of vaccination protection. In order to implement these measures and to facilitate reaching the target group, it is useful to create specific advice services such as a boys' consultation hour. The content and depth of the conversation should be based on the life situation and prior knowledge of the person seeking advice. In this way, urology can also be a competent contact for questions about men's health in later phases of life.