The Stigma
But this hasn’t always been the case. There has always been a stigma of embarrassment and a feeling of inadequacy associated with men’s health or sexual matters.
This was especially so in the 18th to early 20th centuries, where the open discussion of sex was socially repressed in western society.
French historian and philosopher Michel Foucault, author of the thought-provoking and controversial book “The History of Sexuality”, attributed the change in attitudes towards sex during this time period to be a by-product of the rise of capitalism, fervent religion and a bourgeois society.
People then were looking at sex from a scientific and technical point of view, which we all know, can sometimes be jejune and dry.
Liberation of Sexuality
The late 20th and 21st century ensued, and today, we see the resurgence and (partial) liberation of sexuality in modern times. Flip open any men’s or women’s magazine for the modern cosmopolitan individual and there would undoubtedly be multiple columns discussing sexual matters. Today, we approach sexual health from both angles – the scientific method and the social aspect of it.
The term “Andrology” was first proposed in 1951 and “Andrology” has only been studied as a distinct speciality since the late 1960s.
Andrology & Medical Conditions
Andrology deals with issues of the male reproductive system during the course of a man’s life – every time point from development to maturity and senescence.
We can effectively deal with issues such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, infertility, phimosis, urinary issues, male pattern baldness, andropause, and sexually transmitted diseases – anything that can affect a man.
We know how damaging these problems can be to a man’s ego. Do not let your self-esteem get battered.
In this field, it’s not just pathology we are concerned with, it is the quality of life as well.
On one too many occasions have patients come to me with a cough or a non-specific symptom like fatigue, only to subsequently meekly ask for erectile dysfunction medication at the end of the consult (which incidentally is not the only way to treat erectile dysfunction)
Women have their gynaecologist, and men now have their andrologist.
Do not be shy! Come forward, and let’s talk about sex.
List of Men’s Health Service in Our Clinic
DTAP Andrology Clinic in Singapore:
1) Dr. Tan & Partners (DTAP Clinic) @Somerset
Men’s Lifestyle Clinic
Address:
Orchard Building
#10-08, 1 Grange Road
Singapore 239693
Telephone:
+65 6262 0762
Email: hello@dtapclinic.com
Operating Hours:
Monday to Thursday
09.30 a.m to 2.00 p.m. and
3.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Friday
09.30 a.m to 1.00 p.m. and
2.00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday
9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m
Sunday and Public Holiday
Closed
2) Dr. Tan & Partners (DTAP Clinic) @Holland V
Men’s Health & Sexual Health Clinic
Dr. Julian Hong is currently practising in Men’s Health & Sexual Clinic @Holland V
Address:
15B Lorong Liput
(Next to Holland Piazza)
Singapore 277730
Telephone:
+65 6235 1339
Email: hello@dtapclinic.com
Operating Hours:
Monday to Friday
8.00 a.m to 8.00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m
Public Holiday Closed
3) Dr. Tan & Partners (DTAP Clinic) @Siglap
Men’s Health & Sexual Health Clinic
Dr. Edwin Ong is currently practising in Men’s Health & Sexual Clinic @Siglap
Address:
914 East Coast Road
#01-04 The Domain,
Singapore 459108
Telephone:
+65 6962 2144
Email: hello@dtapclinic.com
Operating Hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
10.00 a.m to 6.00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday
12.00 noon to 8.00 p.m
Saturday
9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m
Sunday & Public Holiday Closed
4) Dr. Tan & Partners (DTAP Clinic) @Raffles Place
Men’s Health & Sexual Health Clinic
Dr. Benjamin Loh is currently practising in Men’s Health & Sexual Clinic @Raffles Place
Address:
20 Cecil Street,
#02-01 PLUS
Singapore 049705
Telephone:
+65 6962 7144
Email: hello@dtapclinic.com
Operating Hours:
Monday
8.00 a.m to 6.00 p.m.
Tuesday to Friday
8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m
Saturday
9.00 am – 1.00 pm
Sunday and Public Holiday – Closed
4) Dr. Tan & Partners (DTAP Clinic) @Novena
Men’s Health & Sexual Health Clinic
Dr. Tan Kok Kuan is currently practising in Men’s Health & Sexual Clinic @Novena Medical Centre
Address:
Novena Medial Centre
#08-31, 10 Sinaran Drive
Singapore 307506
Telephone:
+65 6397 2095
Email: hello@dtapclinic.com
Operating Hours:
Monday to Friday
8.30 a.m to 5.30 p.m.
Saturday
9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m
Sunday and Public Holiday
Closed
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