George Lee

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most prevalent s*xually transmitted infections globally and a well-established cause of multiple malignancies. It plays a significant role in the global cancer burden, contributing to approximately 690,000 cancer cases each year and accounting for about 4.5–5% of all cancers worldwide. HPV is unique among infectious carcinogens because of its widespread transmission and its ability to cause cancers in both women and men.

The impact of HPV on male and female cancers - George Lee.my Dear Dr G, I am a father of two boys who is keen to highlight the lack of awareness for cancers in men induced by HPV. I have two teenage boys who are 13 and 14 years old. Both of them recently came home with HPV vaccination consent forms. Initially, I found it amusing as […]

Male fertility has long been considered relatively stable compared to female fertility, which declines more sharply with age. However, growing scientific evidence shows that advancing paternal age is associated with gradual changes in s***m quality, reproductive outcomes, and potential risks to offspring health.

The impact of ageing on male fertility - George Lee.my Dear Dr G, I read with interest the focus in the last few weeks on female impact on fertility. I guess you did not elaborate on the impact of men and fertility due to overwhelming importance of female factors. My wife and I have been married for more than a decade; we focused on our […]