Men's Health Services

Here’s the cold, hard truth: Men are living almost five years shorter than women. Why is that? Well, part of the reason is the simple fact that men are less likely than women to visit their doctor on a regular basis.

Routine exams and screenings (tests that look for diseases before any symptoms present themselves) are important in identifying problems early, before they get out of control. This is why preventive healthcare is so important in all stages of a man’s life.

Recommended Exams and Screenings by Age

All Ages
You should visit your primary care physician every two years, even if you don’t feel sick or have any chronic conditions. Here’s what typically happens during a physical exam:

• A discussion on your health history, current medications, diet and exercise.
• An examination of the muscular system, skeletal system, skin, heart and lungs.
• A genital examination and possible hernia check.
• Body mass index (BMI) based on your height and weight.
• Blood pressure screening.

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In Your 20s
In addition to a routine physical exam, your doctor may also recommend the following based on your history and healthcare goals:

• Immunizations
  • Influenza (annually)
  • Tetanus/Pertussis
  • Varicella
  • Up to age 26, you are eligible for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine series
  • Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
• Screenings
  • Cholesterol
  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid
  • Liver
  • Anemia
  • HIV and STDs
• Additional services

In Your 30s
In addition to a routine physical exam, your doctor may also recommend the following based on your history and healthcare goals:

• Immunizations
  • Influenza (annually)
  • Tetanus/Pertussis
  • Varicella
  • Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)

• Screenings

  • Cholesterol
  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid
  • Liver
  • Anemia
  • HIV and STDs
• Additional services

In Your 40s
In addition to a routine physical exam, your doctor may also recommend the following based on your history and healthcare goals:

• Immunizations
  • Influenza (annually)
  • Tetanus/Pertussis
  • Varicella
  • Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
• Screenings
  • Cholesterol
  • Heart disease tests
  • Blood glucose
  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid
  • Liver
  • Anemia
  • HIV and STDs
• Additional services

In Your 50s
In addition to a routine physical exam, your doctor may also recommend the following based on your history and healthcare goals:

• Immunizations
  • Influenza (annually)
  • Tetanus/Pertussis
  • Varicella
  • Up to age 55, you are eligible for measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
• Screenings
  • Cholesterol
  • Heart disease tests
  • Prostate
  • Colonoscopy
  • Blood glucose
  • Hearing
  • Vision
  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid
  • Lung
  • Liver
  • Anemia
  • HIV and STDs
• Additional services

In Your 60s and Beyond
In addition to a routine physical exam, your doctor may also recommend the following based on your history and healthcare goals:

• • Immunizations
    • Influenza (annually)
    • Tetanus/Pertussis
    • Varicella
    • Zoster
    • Pneumonia
  • Screenings
    • Cholesterol
    • Heart disease tests
    • Prostate
    • Colorectal
    • Dementia
    • Hearing
    • Vision
    • Alzeheimer’s
    • Lung
    • Blood glucose
    • Diabetes
    • Thyroid
    • Liver
    • Osteoperosis
    • Anemia
    • HIV and STDs
  • Additional services

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