Never underestimate how important it is to have regular checkups. Here’s a quick guide to some of the health exams and tests recommended for average-risk men over the age of 18. Ask your health care professional about the tests and timing that are right for you. Based on your medical history, your doctor may recommend other tests, exams or frequency.

 

Screening Test	Ages 18-39	Ages 40-49	Ages 50-64	Ages 65+
General Health      Full checkup, including weight and height	Discuss with health care professional	Discuss with health care professional	Discuss with health care professional	Discuss with health care professional
Cardiovascular Health
Electrocardiogram (EKG)	Discuss with health care professional	Discuss with health care professional	Discuss with health care professional	Discuss with health care professional
Blood Pressure Test	Starting at age 21, then once every 1-2 years if normal	Every 1-2 years	Every 1-2 years	Every 1-2 years
Cholesterol Test	Starting at age 20, then every 5 years	Every 5 years	Every 5 years	Every 5 years
Diabetes
Hemoglobin A1c blood sugar test	Starting at age 35, then every 3 years if normal	Every 3 years	Every 1-2 years	Yearly
Prostate Health
Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)		Discuss with health care professional	Yearly	Yearly
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)		Discuss with health care professional	Yearly	Yearly
Sexual Health
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)	Discuss with health care professional	Discuss with health care professional	Discuss with health care professional	Discuss with health care professional
Testicular exam	Monthly self-exam; and part of a general checkup	Monthly self-exam; and part of a general checkup	Monthly self-exam; and part of a general checkup	Monthly self-exam; and part of a general checkup
Erectile Function	Discuss with health care professional	Discuss with health care professional	Discuss with health care professional	Discuss with health care professional
Colorectal Health
Fecal occult blood test			Yearly	Yearly
Flexible Sigmoisdoscopy (with fecal occult blood tests is preferred)			Every 5 years	Every 5 years
Colonoscopy			Every 10 years	Every 10 years
Mental Health screening	Discuss with health care professional	Discuss with health care professional	Discuss with health care professional	Discuss with health care professional

  

Remember, your doctor or health care professional is the single best source of information regarding you and your health. Please consult your doctor if you have any question about your health, your symptoms, or your medication.

 

 

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