For All Men at All Ages

No matter where you are in life, there are things you should be doing to ensure that you’re at your healthiest and catching problems at their earliest. Click on the links for information that fits your age. And make sure you visit our Age Screening Chart.

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Checkups and Screenings

Checkups & Screenings Frequency
Ages 20-39 Ages 40-49 Ages 50+
Source: Men's Health Network
PHYSICAL EXAM:
Review overall health status, perform a thorough physical exam and discuss health-related topics		 Every 3 years

Every 2 years 

 Every year
BLOOD PRESSURE Every year  Every year  Every year 
TB SKIN TEST:
Should be done on occasion of exposure or suggestive symptoms at direction of physician. Some occupations may require more frequent testing for public health indications.  		 Every 5 years  Every 5 years  Every 5 years 
BLOOD TESTS & URINALYSIS:
Screens for various illnesses and diseases (such as cholesterol, diabetes, kidney or thyroid dysfunction) before symptoms occur 		 Every 3 years  Every 2 years  Every year 
EKG:
Electrocardiogram screens for heart abnormalities 		 Baseline - age 30  Every 4 years  Every 3 years 
TETANUS BOOSTER Every 10 years  Every 10 years  Every 10 years 
RECTAL EXAM:
Screens for hemorrhoids, lower rectal problems, colon and prostate cancer.  		 Every year  Every year  Every year 
PSA BLOOD TEST:
Prostate specific 		 Not needed  Every year if African-American or have a family history of prostate cancer  Every year 
HEMOCCULT:
Screens stool for microscopic amounts of blood that can be a first indication of polyps or colon cancer 		 Not needed Every year  Every year 
CHEST X-RAY:
Should be considered in smokers over the age of 45 		 Discuss with physician  Discuss with physician  Discuss with physician 

SELF-EXAMS:

Testicle:
to find lumps in their earliest stages

Skin:
To look for signs of changing moles, freckles or early skin cancer

Oral:
to look for signs of cancerous lesions in the mouth

Breast:
to find abnormal lumps in their earliest stages 

 Monthly Monthly  Monthly 
BONE HEALTH:
Bone mineral density test. Testing is done under the supervision of your physician. 		 Not needed  Not needed  Discuss with physician at age 60 
TESTOSTERONE SCREENING:
Low testosterone symptoms include low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, fatigue and depression. Initial screening for symptoms with a questionnaire followed by a simple blood test. 		 Not needed  Discuss with physician  Discuss with physician 
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES Under physician supervision  Discuss with physician  Discuss with physician