The prophylactic examinations of men usually rest on the heads of women. They usually encourage men to undergo preventive examinations. The type of tests that are necessary depends on the man's age and he alth.

Prophylactic examinations of men . These include bothpreventive general examinations , which we all perform, as well as specialized, specifically monitoring male ailments. Men are still more exposed than women to coronary heart disease and sleep apnea, as well as the metabolic syndrome (diabetes, hypertension and high blood lipids) associated with abdominal obesity, and are at greater risk of lung and colon cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD). Specificallymale preventive examinationsare associated with testicular and prostate cancer.

Prophylactic examination of men 20 +

  • Lipidogram, i.e. determination of total cholesterol, HDL and LDL fractions and blood triglycerides - once every five years.
  • X-ray of the lungs - once every five years.
  • OB morphology - once every 2-3 years.
  • Testing of the testicles by a doctor (for testicular cancer) - every 3 years.
  • Examination by a general practitioner, height and weight control, waist circumference measurement and blood pressure measurement - once a year.
  • Testing blood glucose - once a year.
  • Dental check-up and teeth cleaning from plaque - once every six months.
  • Self-examination of the testicles (whether they have increased in volume, are not painful, are there no palpable lumps) - once a month.

Prophylactic examinations for men 30 +

  • Ophthalmological vision control with fundus examination - once 3-5 years (men with diabetes or hypertension every year).
  • Examination of electrolytes (especially sodium and potassium, which are crucial for electrolyte balance important for the heart) - once every 3 years.
  • Testing of the testicles by a doctor - every 2-3 years.
  • Lipidogram - every 2-3 years.
  • Morphology and ESR - once every 1-2 years.
  • Blood glucose test and urinalysis - once a year.
  • GP check-up, weight control, waist circumference measurement and blood pressure measurement - once a year.
  • Lung X-ray (X-ray) - once every 1-2 years(smokers once a year or as indicated by a doctor)
  • Dental examination and cleaning of teeth from plaque - once every six months.
  • Testing of the testicles - once a year.

Prophylactic examination of men 40 +

  • Hearing test - once in 10 years.
  • Testing of the testicles by a doctor - every 3 years.
  • Electrolyte level testing - every 3 years.
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG) - every 2-3 years.
  • X-ray of the lungs - every 2 years (smokers as indicated by the doctor).
  • Lipidogram (cholesterol and fractions, triglycerides) - every 2 years
  • Morphology, ESR, blood glucose level and general urine test - once a year.
  • Prostate inspection by rectal examination - once a year.
  • General medical examination, weight check, waist circumference measurement and blood pressure measurement - once a year.
  • Fecal occult blood test - once a year after the age of 45.
  • Ophthalmological examination (eye check, fundus examination and intraocular pressure measurement) - once a year.
  • Dental examination and cleaning of teeth from plaque - once every six months.
  • Testing of the testicles - once a month.

Prophylactic examination of men 50 +

  • Colonoscopy (endoscopy of the large intestine) - every 5 years
  • Testing of the testicles by a doctor - once every 3 years.
  • Testing the level of electrolytes and determining the concentration of andrgenes (male sex hormones) in the blood - once every three years.
  • Hearing test - every 2-3 years.
  • Thyroid hormone testing - once 1-2 years.
  • Morphology, ESR, blood glucose level, lipid profile and general urinalysis - once a year.
  • General medical examination, weight control, measurement of the waist circumference and ultrasound of the abdominal cavity - once a year.
  • Ophthalmological examination (eye check, fundus examination and intraocular pressure measurement) - once a year.
  • Rectal prostate examination and PSA antigen determination - once a year.
  • Densitometry (bone density) test - once, after the age of 65, later as indicated by the doctor.
  • Dental examination - once every six months.
  • Testing of the testicles - once a month.

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