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Health Screenings for Men

6/5/2019 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Health and Wellness

Regular health screenings with a health care provider can help men find health problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, giving men the best chance for successful treatment.

Men should speak with their health care providers about having these screenings:

Screening	Age 18-39	Age 40-50	Age 50-64	Age 65 and older
Glaucoma	Once every 2-4 years	Once every 1-3 years	Once every 1-2 years	Once or twice a year
Type 2 diabetes		Once every 3 years (starting at age 45)	Once every 3 years	Once every 3 years
Prostate cancer		Ask the provider whether this screening is needed
Colorectal cancer			Ask the provider how often this screening is needed
Blood pressure	Regular screenings recommended
Cholesterol	Regular screenings recommended
HIV	Screen if there may have been exposure
Skin cancer	Regular screenings recommended
Testicular cancer	Screen during annual physical exam

When visiting their providers, men should also speak about these important health topics:

Family health history
Feelings of anxiety or depression
Additional health screenings that may be needed
Eating and exercise goals
Personal habits, such as alcohol or tobacco use
Healthy sleeping habits

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