Why Men Avoid The Doctor

  • Stoicism
  • High cost
  • Busy schedules
  • The challange of getting an appointment
  • Embarrassment-getting the DRE
  • Afraid of what the Doctor might tell them-stop smoking, eat too poorly, drink too much, not enough exercise

Men’s Preventative Health Screenings

  • Blood pressure check every 2 years starting at age 18
  • Cholesterol blood test starting at age 20
  • Fasting blood sugar test every 3 years starting at age 45
  • PSA blood test and DRE starting at age 40
  • Colonoscopy every 10 years starting at age 50
  • Skin exam if find any changing or irregular moles
  • Testicular exam starting at age 20
  • Immunizations-tetanus every 7-10 years