Feeling healthy? Keep it that way with these routine screenings for males age 18 and older as recommend by the American Urological Association. Some are available through Tallwood Men's Health, but also use your primary care physician as a resource when determining which tests are appropriate for you.
Ages 18 to 39
Office visit/exam with primary care physician (Review health status, undergo exam, discuss concerns): Every 2 years.*
BMI weight-to height ratio: Every 2 years.
Blood pressure check: Every 2 years.
Lipids/cholesterol panel (Screen for abnormalities in lipids and/or cholesterol levels): Every 4 years.
Fasting blood sugar/hemoglobin A1c (Screen for prediabetes or diabetes): Discuss with physician (age 30+).
Urinalysis: Screen for urinary abnormalities which may be sign of other diseases: Every 2 years.
Sexually transmitted diseases: Sexually active adults at risk for STDs should be screened: Discuss with physician.
Tetanus booster vaccination: Every 10 years.
Self-examinations: Monthly.
- Testicles: to find lumps in early stages.
- Skin: to look for changing moles or early lesions.
*More frequent office visits may be recommended by your PCP based on other health factors.
Ages 40-49
Office visit/exam with primary care physician (Review health status, undergo exam, discuss concerns): Every 2 years.*
BMI weight-to height ratio: Every 2 years.
Blood pressure check: Every 2 years.
Lipids/cholesterol panel (Screen for abnormalities in lipids and/or cholesterol levels): Every 4 years.
Fasting blood sugar/hemoglobin A1c (Screen for prediabetes or diabetes): Every 3 years.
Urinalysis: Screen for urinary abnormalities which may be sign of other diseases: Every 2 years.
Colonoscopy (Flexible scope examines colon for polyps and early cancers): If family history or genetic risk factors.
PSA blood test (Evaluate for prostate abnormalities, such as infection or cancer): If family history or African American.
Chest X-ray (Consider yearly if a smoker age 45-plus): Discuss with physician.
Sexually transmitted diseases (Sexually active adults at risk for STDs should be screened): Discuss with physician.
Tetanus booster vaccination: Every 10 years.
Self-examinations: Monthly.
- Testicles: to find lumps in early stages.
- Skin: to look for changing moles or early lesions.
*More frequent office visits may be recommended by your PCP based on other health factors.
Ages 50-69
Office visit/exam with primary care physician (Review health status, undergo exam, discuss concerns): Every year.
BMI weight-to height ratio: Every year.
Blood pressure check: Every year.
Lipids/cholesterol panel (Screen for abnormalities in lipids and/or cholesterol levels): Every 4 years.
Fasting blood sugar/hemoglobin A1c (Screen for prediabetes or diabetes): Every 3 years.
Urinalysis: Screen for urinary abnormalities which may be sign of other diseases: Every year.
Rectal exam (Screens for hemorrhoids or anal/prostate abnormalities): Every year.
Colonoscopy (Flexible scope examines colon for polyps and early cancers): Every 10 years.*
PSA blood test (Evaluate for prostate abnormalities, such as infection or cancer): Every 1-2 years at age 55 and up.
Chest X-ray (Consider yearly if a smoker age 45-plus): Discuss with physician.
Bone mineral density scan (Assess bone health): Discuss with physician.
Sexually transmitted diseases (Sexually active adults at risk for STDs should be screened): Discuss with physician.
Tetanus booster vaccination: Every 10 years.
Self-examinations: Monthly.
- Testicles: to find lumps in early stages.
- Skin: to look for changing moles or early lesions.
*More frequent office visits may be recommended by your PCP based on other health factors.
Age 70 and older
Office visit/exam with primary care physician (Review health status, undergo exam, discuss concerns): Every year.
BMI weight-to height ratio: Every year.
Blood pressure check: Every year.
Lipids/cholesterol panel (Screen for abnormalities in lipids and/or cholesterol levels): Every 4 years.
Fasting blood sugar/hemoglobin A1c (Screen for prediabetes or diabetes): Every 3 years.
Urinalysis: Screen for urinary abnormalities which may be sign of other diseases: Every year.
Colonoscopy (Flexible scope examines colon for polyps and early cancers): Every 10 years.*
Chest X-ray (Consider yearly if a smoker age 45-plus): Discuss with physician.
Bone mineral density scan (Assess bone health): Discuss with physician.
Sexually transmitted diseases (Sexually active adults at risk for STDs should be screened): Discuss with physician.
Tetanus booster vaccination: Every 10 years.
Self-examinations: Monthly.
- Testicles: to find lumps in early stages.
- Skin: to look for changing moles or early lesions.
*More frequent office visits may be recommended by your PCP based on other health factors.