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Men's Health

Men’s health addresses physical, mental, and social aspects unique to males. These include prostate health, urinary problems, testosterone levels, and testicular issues as well as support for mental health conditions, given the high rate of suicide in males compared to females.

Treatment and prevention strategies vary based on the specific condition and life stage. Prioritizing preventive care, mental well-being, and healthy habits is crucial in a population that statistically engages in riskier behaviors and visits the doctor less than females.

Common Questions & Answers

What are common men’s health issues?

Prostate conditions, cancer, erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, and male pattern baldness are common men’s health issues. Males also face unique challenges in mental, sexual, contraceptive, and social health.

Avoiding foods high in saturated and trans fats, salt, and added sugars can help prevent common health complications in older males. Specific nutrients may also have closer links to male sexual function than others, but the whole picture matters.

Frequently needing to pee (including during the night), dribbling urine, and painful, burning pee or ejaculation might suggest prostate issues. However, prostate problems often cause no symptoms at all, especially in the case of prostate cancer. This makes screenings crucial.

Guidelines suggest yearly colorectal cancer and blood pressure checks. Colorectal cancer screenings start at age 45, and regular prostate cancer screenings should take place from age 50 to 70, unless a strong personal or family history dictates otherwise. Discuss screenings with your physician.

Stress affects everyone’s health. However, men may be less likely to report mental and physical stress symptoms or to manage stress as effectively as women, and they may be more likely to experience depression and sexual dysfunction due to stress.

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Resources
  1. Suicide Data and Statistics. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. March 26, 2025.
  2. Men’s Health. World Health Organization. September 16, 2018.

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