Four tips for men’s health

Men, it is time to lead by example. Caring for your family begins with caring for yourself.

Primary care:

It is important for YOU to take your time and take care of yourself. Ignoring and suffering from symptoms will affect your work, home, and social life. Visiting your GP and planning your annual adult wellness visit will keep your health on track. During your wellness visit, your provider will:

• Check your overall physical, social, and emotional health
• Make sure you are up to date on vaccines
• Measure blood pressure
• Raise any concerns you have with your health
• Do routine checkups

Find a provider for your family or your location near you.

Preventive examinations:

Delaying checkups can have serious effects on your health and everyday life. Screenings are incredibly important in the early detection and treatment of a disease. Skipping your screening can have an immediate impact on your family and friends if the condition goes unnoticed. The sooner it is identified and treated, the better the results will be.

Make sure you are up to date on these important routine screenings:

• Colonoscopy from 45
• Prostate screening from 50
• Diabetes screening

Schedule your checkups or find a location near you.

Urology: Urology deals with the male reproductive organs. Urologists treat conditions such as low testosterone, enlarged prostate, bladder problems, and prostate cancer. Although there isn’t an exact age at which men can start showing signs of problems around 50, most symptoms will be noticed for the first time. Talk to your MercyOne provider to learn more or to find a urologist near you.

Behavioral and Mental Health:

Almost 1 in 10 men have depression or anxiety. It can be difficult to tell whether these symptoms are circumstance related and getting better over time, or whether they are clinically significant. Often times, people try to change their personal life before seeking treatment. However, a significant mental health problem affects the brain, which can lead to poor concentration, lack of energy, difficulty in making decisions and problem solving, and affecting mood, enjoyment and anxiety.

If it’s not an emergency, speak to your GP about treatment. Just as your doctor can prescribe medication for high blood pressure, so can prescription medication for your mental health. Most antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications are prescribed by general practitioners, and if they think you would benefit from a visit, they will refer you accordingly.

Sometimes mental health problems can make things seem hopeless, leading to severe symptoms such as panic attacks and thoughts of suicide. Suicides are more common in men than women, especially those aged 65 and over. Suicide is the ninth killer of death in Iowa. Maintaining your mental health is about keeping your brain working the best it can so you can be there for your friends and family.

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If you or someone you know is considering suicide, here are some confidential hotlines available 24/7:

(in Spanish – 1-888-628-9454)

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