Men’s Health Month is in June, and it’s all about raising awareness for a range of problems that are specific to men. We’d like to take a moment to share some basic — but crucial — information on men’s health with you. Routine urological examinations are critical for males, particularly beyond the age of 50. When identified early, several diseases are very curable.
Some facts you should know include:
- Low testosterone levels can lead to weariness, weight gain, hair loss, and sexual dysfunction in men. Test your testosterone levels if you suspect a low level.
- BPH, often known as an enlarged prostate, isn’t cancer and hasn’t been connected to it. It can, however, create unpleasant symptoms like painful urination, sluggish urine flow, and urinary incontinence.
- In the Philippines, prostate cancer is the fifth-highest cause of cancer death among males. It is, however, very treatable and curable when found early.
- Erectile dysfunction is not considered normal, and it affects men of all ages. It can strike anyone at any age, and a number of circumstances may play a role.
- A PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) test determines the amount of circulating protein produced by the prostate. Elevated PSA levels can signal a number of issues, ranging from inflammation to cancer, so you should get tested every year.
- Testicular cancer tumors are most frequent in men between the ages of 20 and 40. They’re also quite treatable. You should conduct regular self-examinations and make an appointment if anything unusual is discovered.
- Nonbacterial prostatitis, acute bacterial prostatitis, and chronic prostatitis are the three types of prostatitis (prostate inflammation). If you’re having trouble peeing, have pelvic pain, lower back pain, or a burning sensation while peeing, make an appointment with your urologist as soon as possible to get to the bottom of the problem.
We value your health and encourage you to maintain all routine checkups up to date, even if you haven’t noticed any new symptoms. If you’re experiencing symptoms, it’s advisable to get them looked out as soon as possible before they worsen. Take charge of your health in Men’s Health Month and make strides toward becoming more proactive.
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