Men’s Health Screening Schedule

18 items · Health · Easy difficulty · 15 min

Stay proactive with essential men's health screenings and vaccinations.

• Check blood pressure

  Measure at least once a year; more often if readings are high or you have risk factors.

• Get fasting lipid panel

  Check total cholesterol and LDL every 4–6 years, or more often with risk factors.

• Test for diabetes (HbA1c or fasting glucose)

  Screen at least every 3 years starting at 45, sooner with obesity or family history.

• Discuss prostate screening (PSA) with provider

  Talk about risks/benefits—typically from age 50, earlier if high risk.

• Check if due for colorectal cancer screening

  Most men start at age 45; start earlier with family history or symptoms.

• Schedule colonoscopy or stool-based test

  Choose the test with your provider and book it as recommended.

• Perform monthly testicular self-exam

  Check for lumps, swelling, or changes; report any concerns immediately.

• Review vaccination status

  Confirm which routine vaccines and boosters you need by age and condition.

• Update tetanus-diphtheria booster (Td or Tdap) every 10 years

  Ensure one dose of Tdap then Td/Tdap boosters every 10 years.

• Get annual influenza vaccine

  Receive yearly flu shot during flu season.

• Get pneumococcal vaccine if 65+ or at-risk

  Follow age and risk-based guidance from your provider.

• Discuss HPV vaccination with provider

  Consider vaccination through age 26; discuss up to age 45 case-by-case.

• Test for sexually transmitted infections when appropriate

  Screen based on sexual activity and risk; discuss frequency with your clinician.

• Check skin for new or changing moles

  Note asymmetry, border, color, diameter, or evolving spots; see dermatologist if concerned.

• Review family history and risk factors

  Update family cancer and heart disease history to personalize screening timing.

• Bring list of medications and supplements to appointments

  Include doses and over-the-counter products to check interactions and side effects.

• Schedule annual physical with primary care

  Use this visit to review screening needs, results, and preventive care.

• Follow up on abnormal results promptly

  Arrange referrals, repeat tests, or specialist visits as advised by your provider.

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