Men’s Health Month – Taking Charge of Your Health, One Checkup at a Time

June starts Men’s Health Month, a time for men to take charge of their health, one checkup at a time.

Urological health may not be on the top of mind for most men, but one common theme is the earlier an issue is caught, the better chance it can be treated. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the US, and testicular cancer is one of the most curable cancers if found early. But cancers are not the only urological issues men should be getting checked out.

Here are some types of exams that men should be aware of that could save their life.

Sexual Health Exams

• Read our erectile dysfunction patient guide for an overview of symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
• Learn about vasectomy basics, including details about the procedure and reversal.

Testicular Exams

• Download the Testicular Cancer Fact Sheet to help young men learn about testicular cancer and why testicular self-exams are of great value.
• Read the Testicular Cancer Patient Guide, which includes patient stories, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

Prostate Exams

• Check out the Advanced Prostate Cancer Patient Guide which includes how to diagnose, screen, treat and manage advanced prostate cancer.
• Download the football-themed Prostate Health Playbook which covers prostatitis, BPH, incontinence and details on prostate cancer screening and treatment options.

Urology Tune-Ups

• Read the Men’s Urology - What You Should Know Fact Sheet to learn the basics about urologic health for men.
• Download the What African American Men Should Know Fact Sheet and the What Latino Men Should Know Fact Sheet, which includes numbers and screenings to help African American and Latino men keep their health in check.

To learn more about men’s health, view the Urology Care Foundation’s Men’s Health Month Info Center.