Mens Health gains more attention-Part II
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MALE PROBLEMS
Here's a guide to the most appropriate tests for each age of human life:
In childhood
Physical examination
- Must be done within 2 years of age, to verify the location of the testes in the scrotum. Testicles outside the scrotum may cause infertility.
Physical examination of the penis
Should be made up to 3 years to identify the presence of phimosis (inability to expose the glans). When there is phimosis, it is necessary to operate, because it can facilitate the development of cancer of the penis.
In adolescence
Physical examination
Should be done about 14 years to examine and evaluate the presence of a varicocele (dilated veins in the testicle).
Guidance on sex education
At the consultation, the physician should focus on the use of condoms, prevention of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (HPV, AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea), and on testicular self-examination.
Electrocardiogram
Suitable for people with suspected murmur (abnormal noise in the heart) or family history of heart disease.
At 20
Echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart)
Suitable for people with suspected cardiac abnormalities.
Exercise test
Suitable for young people who start physical activities.
At 30
Laboratory tests
For serum cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose and uric acid in the blood. In case of changes, the tests should be repeated in 12 months, otherwise it can be done every two years.
At 40
Prostate Exam
Who has cases of prostate cancer in the family should start the evaluation for early diagnosis of disease. Who does not have cases in the family should get to 45. The examination should be done once a year, and includes digital rectal examination and serum PSA (protein in the blood). Another possibility is to diagnose prostatic hyperplasia, which can cause incontinence).
Serum testosterone
Blood test to assess possible hormonal problems in men who have symptoms such as decreased sexual desire, cognitive and memory, irritability and fatigue.
Heart Check-up routine
Electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress test and Laboratory tests. Patients with changes must repeat the check-up annually.
At 50
Clinical examination
Urologic consultation to assess erectile function, erectile dysfunction (commonly referred to as impotence) usually appears after 40 years and increases with age. The dysfunction may be a sign of other problems.
The age of 60
Serum testosterone
If there are symptoms, the dosage should be measured.
Source: Ministry of Health; Aguinaldo César Nardi, director of the Brazilian Society of Urology; Antonio Carlos Chagas, president of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology.
Source: Folhapress
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