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Health checks for men
Men are often less likely to seek
preventive care, which can
mean health risks are picked
up later. Important checks to
consider include:
• Blood pressure
• Cholesterol
• Diabetes risk
• Kidney health
• Bowel screening
• Skin checks
• Mental health
• Alcohol intake
• Smoking or vaping
• Sexual health
• Testicular concerns
• Prostate health
Prostate cancer testing should
be discussed with a GP. Australia
does not have a national
population screening program
for prostate cancer, and PSA
testing has both bene昀椀ts and
limitations. Your GP can help you
make an informed decision based
on your age, symptoms, family
history and personal risk.
Men should seek medical advice
if they notice urinary changes,
blood in urine or semen, pelvic
pain, erectile concerns, testicular
changes, unexplained weight
loss or persistent fatigue.
Health checks for women
Women’s health checks change across
the life course, from reproductive
health through to menopause, bone
health and cancer screening.
Important checks to consider include:
• Blood pressure
• Cholesterol
• Diabetes risk
• Kidney health
• Bowel screening
• Skin checks
• Breast screening
• Cervical screening
• Sexual health
• Contraception
• Pregnancy planning
• Menstrual health
• Menopause symptoms
• Bone health
• Mental health
