Male Health

Men are more likely to suffer or die from preventable causes such as heart disease and unintentional injuries than women. Male health focuses on health conditions specific only to men such as prostate related illnesses (erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer), and serious diseases for which men are at higher risk for such as heart disease and lung cancer. Male health issues are related to reproductive, sexual, cardiovascular, and mental health, and cancer prevention and treatment. Often lifestyle factors including diet, stress, and exercise, and preventive screenings are considered when assessing male health.

What do male health tests measure?

Male health tests assess hormones and biomarkers significant to male health such as testosterone, cortisol, prostate specific antigen (PSA), cholesterol, and HbA1C. There are a variety of tests using various types of samples (blood, saliva, urine). 

Some examples of these tests include:

• DUTCH's Complete (Dried Urine):  A detailed analysis is performed on a urine sample for the sex and adrenal hormones and associated metabolites. Daily and free cortisol, organic acids meltonis, and 8-OHdG are included.
• Access Medical Labs' Testosterone, Free & Total:  A serum sample is assessed for free and total testosterone, which can be helpful in determining testicular function in males.
• Access Medical Labs' PSA, Total (mcr Scr):  A serum sample is analyzed for total PSA to support monitoring and treatment response. Elevated levels can be indicative of prostate inflammation, benign prostatic hypertrophy.

Alongside male health tests, a physical examination and medical history are important, as well as recommended age-group screenings such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and prostate cancer.