Annual Wellness Exam. These visits focus on preventive care and may include vaccinations, screenings to check for diseases, and education and counseling to help you make informed health decisions. Your height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) will likely be checked at every wellness visit. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about your diet and physical activity levels. Additional tests and exams may be needed to manage any chronic illness you may have. Your healthcare provider may also check your testicles for lumps, a change in size, and tenderness. These could be signs of a problem.

Bone Mineral Density Test. Men 70+ years old should have the test at least once. Men aged 50 to 69 who have risk factors or men who have broken a bone after age 50 should also have the test.

Colonoscopy. Men at average risk for developing colorectal cancer should have a colonoscopy at age 45 and then every 10 years. Men with inflammatory bowel diseases or a family history of colorectal cancer may need to start screening earlier than age 45 or have screenings more often.

Blood Glucose Test. Screening usually starts at age 45 and is normally done every 3 years. Screenings may begin earlier or be done more frequently if you are at risk for diabetes (for example, being overweight or having high blood pressure or cholesterol).

Eyes. At age 40, all adults with no signs or risk factors for eye disease should receive a baseline comprehensive eye evaluation. But see an ophthalmologist before age 40 if you have pre-existing eye disease, a family history of eye disease, or if you have a risk factor for developing one, such as high blood pressure or diabetes. Any many who has visual changes, injury, or other ocular symptoms should also see an ophthalmologist. Men 65+ with no risk factors should be examined every 1 to 2 years. This exam should include having your eyes checked for signs of cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and glaucoma. For all men, if an eye disease is detected, the frequency of eye exams will vary.

Ear. Talk with your healthcare provider about a hearing test if you are having any issues with your hearing.

Dental. Men should have a dental exam and cleaning every 6 to 12 months unless recommended otherwise.

Blood Pressure. Men should have their blood pressure checked once every 2 years beginning at age 20. If your blood pressure is higher than normal (120/80), your healthcare provider may check it more often.

Cholesterol. Most men should have their cholesterol checked every 4 to 6 years beginning at age 20. If your healthcare provider thinks you may have an increased risk of heart disease or stroke, he or she may check it more often.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. A one-time screening is recommended for men 65 to 75 years of age with a history of smoking.

General Vaccinations. Adults need to get shots (vaccinations) too. Ask your healthcare provider if you are up-to-date with your vaccines.

Shingles. Men 50+ years of age should get vaccinated to prevent shingles.

Pneumonia. Men 65+ years of age should get vaccinated against pneumonia.

HPV. Men up to the age of 45 should get vaccinated. Ask your healthcare provider for recommendation.

Mental Health. Talk with your healthcare provider if you feel sad, down, or hopeless.

Prostate Screening. Men 50 years of age and older should talk about screening for prostate cancer with their healthcare provider. African-American men and men who have a family history of prostate cancer should discuss screening at age 45.

HIV Test. All men between the ages of 15 and 65 should be screened at least once. Talk with your healthcare provider about how often you should be tested after the initial screening.

Syphilis, Chlamydia, & Gonorrhea. Screening at least once a year is recommended for all sexually active men. MSM who have multiple or anonymous partners should be screened more frequently (3-6 month intervals).

Sexual Problems. Talk with your healthcare provider about any issues you may have with erectile dysfunction, less or no interest in sex, or problems with ejaculation.

Infertility. If you think you may be infertile, talk with your healthcare provider. Fertility tests and treatments that may help are available.

Skin Changes. Talk with your healthcare provider if you notice any skin changes or unusual moles, or if you have a family history of skin cancer.

UV Protection. Protect your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays by putting on sunscreen and wearing sunglasses, a hat, and long-sleeved clothing.