Our providers see men of all ages for checkups, screenings and health concerns at 25511 Budde Rd, Suite 3901, in The Woodlands. A men's health visit focuses on the conditions that affect men most and the screenings that fit your age and risk.
A men's health visit goes beyond checking your weight and blood pressure. It is time to talk about prevention, screenings and any concerns you have. Many men put off visits until something is wrong. Regular checkups can find problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes early, often before they cause symptoms.
Depending on your age and health history, the visit may include:
Prostate cancer screening usually starts with a PSA blood test. The decision to screen is made together with your provider. Screening can find some cancers early. It can also lead to false alarms, extra tests and treatment for cancers that would never have caused harm. Your provider will explain these points so you can decide what is right for you.
We usually start this discussion at age 45. Men at higher risk, such as those with a father or brother who had prostate cancer, may start the discussion at 40. From age 55 to 69, screening decisions are made case by case.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States. High blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes raise this risk. These conditions often have no symptoms in the early stages, so testing is the main way to find them.
If a test result is high, your provider will talk with you about next steps. This may include changes to diet and activity, more testing or treatment. Ongoing conditions are managed at the same clinic. See our page on chronic disease management in The Woodlands. If weight is a concern, you can also ask about our medical weight loss program in The Woodlands.
You can bring up sexual health at any visit. Problems such as erectile dysfunction are common. They can also be linked to other conditions, including heart disease and diabetes, so they are worth checking. Your provider can also talk with you about family planning and testing for sexually transmitted infections.
Stress, low mood, anxiety, trouble sleeping and alcohol use all affect your physical health. Your provider may ask a few screening questions about these. If you are having a hard time, say so. Your provider can talk with you about options for support.
The screenings you need depend on your age, family history and habits. In general:
See our men's health page for the full list by age.
If your provider plans blood work that requires fasting, our staff will let you know before your visit.
Use the Book Appointment button at the top of the page, the Book Now button in the site menu or our bilingual chat assistant. You can also call (281) 466-4644. Our staff speaks English and Spanish. Men's health visits are also offered at our Katy clinic.
The discussion usually starts at 45, or at 40 for men at higher risk, such as those with a close family member who had prostate cancer. The decision to screen is made with your provider.
They overlap. A men's health visit puts more focus on screenings and concerns specific to men. Read about our annual physical exam in The Woodlands for comparison.
Yes. Sexual health is part of a men's health visit. Your provider may also check for related conditions such as heart disease or diabetes.
Screening for people at average risk usually starts at age 45. Your provider may suggest starting earlier if you have a family history or other risk factors.
Yes. Men's health visits are available at both our The Woodlands and Katy clinics.
25511 Budde Rd, Suite 3901, The Woodlands, TX
2715 N Mason Rd, Katy, TX
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Please talk with a provider about your own health. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.
