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Approximately 13.8% of men aged 18 and older are in poor health. Seeking out men’s health primary and preventive care helps you stay healthy and age gracefully. At Sage Medical Clinic in Helena, Montana, the team of experienced family medicine physicians provides men’s screenings and other health services to address low testosterone, prostate issues, heart disease, and other conditions that commonly affect men. Call the practice today to learn more, or book an appointment online.
What is men’s health care?
Men’s health care focuses on preventive care, sexual health and function, hormonal health, and urology.
The team can monitor you for conditions and symptoms, such as:
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low testosterone
- Low libido
- Prostate enlargement or cancer
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular diseases
- High cholesterol
- Lung cancer
- Hair loss
- Obesity
- Depression and anxiety
Sage Medical Clinic can address conditions that affect men exclusively and others that affect men at high rates, especially as you age. They can also discuss male contraception options with you or reproductive health.
When should I seek out men’s health care?
It’s never too early to talk to your provider about men’s health. Even in your youth or young adulthood, seeking out care and learning preventive tips can help you stay healthy as you get older.
When you reach your forties or fifties, the team can also recommend specific screening tests and educate you on conditions that tend to arise with age — like low testosterone.
What services does men’s health include?
Sage Medical Clinic offers several services and treatments to help you manage or prevent men’s health issues.
Physical exams
Routine physicals help you keep up with preventive care services like screenings and vaccinations. You’re also able to discuss any concerns or symptoms with your provider.
Lifestyle management
The team gives you personalized recommendations to keep you healthy and may recommend quitting smoking, weight loss support, or cutting down on alcohol.
Screenings
Screenings monitor you for conditions like prostate cancer and sexually transmitted diseases (STIs). Some conditions may not have obvious symptoms, so discussing with your provider when they recommend certain screenings is important.
Other screenings may include blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, and skin cancer checks or colonoscopies.
Medications
Prescription medications are available for erectile dysfunction, cardiovascular diseases, hair loss, and other conditions that commonly affect men.
Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone replacement therapy can replenish your testosterone supply and reduce symptoms like erectile dysfunction, fatigue, and irritability.
Call Sage Medical Clinic today to learn more about men’s health services, or book an appointment online.