Consideration is given to men's health under the following:

• General health, lifestyle and prevention
• Prostate cancer
• Sexual Health

General health, lifestyle and prevention:

For whatever reason, men are generally poor attenders at doctors. They generally do not prioritise their health and often develop poor lifestyles. They very often initially attend at the request of a female partner. We recognise these factors at the Clinic and encourage men to attend more frequently by:

• Offering early morning appointments: 8.30 am on 3 days and 8.00 am 2 days
• Developing a lifestyle plan with the patient
• Offering a reminder service should someone miss/forget a follow up appointment
• Encouraging realistic goals to achieve successful outcomes

Appointments are made for routine surgeries by contacting reception. The main issues men present with include:

• Raised blood pressure, heart disease and concerns about both
• Minor illness
• Anxiety, depression and other psychological illness
• Muscular problems, backache and sports injuries
• Asthma, bronchitis and chest problems.
• Sexual health, issues around sexuality
• Urinary and genital problems/concerns
• Work/relationship related stress and fatigue
• Alcoholism
• Chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, epilepsy etc.
• Old age related disease and disability.

By engaging with our patients, the staff at the Clinic aim to make positive interventions by treating, managing and supporting men and linking them to the appropriate resources around us.

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Prostate cancer:

Cancer of the prostate is the second highest cause of death from cancer in men. Although there is not a uniform recommendation on how or on whom we should screen for this cancer, there is some evidence that a blood test in association with a rectal examination is of benefit to older men. In the Clinic, we offer this to men who have urinary symptoms and those over 50 years who have no symptoms and wish to be screened. In cases where prostate cancer has been diagnosed, we work with the relevant oncologists and urologists to prevent any further deterioration or recurrence.

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Sexual Health:

Sexually transmitted diseases are an increasing feature of everyday general practice. We offer advice and a limited screening in this regard. There are several local services to which we refer for a full screen. Sexual dysfunction, very often expressed by erectile dysfunction, can be treated by appropriate medication by a doctor in the Clinc or psychological support, expert support which is available locally.

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