Men’s Health in Walnut Creek, CA

Men’s health clinics provide a safe space for men to confidentially address any and all health concerns they may have with their physicians. The medical physicians are then able to help run tests, diagnose, and offer treatments and prescriptions to address any health issues their male patients may be dealing with.

How often a man should be visiting his doctor or what is considered a regular visit will depend on several factors including age, health, and family medical history; however, if we generally look at it, it should be:

– Aged 18-39 should visit the doctor every two years to have their blood pressure checked
– Aged 35+ should be tested for high cholesterol and heart disease every five years
– Aged 45+ should be screened for diabetes every three years
– Aged 50-75 if no history or colon cancer or polyps, men should be screened for colorectal cancer every five to ten years.

Each individual is different, and your doctor may recommend a different time frame for you to regularly visit them than what is mentioned above.

Men may deal with a variety of their own health issues, which is why it is so important to have a doctor who understands men’s health and the health conditions they may deal with. Some health issues that can happen to men include:

– Erectile Dysfunction (Also known as ED)

Erectile dysfunction is the inability to have and keep an erection during intercourse. Erectile dysfunction can be an ongoing issue that many men deal with in the United States and around the world. It can cause a lot of stress which affect many self-confidences and can help to contribute to an issue within your relationship with your significant other. Problems getting or keeping an erection which may also be a sign of another underlying health condition that will need treatment and is a risk factor for other issues like heart disease.

– Low Testosterone (Also known as Low-T)

Low testosterone levels can lead to decreased production of other hormones, primarily in men. This can affect a man’s appearance and sexual development. Testosterone development will decrease with age. Men may experience low testosterone with a range of symptoms including low sex drive, difficulty with erections, low semen volume, hair loss, fatigue, loss of muscle mass, decreased bone mass, affected memory, increased body fat, smaller size testicles, and low blood counts.

– Premature Ejaculation (Also known as PE)

Premature ejaculation can occur in men, this is when they end up ejaculating sooner during intercourse than intended or would like. It is a common complaint we hear from our patients.

– Hormone Replacement

Low hormone levels can end up causing low energy levels, which reduces your sex drive as well as a plethora of other causes.

– Heart Disease

Heart disease is known as the leading cause of death in men in the United States. Heart attacks are known to be a silent killer, as they are not often diagnosed until a man experiences symptoms from a heart attack, heart failure or arrhythmia. Even without any symptoms, you may be at risk for heart disease, this is why its prevalent men go in for checkups with their doctor each year.

– Stroke

Stroke occurs when the blood flow to an area of the brain becomes blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. The brain cells are then starved of oxygen, and die. Hypertension also known as high blood pressure is a major factor when it comes to a stroke, which is why men are at such a high risk of strokes.

– Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease in which the body cannot produce enough insulin, and cannot use insulin.

– Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that can cause obstructed airflow from the lungs. People who have COPD are at a higher risk of developing other issues like heart disease, lung cancer and a multitude of other conditions.

Many of the services that are offered for men’s health care include preventative health, chronic disease management, primary care, acute care, complex comprehensive care, as well as geriatric care.

At Regenerate Men’s Health Medical Clinic, we can provide comprehensive health care for men. For more information, Call us or schedule an appointment online. We serve patients from Walnut Creek CA, Concord CA, Pleasant Hill CA, Alamo CA, Danville CA, Lafayette CA, Orinda CA, and surrounding areas.