For anyone who is sexually active I recommend men's sexual health exams be every year. If you have had more than 10 sexual partners in 6 months it's best to have them done every six months or sooner if you have had even more partners.
For heterosexual men the following screening tests are recommended.
- A urine test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea
- A blood test for HIV and Syphilis
If you notice any lumps or bumps on the penis, foreskin, scrotum (nut sack) or anus it's a great chance to have them checked by the doctor. Anal warts are very common and are easily treated to it's best to show any lumps that are new.
If you have sex with other men even if it's only every now and then the following tests are recommended.
- A urine test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea
- A blood test for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis C
- Throat and anal swabs for chlamydia and gonorrhoea
It's also important to consider having you immunity checked for hepatitis A and B.
Young men who have sex with other men should also consider getting the HPV vaccination as this helps greatly reduce the risk of genital warts as was as cancers of the mouth, throat and anus.
The best places to have a full sexual health screening is at your local sexual health clinic or with a family practitioner who has a good understanding of mens sexual problems.
Regular sexual health screening is highly recommended as part of a comprehensive men's health exam.
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