June examiner

6/1/2023

June is Men's Health Month

Learn how to prevent certain cancers and what to look for.

Testicular Cancer

Prostate Cancer

The first symptom of testicular cancer
is normally a lump on the testicle, or a
swollen testicle.
In rare cases, there can be breast growth or soreness.
Some men might not have any symptoms until it has reached an advanced stage.
Advanced stage symptoms can include, '
low back/belly pain, shortness of breath
and/or headaches.
Men should perform self-examinations
to search for any lumps.

Some symptoms of prostate cancer include,

• Difficulty urinating.
• Frequent urination.
• Pain or burning during urination.
• Blood in the urine or semen.
• Pain in the back, hips, or pelvis that does not go away or weakness in the legs/feet.

Some men may not show any symptoms of prostate cancer.
A blood test called a prostate specific antigen (PSA), measures the level of PSA in the blood. PSA levels can be higher in men who have prostate cancer.

Depression in Men

Did you know men are less likely to seek help for depression? Feeling depressed is nothing to be ashamed of. Symptoms of depression include feeling sad or anxious, not wanting to do activities you used to enjoy, restlessness, eating more or having no appetite, trouble concentrating, &/or having thoughts of harming yourself. If you think you may be suffering from depression, you should seek medical help immediately.

Biote Hormone Therapy

This is a new service for both men and women offered by our Nurse Practitioners, Emily Scuderi and Angie Ewalt.

Biote addresses issues that we face with aging such as weight gain, decreased sex drive, loss of energy, memory loss, difficulty sleeping, hair loss, headaches, irritability and joint pain.

Studies have shown optimized hormones are necessary for good health.