Men's health
Men's health information
Clear, NHS-aligned guides on prostate and testicular health, erectile dysfunction, heart risk and the checks many men put off — written in plain English and medically reviewed by UK doctors.
Common conditions
Symptoms to take seriously
Tests and checks
Treatments
NHS services
Common questions
- When should I see a GP about a testicular lump?
- See a GP promptly for any new lump, swelling or change in a testicle. Most lumps are not cancer, but testicular cancer is more treatable when found early. Sudden severe testicular pain needs urgent care, not a wait for a routine slot.
- Is there NHS screening for prostate cancer?
- There is no national PSA screening programme in the UK. Men over 50, or over 45 if you are Black or have a close family history, can discuss the pros and cons of a PSA test with a GP. A raised PSA is not a cancer diagnosis.
- Is erectile dysfunction only a sexual problem?
- No. It can be an early sign of heart and circulation disease, diabetes or medicine side effects. A GP can check blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol as well as discussing treatment. Do not buy unregulated tablets online.
- What NHS checks should men in their 40s consider?
- In England, people aged 40 to 74 who do not already have certain long-term conditions are invited for a free NHS Health Check about every 5 years. It looks at blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes risk. See our NHS Health Check guide.