Early detection, long-term health
A preventative health check is not just an "age check," but an active step towards maintaining your health, especially for men. While many conditions initially cause no symptoms, targeted check-ups can often detect cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, hormonal imbalances, or cancers early, long before they become noticeable.
Regular preventive care not only saves lives, but also maintains performance , avoids ailments and actively shapes one's own quality of life.
Why preventative care is especially important for men
Statistically, men go to the doctor less often and later, often only when symptoms are already advanced. However, early prevention is significantly more effective than later treatment. Men particularly benefit from preventative care in areas such as:
- Prostate health & PSA level
- Hormone status (e.g. testosterone, SHBG, TSH)
- Blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides
- Colorectal and skin cancer screening
- Metabolic check (glucose, liver values, insulin resistance)
- Libido, potency, mental health
Changes detected early can often be stabilized with simple means, such as targeted nutrition, exercise, stress reduction or hormone balance.
What does a modern preventive medical examination include?
A holistic approach to preventative care for men can include the following areas:
1. Medical history & lifestyle analysis
- Nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress
- Family history (e.g., prostate cancer, heart attack, diabetes)
2. Physical examination
- Weight, waist circumference, blood pressure
- If necessary, a urological or andrological examination (→ [Urological Check-up])
3. Blood test
- Blood count, blood sugar, cholesterol
- Liver and kidney values
- Hormone status: Testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, TSH
- Inflammatory markers (e.g., CRP), vitamin D, ferritin
- Possibly PSA level from age 45
4. Instrumental diagnostics
- ECG, exercise ECG, lung function (e.g. VO₂max)
- Ultrasound of prostate, testicles, abdominal organs
5. Early detection measures
- Skin cancer screening
- Colorectal cancer screening (from age 50)
- If necessary, a sperm analysis should be performed if you wish to have children.
When do preventive health checkups become advisable?
| Old | Recommended checks |
|---|---|
| 20–30 | Basic check-up: blood count, blood pressure, hormone levels in case of symptoms |
| 30–40 | Cardiovascular system, liver, metabolism, vitamin D, TSH, libido |
| 40–50 | Prostate (digital rectal exam, PSA), testosterone, blood lipids |
| 50+ | Colon cancer screening, cardiac ultrasound, hormone levels, osteoporosis risk (bone density) |
Annual basic health check-ups are recommended from the age of 35; many statutory health insurance funds cover certain services, and private health insurance can be supplemented as needed.
Why preventative care also provides mental relief
Prevention doesn't just mean: "Am I sick?"
But also: "What is already working well and how can I keep it stable?"
Regular checkups give you security and clarity. Instead of waiting until "sometime" to take care of it, you know exactly where you stand and can take proactive steps. This reduces uncertainty and often improves self-image and motivation to focus on nutrition, exercise, or sleep.
Conclusion
Preventive health checkups aren't a matter of age, but a sign of responsible behavior. Men who want to feel fit, clear-headed, and healthy should have their health status checked at least once a year. Hormonal factors, cardiovascular values, metabolic markers, and prostate health, in particular, can be detected early and easily optimized.
If you want to specifically check markers such as testosterone, PSA, liver values or vitamin D, you can supplement your medical check-up with a precise home test, for example in combination with a medically supervised hormone profile.
