Start today to take action for a healthier you. Follow these general health tips and get regular check-ups with your doctor.
If you have high risk factors for Cancer, heart disease, or other health conditions, talk to your doctor about your concerns.
Cancer prevention. Get regular tests of the prostate and testicles. If heart disease or cancer runs in your family, talk to
your doctor about your risk level. If you smoke, make a plan to quit. Keeping yourself healthy is a great gift for you and
for your family.
Self-exams. Do testicular self-exams monthly. Check for any new lumps or bumps. If you find one, talk to your doctor about it.
This is an important way you can keep yourself healthy.
Immunizations. Be sure your preventive shots are all up to date.
Protect Yourself. To prevent pregnancy and infections, always use a condom if you are having sex.
This should be used in addition to primary method of birth control (e.g., "the pill" or injections, etc).
Respect yourself. Avoid having sex with multiple partners. Multiple partners greatly increase your
risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Check 'em out. Ask your partner about past exposures to STIs. If your partner had a recent exposure
to STIs, avoid having sex with this person.
Talk to your doctor. Call your doctor if you think you have been exposed to an STI.