Prostate Support
If you are concerned about prostate cancer or prostate problems the below link can help. They provide a range of information and support so you can choose the services that work for you. All our services are open to men, their family, and their friends.
There is currently no screening programme for prostate cancer in the UK, learn more about this here: Prostate cancer – PSA testing – NHS
As there is no screening programme, it is important to know the symptoms.
Prostate cancer – Symptoms – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
Are you male, 65 years or older?
There is free NHS screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Here are some useful links with contact information:
NHS AAA Screening Invitation Leaflet
Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Population Screening – Information for Trans and Non-Binary people
Men’s Mental Health
Men in particular are at increased risk of mental ill health with many feeling unable to recognise they are suffering or to reach out for help if they need it. Men are only around half as likely as women to access psychological therapies and are less likely to speak to family and friends about mental health issues due to the damaging stigma around mental illnesses and traditional gender roles.
If you are feeling down, depressed, hopeless, losing interest in doing things or if you feel like you are struggling, please consider looking through our mental health resources or book an appointment with your GP.
Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is one of the less common cancers but tends to mostly affect men between 15 and 49 years of age.
Know what to look out for, it’s important to be aware of what feels normal for you.
Contraception
Please see the link below to know more about the different contraception options available to you.
Your contraception guide – NHS
Please book an appointment with your GP if you wish to discuss your options.
Here is an additional support page for your contraception choices: Contraception Choices
Movember
Movember is a charity changing the face of men’s health. This link below has various resources available: Movember
Additional Useful Links
Human papillomavirus (HPV) – NHS
Men’s health – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Family Planning Association
FPA are a sexual health charity. They give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.
Telephone: 0300 1237123
Website: www.fpa.org.uk