Annual examination: There are 6 examinations that men should do regularly after 35 years – doctor’s advice

It is important to take care of your body

Men over 35 years of age are advised to have six tests per year: for testosterone, prolactin, luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), globulin and vitamin D. This was reported by an endocrinologist. Elena Ostrovskayawrites Gazeta.ru.

According to her, FSH is produced by the pituitary gland and affects sperm production. Therefore, it is especially important for young men who have problems with testosterone production or potency, as well as those who plan to have children, to monitor FSH levels. This test is mandatory if infertility is suspected, because it allows you to evaluate how well sperm is produced.

Too much prolactin can also have a negative effect on testosterone levels. Elevations of this substance can be caused by pituitary tumors, stress, excessive protein consumption, lack of sleep or sleep problems such as apnea, heavy exercise or injury.

In addition, testosterone and vitamin D levels should be checked every year. If the latter are not enough, testosterone can decrease. The health of the musculoskeletal system, muscles, bones, ligaments, cartilage and joints depends on testosterone. It also affects hemoglobin levels and the formation of red blood cells.

Luteinizing hormone also helps to produce testosterone. LH levels may decrease due to problems with the pituitary gland or due to higher estrogen levels in obese people.

Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) is important in assessing human health and should be checked annually. It is made in the liver. If there is too much of this protein in the male body, there will not be much free testosterone. SHBG levels may increase in people with insulin resistance and liver disease, the doctor concluded.

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