Men’s health consultations are available with independent GPs consulting from MyClinic locations across Melbourne and surrounding areas.
Men can experience different health concerns throughout life, from sexual and reproductive health to cardiovascular health, mental health, weight management and chronic conditions.
A men’s health consultation provides an opportunity to discuss current health concerns, preventative healthcare and appropriate screening with a GP. Consultations are confidential and can be tailored to your age, medical history, lifestyle and individual health needs.
What to expect during your Men’s Health Appointment
During a men’s health consultation, the GP will usually begin by discussing your medical history, lifestyle, family history and any specific concerns or symptoms.
Depending on your individual circumstances, the consultation may include assessment of areas such as:
A physical examination, blood tests or other investigations may be recommended where clinically appropriate.
The consulting GP can discuss the findings with you and recommend appropriate treatment, investigations, preventative healthcare or follow-up.
Men’s health consultations can cover a broad range of concerns.
A GP can assess cardiovascular and diabetes risk factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, family history, smoking, weight and lifestyle.
Men can discuss concerns such as sexual health, sexually transmitted infections, erectile dysfunction, sexual function and appropriate testing or treatment.
Changes in urinary habits or concerns about prostate health can be discussed with a GP. The GP can assess your symptoms and discuss whether examination, testing or further investigation is appropriate.
Men’s health appointments can also provide an opportunity to discuss stress, anxiety, low mood, sleep problems or other mental health concerns.
A GP can discuss fertility concerns, reproductive health and whether further investigations or specialist assessment may be appropriate.
Preventative healthcare may include assessment of cardiovascular risk, diabetes risk, cancer screening, vaccinations and other health checks appropriate to your age and individual risk factors.
Independent GPs providing men’s health consultations consult from MyClinic locations across Melbourne and surrounding areas.
Services, appointment availability, fees and bulk billing arrangements vary between individual practitioners and locations.
Patients can view participating MyClinic locations and book an appropriate GP appointment online.
You can discuss a wide range of concerns including heart health, diabetes risk, mental health, sexual health, erectile dysfunction, fertility, prostate or urinary symptoms, weight, preventative health and chronic medical conditions.
