WPA LifeStage Health : Men's Health
Across the life stages
With men less likely than women to visit a GP or a pharmacy, and less likely than women to acknowledge illness or seek help when sick, it is important to offer support.
34% of men say they would be embarrassed or ashamed to take time off work for mental heath conditions such as anxiety or depression, with younger men needing extra support given two thirds of deaths under 35 are male and the largest cause is suicide1. One in five men over 502 will have testosterone deficiency with fatigue, erectile problems, depression, weight gain and poor concentration being listed as some of the common symptoms. With simple testing and treatments available men should not ignore their symptoms.
These statistics highlight the need to encourage everyone to seek treatment and understand it's important that they get the support they need, when they need it. LifeStage Health has been designed to support men throughout life's natural stages.
Young adult
A key stage in a young man's journey to help educate and offer support, avoiding complications later in life.
Adulthood
Continuing a healthy lifestyle is key.
Later years
Providing and encouraging men to get support to reduce long-term conditions and support their mental health.
1. Source: MentalHealth.org.uk, menshealthforum.org.uk
2. Source: www.centreformenshealth.co.uk
Example treatment pathways
Example treatment pathway for delayed puberty, unusual breast growth, erectile dysfunction
Example treatment pathway for fertility
Example treatment pathway for the symptoms of urine frequency
Other example treatment pathways available across all of the life stages
Putting the benefits into context
Typical treatment costs
To help put the benefits we are suggesting into context, and to illustrate the costs involved, we have put together some typical treatment cost examples.
Service
Typical cost
Consultation with a Specialist
£250
Hormone Blood Test
£100
Ultrasound Scan
£400
Urodynamic Test
£400
Therapy
£60
Cholesterol Test
£40
Blood Pressure Monitoring
£30
Sexual Health Test
£115
PSA Test
£100
Semen analysis testing
£75-£250
Did you know...
- 50% of premature male deaths are preventable.
- 67% of men are overweight or obese.
- 80% of suicides are male.
- 75% of premature deaths from heart disease are male.
- 7% of men are affected by infertility.
Interesting findings…
Men's prenatal health and wellbeing improves pregnancy and birth outcomes and enhances the female partner's reproductive health and behaviours. It has the potential to prepare men for fatherhood.
LifeStage Health : Women's Health
Supporting women through physical and mental challenges that impact their wellbeing, their families and their careers.