June Is Men's Health Month: The 2026 Screening Checklist Every Man Needs
Published: June 2026 • Written by David Robbins, MD, Board-Certified Urologist, North Miami, FL
Every June, Men's Health Month reminds us of a stubborn truth: men are less likely than women to visit a doctor, less likely to pursue preventive care, and more likely to delay treatment until a problem becomes serious. On average, men in the United States die nearly five years earlier than women, and much of that gap is attributable to preventable conditions that could be caught with routine screening.
As a board-certified urologist, I see the consequences of delayed care every day—from advanced prostate cancer that could have been caught early with a simple blood test to kidney stones that could have been prevented with hydration changes. This Men's Health Month, I want to give every man a straightforward checklist of the urological screenings that matter most.
Your 2026 Urological Screening Checklist
1. PSA Screening for Prostate Cancer
Who should be screened: All men should have a conversation with their urologist about PSA screening. The American Cancer Society recommends beginning the discussion at age 50 for men at average risk, and at age 40–45 for men at higher risk (African American men, men with a first-degree relative diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65).
What it involves: A simple blood test that measures prostate-specific antigen (PSA). An elevated PSA does not automatically mean cancer—it can also be caused by BPH, prostatitis, or recent activity. But it is the single best screening tool we have for catching prostate cancer early, when it is most treatable.
Why it matters: Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in American men. An estimated 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed during their lifetime. When caught early, the 5-year survival rate is nearly 100 percent.
2. Testosterone Level Check
Who should be screened: Men experiencing symptoms of low testosterone, including persistent fatigue, decreased libido, erectile difficulty, mood changes, loss of muscle mass, or unexplained weight gain. Low testosterone becomes more common after age 40 and affects an estimated 20 to 40 percent of older men.
What it involves: A morning blood draw measuring total and free testosterone levels.
3. Kidney and Urinary Health Assessment
Who should be screened: Men with a history of kidney stones, recurrent UTIs, blood in the urine (hematuria), or urinary symptoms. Living in South Florida—part of the "kidney stone belt"—places you at higher baseline risk for stone formation due to heat and chronic dehydration.
What it involves: Urinalysis, metabolic panel, and imaging if indicated.
4. Bladder Health Evaluation
Who should be screened: Men experiencing overactive bladder symptoms (urgency, frequency, nighttime waking, urge incontinence) or difficulty emptying the bladder. These symptoms are often caused by BPH but can also indicate other conditions.
5. Testicular Self-Exam Education
Who should know this: All men ages 15 to 44—the peak age range for testicular cancer. A monthly self-exam takes less than two minutes and can detect changes early, when testicular cancer has a cure rate exceeding 95 percent.
6. Erectile Function Assessment
Who should be evaluated: Men experiencing difficulty achieving or maintaining erections. ED is not just a sexual health issue—it is frequently an early warning sign of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or other systemic conditions. An estimated 30 million American men are affected by ED to some degree.
Stop Putting It Off
If you have been meaning to schedule a check-up, let this be the month you do it. Many of the conditions that affect men's health most severely—prostate cancer, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, low testosterone—develop silently and can be caught early with simple tests.
At Urological Consultants of Florida, Dr. Robbins offers comprehensive men's health and wellness services including PSA screening, testosterone evaluation, kidney stone prevention, and prostate health assessments.
Call (305) 575-2771 to schedule your Men's Health Month appointment.
