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Well Man panel
Everything in Essentials, with total and free testosterone, SHBG, and oestradiol. PSA is included for men aged 40 and over.
Testing testosterone the right way
Timing, fasting and a second sample make the difference between a clear answer and a false alarm. What the Endocrine Society recommends.
Read article →PSA: what it can and cannot tell you
PSA is a useful prostate blood test, but a raised result is often not cancer and a normal one is not a guarantee. Here is how to read it and why it is a decision to share with a doctor.
Read article →Oestradiol in men: why it is measured and what high or low levels mean
Oestradiol is often called a female hormone, but men need it too, for bones, libido and more. Here is why the Well Man panel measures it and how to read a high or low result.
Read article →Men's health after 40: the blood numbers worth tracking
After 40, the conditions that shape a man's long-term health often start quietly. These are the blood markers that show them early, and why tracking the trend matters more than any single result.
Read article →The silent conditions men miss: raised cholesterol, prediabetes and fatty liver
Three of the most common health problems in men cause no symptoms for years. All three can show up on a routine blood test long before they cause harm.
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