From Science Daily
Compared with women, American men have worse access to reproductive and sexual health care, research shows, a disparity fueled in part by the lack of standard clinical guidelines on the types and timing of exams, tests and treatments that should be offered to all men of reproductive age. Now a report aims to fill that need.
Specifically, the report recommends that clinicians provide the following services to reproductive-age males, including teens, at least annually: • A comprehensive clinical history and exam that include screening for mental disorders, depression, and alcohol and drug use • Discussion of a patient's desire to have a family and development of an individualized plan reflecting any relevant preconception health needs • A thorough sexual health assessment, including conversations about sexual practices and partners • Screening for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections • Discussion of intimate partner violence and any problems related to sexual function, which may signal other underlying disorders such as heart disease • A detailed vaccination history • A panel of lab tests for certain sexually transmitted infections • Counseling on safer sex practices, including condom use, pregnancy prevention and preconception health, and counseling on sexuality, sexual identity, relationships and sexual dysfunction
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