
Lakeshore Urology
Cares About Your
Total Health!
Cares About Your
Total Health!
Because we care about your total health, we are launching maintain, an area of our web site which lists recommended screenings and other maintenance activities based on your age and sex. Use these guidelines to help maintain your health throughout your life.

Men
We recommend Monthly Self Exams for Men:
Regular self examinations are an important part of staying healthy. We recommend that you pick a day each month and spend an extra bit of time after a shower to perform these vital self examinations. They may save your life!
Age Range | Recommendation |
20-39 |
Physical Exam every 3 years
Blood Pressure screening every year
Blood and Urine testing every three years
TB Skin Test every 5 years
EKG- baseline at 30 years old
Tetanus booster every 10 years
Rectal exam every year
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
|
40-49 |
Physical Exam every 2 years
Blood Pressure screening every year
Blood and Urine testing every two years
TB Skin Test every 5 years
EKG every 2 years
Tetanus Booster every 10 years
Rectal Exam every year
PSA blood test - baseline at 40, annually if risk*
Hemocult yearly
Chest Xray
Testosterone Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
|
50+ |
Physical Exam every year
Blood Pressure screening yearly
TB Skin Test every 5 years
EKG every year
Blood and Urine testing every year
Tetanus Booster every 10 years
Rectal Exam every year
PSA Blood Test every year
Hemocult yearly
Colorectal exam every 3-4 years
Chest Xray
Bone Mineral Density Test
Testosterone Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
|

Women
We recommend Monthly Self Exams for Women:
Regular self examinations are an important part of staying healthy. We recommend that you pick a day each month and spend an extra bit of time after a shower to perform these vital self examinations. They may save your life!
Age Range | Recommendation |
20-39 |
Physical Exam every 3 years
Blood Pressure screening every year
Blood and Urine testing every three years
TB Skin Test every 5 years
EKG- baseline at 30 years old
Tetanus booster every 10 years
Rectal exam every year Breast Health - Yearly exam by provider. |
40-49 |
Physical Exam every 2 years
Blood Pressure screening every year
Blood and Urine testing every two years
TB Skin Test every 5 years
EKG every 2 years
Tetanus Booster every 10 years
Rectal Exam every year
Hemocult yearly
Chest Xray
Estrogen testing
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Reproductive Health- Pelvic Exam/PAP test
Breast Health - Yearly exam by provider. Breast Health - Mammogram every 1-2 years. |
50+ |
Physical Exam every year
Blood Pressure screening yearly
TB Skin Test every 5 years
EKG every year
Blood and Urine testing every year
Tetanus Booster every 10 years
Rectal Exam every year
Hemocult yearly
Colorectal exam every 3-4 years
Chest Xray
Bone Mineral Density Test
Estrogen testing
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Reproductive Health- Pelvic Exam/PAP test
Breast Health - Yearly exam by provider. Breast Health - Yearly mammogram. |