Reproductive Man
Benefits & Features
Our first line health profiles are specifically tailored to provide a picture of how various aspects of the body is looking, functioning and performing.
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What areas are covered in this health-check?
Click the button below to see our well men, you can click on a highlighted circle to see what tests covered by this health check for that area.
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Male Reproductive System
Click below to see more information about the male reproductive system.
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UltraSound Scans
The WellMan includes a detailed multi-organ ultrasound scan. Scroll down to see the different areas covered as well as a full list of the different organs and structures that are visualised/ scanned.
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Blood Test
The WellMan Advanced includes a Comprehensive blood test checking over 30+ blood markers. Scroll down to see the different areas that the blood markers can test as well as a complete list of all blood test markers.
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Common Question
Click below to see answers to many common questions.
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Male Reproductive Anatomy
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Bladder
The urinary bladder is a muscular sac which, when empty is about the size and shape of a pear. Urine is made in the kidneys and travels down two tubes called ureters to the bladder. The bladder stores urine, allowing urination to be infrequent and controlled. The bladder is lined by layers of muscle tissue that stretch to hold urine. The normal capacity of the bladder is 400-600 ml.
Vas Deferens
The Vas Deferens are two thick-walled tubes or ducts that allow and assist the movement of sperm from the epididymis, where the sperm are stored prior to ejaculation
Vas Deferens
The Vas Deferens are two thick-walled tubes or ducts that allow and assist the movement of sperm from the epididymis, where the sperm are stored prior to ejaculation
Prostate
The prostate is a small gland roughly the size of a walnut that surrounds the tube that carries urine out of the body (urethra). Prostate problems are common, particularly in men aged over 50 and can lead to serious issues such as prostate cancer.
Prostate
The prostate is a small gland roughly the size of a walnut that surrounds the tube that carries urine out of the body (urethra). Prostate problems are common, particularly in men aged over 50 and can lead to serious issues such as prostate cancer.
Urethra
The urethra is a tube that connects to the urinary bladder and provides a passage for urine as well as semen to pass out of the body. In men, the urethra is typically about 20 cm (8 inches) long
Penis
The penis is the male sex organ, that has three main parts, the root, the body and the shaft. The function of the penis is to allow and manage the flow of semen and urine out of the body. Semen is expelled (ejaculated) through the end of the penis when the man reaches sexual climax (orgasm). When the penis is erect, the flow of urine is blocked from the urethra, allowing only semen to be ejaculated at orgasm.
Penis
The penis is the male sex organ, that has three main parts, the root, the body and the shaft. The function of the penis is to allow and manage the flow of semen and urine out of the body. Semen is expelled (ejaculated) through the end of the penis when the man reaches sexual climax (orgasm). When the penis is erect, the flow of urine is blocked from the urethra, allowing only semen to be ejaculated at orgasm.
Testicle
The testicles (individually called testicle) also called testes are two oval-shaped organs in the male reproductive system. They’re contained in a sac of skin called the scrotum.
Their main role is to make and store sperm as well as to make the male hormone testosterone. Testosterone is responsible for the changes that occur in men during puberty. Once these changes are complete the testicles will produce sperm.
Testicle
The testicles (individually called testicle) also called testes are two oval-shaped organs in the male reproductive system. They’re contained in a sac of skin called the scrotum.
Their main role is to make and store sperm as well as to make the male hormone testosterone. Testosterone is responsible for the changes that occur in men during puberty. Once these changes are complete the testicles will produce sperm.
Epidydimis
The Epidydimes (individually called epidydimis) are a pair of elongated crescent-shaped structures attached to each of the the testes After sperm cells are produced in the testes they are transported to the epididymes, where they mature and are stored.
Epidydimis
The Epidydimes (individually called epidydimis) are a pair of elongated crescent-shaped structures attached to each of the the testes After sperm cells are produced in the testes they are transported to the epididymes, where they mature and are stored.
Ultrasound Scans
The scans will assess for major structural problems and the blood tests analyse major reproductive hormones.
The ultrasound scan will look at the following:
- Testicles
- Epididymides
- Area around Testicles
- Blood Vessels
- Prostate Size
An ultrasound scan is a painless test that provides images of the inside of the body by using high-frequency sound waves. These sound waves are at a frequency that cannot be heard by the human ear but when they bounce off different parts of the body, create echoes that are picked up by the probe and turned into a moving image.
Unlike other scans such as MRI and CT, ultrasound does not involve radiation and is in real-time i.e. live imaging and is not static i.e. still pictures. This live information is interpreted and is used as the basis of the subsequent diagnostic report.
There are many kinds of ultrasound scans that can be performed as ultrasound has numerous applications in healthcare and are ultimately beneficial to us if used in the right context by a competent body or person. However, as with any test, ultrasound scans have limitations some of which are generic to all scans such as not being able to visualise bone clearly or scan specific and therefore may not be suitable in certain situations and like any test can not diagnose every problem.
PROSTATE SIZE AND POSITION
TESTICLES AND SCROTUM
Blood Test
This blood test measures the following:
- Leutinising Hormone (LH)
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- Testosterone
- Free Androgen Index
- Prolactin
- Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
- Lipids
- Glucose
- HbA1C – Diabetes Indictor
- PSA – Prostate Check
PSA is a protein produced by the prostate. It is normal for all men to have a small amount of PSA in their blood, and this amount rises as you get older. But a raised PSA level may suggest you have a problem with your prostate, including:
- Enlarged prostate
- Inflammation or infection of the prostate called prostatitis
- Urine infection
- Prostate cancer
A raised PSA level does not necessarily mean you have prostate cancer. Other things can also cause your PSA level to rise. If you have a raised PSA level, then we would strongly recommend discussing the results with your GP for further action.
Common Question
You will receive results of your blood test, ultrasound scan along with a report from one of our GP partners summarising the results and any further action that may or may not be necessary.
In all cases we strongly recommend sharing your results with your regular GP/ health care provider.
- You will need to have been fasting from food for at least 6 hours prior to having this scan, however you may drink clear fluids such as water.
- If you are diabetic then maintain your normal food intake but try your best to avoid fatty or dairy products for at least 6 hours prior to having the scan.
- You may maintain your normal medication.
- A full bladder is required – Please drink 1 litre of fluid approximately 1 – 1.5 hours before your scheduled appointment and please try your best not to empty your bladder before the examination.
- Internal scanning may be required with your approval.
- This scan requires access to the area of interest, therefore it is recommended to wear loose clothing to facilitate this process.
The assessment involves ultrasound scans and blood tests.
During the scan you will be asked to uncover your pelvic area and a small amount of jelly will be placed over your skin. An ultrasound camera will then be placed on top and moved along your pelvis. This will result in a picture appearing on the ultrasound monitor and patient TV.
The examination itself usually lasts around 10-15 minutes and is pain free.
Sometimes you may also require an internal scan. For this scan you will be asked to empty your bladder. You will need to take everything bottom half off and a sheet will be provided to cover yourself with. You will be laying on your back and a camera will be placed inside your vagina which will be moved around to obtain information. This procedure is usually pain free however occasionally you may experience some discomfort. You will be able to pause or stop this procedure at any time if you feel the need to.
The blood test is just like a standard blood test.
We will require details of your GP / Health Care Professional, which may be requested prior to or at the time of the scan.
e pride ourselves on providing the best quality service we can which is why we are trusted by GP’s, doctors, physiotherapists, midwifes and many other healthcare professionals.
Our mission of better quality healthcare for everyone really sets us apart from the vast majority of other clinics and is the main reason why we are amongst the few diagnostic clinics to not only be approved by but also provide services to the NHS and thus the general public. This also means that unlike many other clinics we have additional strict quality control measures which we must adhere to meaning you are in safe hands with us and our team.
Study images from the ultrasound scan are not typically provided but can be requested separately after the ultrasound scan. There is a small administration charge to produce them and they can be provided in either an electronic PDF format or put on a CD and posted to you.
Please contact our customer care team for more support on this.
You will receive a verbal summary of the ultrasound scan findings after your scan appointment.
Full results including the diagnostic scan report and summary report from one of our GP partners will be securely emailed to you within 2-3 days after your appointment.
Note: all reports are password protected for your safety, details of the password will be mentioned in the email containing the report.
- Deposit payment or payment in full will be required at the time of booking.
- We will require details of your GP / Health Care Professional, which may be requested prior to or at the time of your appointment.
Typically the ultrasound scan portion of the health check should last between 35-45 minutes.
The blood test should only last between 5-10 minutes.
This is a guide and actual times may vary slightly.
You will be seen by a healthcare professional who specialises in clinical medical ultrasound. Unlike other diagnostic tests which produce results for analysis, ultrasound imaging is “real- time” therefore the quality of the scan being performed is the basis of the information you take away and heavily depends upon the expertise, experience and skill of the healthcare professional scanning you.
This is an important point which is often overlooked by many people when deciding where to go, therefore you can be reassured that at Ultrasound Scan Clinic at St Mary’s Medical Centre you will always be seen by an expert who has vast expertise and experience in the field of medical ultrasound.
It is important to take your results to your regular healthcare provider for interpretation. Whilst high levels or abnormal results could mean you have ovarian cancer, this test is not definitive and elevated results could be signs of other problems such as endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease and pregnancy.