Taking control of your health is one of the most important decisions you can make. At Enrich Family Practice in Odessa, Texas, Kelly Burrows, APRN, FNP-C, Lee Ann Garza, FNP-C, and our team offer men's health care, including physicals, prostate exams, testosterone care, and recommended screening tests.
We believe that preventive care is the foundation of a long, vibrant life and can help you understand your risks and catch certain health concerns earlier. Many serious health conditions develop quietly without any obvious symptoms, which is why discussing key health screenings and warning signs with a provider is so vital.
Routine screenings help catch potential health issues before they become serious problems. For example, the American Diabetes Association (ADA, 2023) Standards of Care recommend screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in adults of any age who have overweight or obesity plus one or more risk factors. For all others, screening should begin at age 35, regardless of weight.
This is typically done with a simple blood test, such as an HbA1c or fasting plasma glucose test. Finding blood sugar changes early helps you make lifestyle changes before complications arise.
Another critical screening discussion involves heart health and medication safety. Some adults take daily low-dose aspirin hoping to reduce heart attack or stroke risk, but current guidance is more selective than it used to be.
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF, 2022) recommends against starting low-dose aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults 60 or older. For adults ages 40–59 with a 10% or greater 10-year cardiovascular risk, the decision should be individualized.
If you already take aspirin, don’t stop it on your own. Ask our team whether continuing, changing, or stopping aspirin makes sense for your health history.
Male depression often looks very different from the typical symptoms of sadness or crying. Some men notice irritability, anger, emotional withdrawal, sleep changes, substance use, risk-taking, or physical symptoms such as headaches, digestive issues, or chronic pain.
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA, 2026) notes that men account for nearly 80% of suicide deaths in the United States and are less likely than women to receive mental health treatment.
Male distress can hide in plain sight — discuss changes in your mood, sleep, or stress levels with our team so we can help you get the support you need.
Frequent nighttime urination does not automatically mean prostate cancer. Early prostate cancer often causes no symptoms, while benign prostate conditions can cause urinary symptoms such as waking often at night, urgency, weak stream, or trouble urinating.
One common cause is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that becomes more common with age. Because early prostate cancer may not cause symptoms, don’t wait for the signs. Screening should be a conversation based on your age, risk factors, family history, race, overall health, and personal preferences.
We can help you weigh the benefits and risks of prostate screening based on your personal risk factors.
Men’s health concerns are often easier to address when you bring them up early. Whether you need routine blood work, a heart health discussion, prostate care, testosterone evaluation, or support for mood and stress, our team is here to help. To take the next step in your wellness journey, schedule a visit with our team at Enrich Family Practice today.
