When are physical examinations needed for men?
For the most part, physical exams for men and women are very similar both in content and recommended frequency. There’s no official recommendation that a person get a physical exam every year, but most people have one because they want an opportunity to see and talk to the doctor. Prostate exams are controversial. It used to be that we would recommend a prostate exam and PSA bloodtest every year, but a recent study found that it has no effect on saving lives from prostate cancer.
