Every November, the world turns blue to kick off Movember, a global movement that seeks raising awareness about men's health and promote the prevention of diseases that affect men.
What is Movember and why is it celebrated?
The movement Movember born in Australia in 2003 with a simple but powerful idea: growing a mustache as a symbol to talk about issues that are often silenced, such as prostate cancer, he testicular cancer and the male mental health.
Since then, it has spread worldwide and raised millions for research, education, and health programs that aim to help men live longer, better, and with greater awareness of their well-being.
Men's health: the importance of prevention
Even today, many men postpone their medical check-ups or avoid going to the doctor. urologist, although these consultations are as important as the gynecological checkups in women.
The prostate cancer It is one of the most frequent among men, but also one of the most treatable if detected early. Therefore, from Urovinci and Clínica Premium, we remind you that November is the ideal time to schedule your annual urological check-up.
Who should have a urological check-up?
Specialists and the World Health Organization recommend that they go to the urologist:
- Men over 45 years old.
- Patients with family history of prostate cancer or prostate diseases.
- Men with urinary symptoms such as difficulty urinating, decreased flow, incontinence, or the presence of blood in the urine.
Urological examination and early detection
In our Urology Unit, We have a comprehensive prostate cancer early detection program which includes:
- Complete ultrasound and blood tests.
- Highly qualified medical staff.
- Cutting-edge technology: prostate laser, laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery.
Our goal is detect, treat and monitor to all diseases of male urinary and reproductive system, offering personalized, top-quality medical care.
We're joining Movember
During this month we will be sharing on our blog and social media. content about men's health, addressing the issues that most concern men: symptoms, risk factors, prevention and treatments.
Because talking about health is also a man's business.
And because Early detection remains the best weapon to fight prostate cancer and other male diseases.
This Movember, take care of yourself. Schedule your urological check-up and make prevention your best habit.