At Lyme Bay Medical Practice, we want to support our male patients in living longer, healthier lives. Whether it’s a physical concern, a mental health struggle, or just a routine check-in, we are here to help.

You don’t always need a GP appointment to make a big change. LiveWell Dorset is a free service for Dorset residents that provides 1-to-1 coaching and advice to help you:

• Get Active: Find local activities that fit your schedule.
• Lose Weight: Access vouchers for weight-loss groups.
• Quit Smoking: Get free nicotine replacement and coaching.
• Drink Less: Rethink your relationship with alcohol.

Register today: LiveWell Dorset website or call 0800 840 1628.

Please book an appointment if you notice:

• Lumps or changes in your testicles.
• New or persistent moles or skin changes.
• Difficulty getting or keeping an erection (this can sometimes be an early sign of heart health issues).
• Low mood or anxiety that isn't going away.

Remember: It’s okay to not be okay. If you’re struggling with your mental health, please reach out to us or text SHOUT to 85258 for 24/7 crisis support.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. If you are aged 50 or over, you can discuss the pros and cons of a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) blood test with a GP, even if you don't have symptoms.

• Who is at higher risk? Men over 50, Black men (from age 45), and those with a family history of prostate cancer.
• Symptoms to watch for: Needing to pee more often (especially at night), difficulty starting, or a weak flow.
• Important: A high PSA level does not always mean cancer—it can be caused by an enlarged prostate or recent vigorous exercise.

Find out more: NHS Information on PSA Testing

The Dorset and Wiltshire National Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme invites all men registered with a GP for a screening in the year they turn 65. Men over 65 who have not previously been screened or treated for an AAA can request screening.

The Process will:

• Identify aneurysms that need monitoring
• Discover aneurysms that could rupture, enabling treatment to be offered
• Reassure men who don't have an aneurysm.
• An ultrasound scan of the abdomen is used to detect AAAs. The scan is carried out by a screener who is specially trained to work within the NHS AAA Screening Programme. The scan itself is quick, painless and non-invasive and the results are provided straight away.

The result

There are three possible results from the scan:

• Normal:   A normal result means that the aorta is not enlarged (there is no aneurysm). Most men have a normal result. No treatment or monitoring is needed afterwards. We will not invite you for AAA screening again.
• Small aneurysm found:   If we find a small aneurysm this means that the aorta is a little wider than normal. We invite men with a small aneurysm back for regular scans to check whether the aorta is getting bigger.
• Large aneurysm found:   If we find a large aneurysm this means that the aorta is much wider than normal. Only about 1 in 100 men who are screened have a large aneurysm. We give men with a large aneurysm an appointment with a specialist team to have more scans and to talk about possible treatment, usually an operation.

Telephone: 01722 336262 Ext 2640 or 2539