Men’s Health

Irrespective of where you live, Men are more likely to suffer from serious health problems than their Female counterparts. Discussing Men's Health and Preventative Health is important to reduce the risk of chronic illness and disease. At Ocean Medical Practice, our Bondi doctors recommend:

1. Regular Health Check-Ups: Men are less likely to visit their doctors compared to Females for regular check-ups to detect potential health problems early on, and receive appropriate treatment. Our Male and Female Doctors on Bondi Road offer tailored health check-ups and other medical services. In addition to a physical examination, Blood Pressure Check, Skin Cancer Check, our GPs are able to recommend Blood Testing as part of a general health check, checking for Diabetes, Prostate Cancer Screening, and Stool testing for Bowel Cancer Screening.
2. Exercise: It is important to maintain regular physical activity to maintain cardiovascular health and prevent chronic diseases. Bondi and Bondi Beach offer many opportunities for men to engage in indoor and outdoor physical activity, such as surfing, swimming, jogging, or taking part in group fitness classes. It is important to be sun smart when exercising outdoors and arrange a Skin Cancer check and prevent skin cancer and melanoma.
3. Healthy Eating: Maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet is important for maintaining good health. There are many healthy food options in Bondi and Bondi Beach, including fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. At Ocean Medical, our dietitian can also help you improve your diet and tailor your diet to meet your weight and lifestyle goals.
4. If you Smoke, Quit Smoking: Smoking is a known risk factor for heart disease, lung cancer, and stroke. There are many resources available that can help you quit. Our Bondi Doctors can also provide prescription medication and lifestyle advice to assist with quitting.
5. Reduce Alcohol Intake: to reduce the negative health effects, including liver disease, high blood pressure, and cancer. The revised Australian Alcohol Guidelines recommended no more than 10 standard drinks per week and no more than 4 standard drinks on any one day.
6. Manage Stress: Men are more likely to ignore their Mental Health Stresses than Women. This can have a significant health impact, increasing the risk of depression, anxiety, and heart disease. Stress can be managed through exercise, meditation, spending time with friends and family, and other lifestyle practices such as self-reflection. Consider speaking to one of our Bondi Doctors if you are finding that the stress is becoming less manageable, for example you are becoming irritable or short tempered, your appetite is reduced, your sleep is impacted, your are over-thinking, or no longer finding pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyable.
7. Practice Safe Sex: Men should practice safe sex to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies.

Sleep and mental illnesses such as stress, anxiety, depression and obstructive sleep apnoea are often experienced by men. This may be associated with sexual dysfunction, erection problems, lowered sex drive or premature ejaculation.

Our experienced doctors will make you feel at ease and address any health concerns, whilst respecting and maintaining your privacy.

If you have a chronic health condition, you may be eligible for a GP management plan or Mental Health Care Plan that allows you to receive a Medicare rebate for Allied Health Services and Psychologist Services.

Our Male and Female Bondi GPs take a holistic approach to managing your health care needs and our aim is to provide the highest quality care. We are conveniently located in the heart of Bondi, a 15 minutes walk from Bondi Beach and Bondi Junction. Our experienced doctors look forward to meeting you. For men's health related issues, please contact our friendly reception team on 02 9386 9822 or make an online appointment now.