It can often take a major health concern or crisis - or the insistence of a relative or friend - before some men will seek medical advice, help or guidance. Men are far less likely than women to visit a GP or seek medical advice, and tend to also know a great deal less about their own bodies.

There are many possible reasons for this. Some men consider having a problem a sign of being "weak" and see themselves as 'tough' if they can withstand pain; some will give other aspects of their lives (such as work and family) a higher priority than their own health; many men are not as well-read as women on health and health problems; and it may be that many men just aren't as familiar with their bodies in order to be able to spot symptoms.

Despite this, the issue of male health is beginning to rise in profile, even though current reports show that women are not only more ready to seek medical guidance or help but also continue to live longer.

Helping Men to Stay Healthy
At BookaTest we aim to make it easier for men to get discreet help in taking a more active interest in their health. Whether you are worried about the implications of being ill or just embarrassed about the prospects of going to the doctor, we believe that "It's Better to Know".

Our tests are aimed at making it as easy as possible for you to find out if there may be a cause for concern so that it can be acted on quickly. As with all our tests, if you get a result that you are concerned about we strongly recommend that you visit your doctor or seek further medical advice.