What does the male health check include?
The male health check includes ultrasound of:
- The liver, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen
- Both kidneys and the bladder
- The abdominal aorta
- The size of the prostate
- Both testicles
Why do I need a male health check?
Many men book for peace of mind, a family history, a milestone birthday or simply because they have not been checked in years. It can find common conditions such as fatty liver, gallstones, kidney stones, an aortic aneurysm or a testicular lump early, when they are easiest to deal with.
Can I have a male health check without symptoms?
Yes. Most men who book have no symptoms at all. If you do have symptoms, tell us so the scan can focus on them.
What can a male health check find?
Common findings include fatty liver, gallstones, kidney cysts and stones, an enlarged prostate, testicular cysts and varicoceles. Most are benign and simply documented; anything that needs attention comes with a clear next step.
Does the male health check include a PSA test?
The male health check is an ultrasound assessment and does not include blood tests as standard. A PSA blood test for the prostate, along with cholesterol, liver and kidney tests, can be arranged at the same visit if you would like them.
Can ultrasound check my prostate?
A scan through the tummy measures the size of the prostate and how well the bladder empties, which helps explain urinary symptoms. It cannot rule out prostate cancer: that needs a PSA test and, if indicated, an MRI.
Can the check detect testicular cancer?
Ultrasound is the main test for a testicular lump and is very good at telling a harmless cyst from a solid lump that needs urgent review. Checking your own testicles monthly between scans is also important.
Will the testicular scan be embarrassing?
We keep it brief, professional and dignified: a towel covers you except for the small area being scanned, and the specialist explains what they are doing. A chaperone is always offered.
How often should men have a health check?
There is no single rule. Many men have a check every few years from their forties, or more often with a family history or known condition. Your specialist will suggest a sensible interval based on your findings, age and risk factors.
What tests should a man have?
Alongside imaging, useful checks include blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, kidney and liver function, and, after discussion, a PSA test. In England, adults aged forty to seventy-four are also invited for a free NHS Health Check of heart and stroke risk every five years. The male health check adds a look at the organs themselves.
What age should men have a health check?
Many men book from their forties, or earlier with a family history of heart, bowel, prostate or testicular conditions. Men over sixty-five are invited for NHS aortic aneurysm screening; the check also measures the aorta.
How should I prepare for the male health check?
Fast for four hours beforehand (water is fine), then drink about half a litre of water in the hour before so your bladder is comfortably full. Take your usual medication.
How long does a male health check take?
Allow around forty-five minutes, including a short conversation, the scans and time to explain the findings.
How much does a male health check cost?
At Harley Street Ultrasound a private male health check costs £460, all fees inclusive: the abdominal, kidney, bladder and testicular ultrasound, the specialist’s time, and your combined report and images.
What if you find something?
Your specialist tells you in the room, in plain English, and explains exactly what it means. You will never be sent home to wait for a letter. Most findings are benign and need nothing more than a sensible review date.
Anything that does need attention gets a clear, objective recommendation in your report: monitor, test further, or refer. Follow-up tests can usually be arranged at 99 Harley Street, often the same week, and those results are also explained to you personally.
Do I need a referral?
No. Harley Street Ultrasound is a private clinic, so you can book a male health check in London directly online or by phone. No GP letter, no waiting list, and same-day or next-day appointments are usually available. If you are searching for a male health check near me from anywhere in central London, we are at 99 Harley Street, a short walk from Regent’s Park and Oxford Circus stations.
If you are wondering how much a private male health check costs, the answer is published before you book: £460, all fees inclusive: the examination, the specialist’s time, your written report and your images. Insured patients should bring a referral or authorisation number if their policy requires one.
How soon will I have the written report?
Usually the same day: a Harley Street male health check comes with same-day results as standard, and you will already know the findings, because they are explained to you on screen during the appointment.
The written report is prepared by the specialist team and published to your secure patient portal together with your images, with measurements and a clear recommendation, ready to share with your GP or specialist.
What happens after the scan?
Nothing special: there is no aftercare needed. You can eat, drive and go back to work straight away. Diagnostic ultrasound at these intensities has no confirmed adverse effects, which is why it can be repeated safely for monitoring. If your results suggest a next step, your specialist explains it before you leave.
Can I still use the NHS afterwards?
Yes: completely. Coming to us privately never affects your NHS care. Our job is to get you answers quickly; if anything needs urgent attention, your specialist writes to your NHS GP recommending an urgent appointment, so you re-enter the NHS pathway with a diagnosis already in hand rather than joining the queue from the start.
