Lifestyle Affects Men's Urinary Tract Health, Here's the Screening Guide You Need to Know

JAKARTA - Maintaining the health of the male urinary tract must be done to prevent various diseases, such as urinary tract infections (UTI), prostate enlargement, to cancer.

In maintaining the male urinary tract, the lifestyle applied daily is very influential. This was conveyed by Eka Hospital Urology Specialist MT Haryono, dr. Dyandra Parikesit, BMedSc., Sp.U, FICS.

"The modern lifestyle of people such as minimal movement, high stress levels, and genetic factors now makes men in their productive age must be vigilant about their urinary tract health," said Dr. Dyandra during the Eka Hospital media discussion in South Jakarta, Thursday, June 11, 2026.

Thus, it is very important to implement a healthy lifestyle to maintain the health of the male urinary tract. Starting from meeting the fluid needs, pelvic muscle exercises, not holding back urination, consuming healthy foods, to regularly doing physical activities.

In addition, one of the preventive measures that can be taken to prevent urinary tract problems is screening. There is a complete guide to screening male urological health based on age groups as follows.

1. Age 30s

At this age range, men are generally at the peak of their productive age, whose daily lifestyle can be the main trigger for urological disorders. The screening that can be done at this age is sperm analysis and early detection of varicocele.

The detection of varicocele can be done through ultrasound of the testicles. This examination is done to detect varicocele or swelling of the veins in the scrotum, which is the main cause of infertility in men.

"In addition, men in their 30s can also do sperm analysis, especially those who are planning a pregnancy program with their partner. This screening can help doctors evaluate the quantity, movement, and shape of sperm," continued dr. Dyandra.

2. Age 46 years and above

Entering the age of four heads, the body of a man begins to experience a gradual decrease in the production of the hormone testosterone, as well as a decrease in the elasticity of the urinary tract tissue. Evaluation of erectile dysfunction should be carried out, which can be a marker of vascular damage that is often related to heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes.

Periodic renal function tests should also be performed. This test is aimed at assessing the ability of the kidneys to filter metabolic waste, so that signs of kidney failure can be detected early.

3. Age 50 years and above

When entering the age of 50, men are required to undergo annual urinary tract examinations. At this stage, men's prostate glands undergo secondary growth that is prone to triggering malignancy.

"When you reach the age of 50, you are only required to have an annual urinary tract examination because the prostate gland of men undergoes secondary growth that is prone to triggering malignancy," he explained.

PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) tests or simple blood tests to measure the levels of PSA protein produced by the prostate gland need to be done. Increased levels of PSA in the blood are an early indicator of prostate disorders, including a high risk of prostate cancer, even long before physical symptoms appear.

Therefore, it is recommended to do routine screening at this age, do not delay because there are no complaints yet. Early detection can maintain reproductive function well.

"Don't delay urological examination just because you don't feel any painful complaints. Early screening can help maintain optimal reproductive, sexual, and urinary secretion system functions until old age," concluded Dr. Dyandra.