Men's Health Matter

Helping Men Live Healthier, Longer Lives

Men in Australia die on average 4 years earlier than women* — often from preventable causes. Yet many men avoid regular check-ups or delay getting help when something feels wrong.

As your trusted GP, I am really passionate about preventative health and starting honest, practical conversations with men to help them stay on top of their physical and mental wellbeing.

Why Men Need to Check In More Often

• Men are less likely to visit a doctor regularly.

• Around 1 in 8 men will experience depression.

• 1 in 5 will experience anxiety during their lifetime.

• Many health issues that affect men are treatable or manageable, especially if caught early.

Key Areas of Men's Health

I believe every man should have a trusted doctor, that they can talk with openly about all topics, especially ones that men often shy to talk about.

Some of the most common issues that I try to discuss openly with my patients are below:

Heart Health & Blood Pressure Checks

• High blood pressure is often silent — no symptoms, but serious risk.

• Heart disease is one of the top killers of Australian men.

• A quick check can help prevent stroke, heart attack, and kidney damage.

General Fitness & Physical Health

• Lack of regular exercise increases risk of:

  • Diabetes

  • Obesity

  • Low mood

  • Erectile dysfunction

• We help you set simple, achievable goals to move more and stay active.

Prostate Health and Urinary Issues

• Symptoms like frequent urination or weak stream, is surprisingly a common issue most men will face as get older and wiser!

• PSA blood test (and sometimes, digital rectal exam) may be recommended, esp after age 50, earlier if you have a family history of prostate cancer

Sexual Health & Testosterone

• Erectile dysfunction is common, especially after 40 — and can be a sign of heart disease or diabetes.

• Testosterone deficiency can cause very non specific symptoms like:

  • Low energy

  • Low libido

  • Mood changes

• I offer evidence-based assessment and management, not hype or fads.

Male Fertility Check-Ups

• If you’re planning to start or grow your family, we can check:

  • Semen quality

  • Hormones

  • Lifestyle factors that may affect fertility

Weight Management

• Carrying extra weight increases risk of:

  • High blood pressure

  • Diabetes

  • Sleep apnoea

• I am one of the founder of our weight management clinic, and have completed multiple courses in this area, including a certificate of obesity management from University of Melbourne. This helps me to offer practical, no-judgmental, multi-disciplinary approach to helping people achieve their goals when it comes to a healthier weight.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

• We all know it, men often bottle things up. It's an extremely common issue in this day and age.

• Over the years, I developed a set of skills that help me approach this often-less-talked-about-topic with -what I believe- ease and openness.

• We can talk about topics like:

  • Stress

  • Anger

  • Relationship strain

  • Depression or anxiety

• No labels, no pressure — just a safe space to talk and get support.

Drugs & Alcohol

• Concerned about how much you’re drinking or using substances?

• Early support can make a big difference for your health, relationships, and future.

• Again, no judgements here, just a good open discussion.

• Dr Ahmed Al-Obaidi works in a Drug and Alcohol facility in Victoria, as he wants to broaden his skills and experise in this area.

• Dr Al-Obaidi can offer a multitude of treatment options here, including couselling, life coaching, referrals, and opioid replacement thearpy (ORT)

Chronic pain

• Chronic pain (lasting longer than 3 months) affects 1 in 5 Australian adults.

• Often underdiagnosed in men.

• It can lead to:

  • Sleep problems

  • Mood disorders

  • Reduced ability to work or exercise

• We focus on evidence-based treatment, lifestyle support, and medication review.

Bowel (Colon) Cancer Screening

• Bowel cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Australian men.

• A free bowel screening test is mailed to Australians aged 50–74 every 2 years.

• Early detection can save lives — many cases are treatable if caught early.

• Some higher risk men will need a colonoscopy (camera down the buttom) to help detect cancers early.

Take the First Step

You don’t have to be sick to see your GP. A 15-minute check-up could make a major difference to your quality of life. Whether it’s a private chat about something worrying or a full health check, I am here to help!

Your health matters. Make it a priority.

Great Resources to read:

1. Men's Line - great comprehensive resource for men

2. QuitLine - to help with smoking (and vaping!)

3. DirectLine - Confidential, free drug and alcohol support line and service in Victoria

4. Men's Shed

5. Beyond Blue - Great resource for everything mental health

6. Switchboard - resources for LGBTIQA+ community