If someone you care about mentioned a symptom that wouldn’t go away, you’d tell them to see a doctor. Most of us would. We’re far less good at taking our own advice. This November, be the friend to yourself that you already are to everyone else.
52% off your doctor consultation
- Book and pay by 30 November 2026. Your appointment can be after that
- For men and women, new patients and existing patients booking a follow-up
- Share it with friends and family
- All treatment is subject to your doctor’s assessment
The researchThe gap between what we tell others and what we do
In June 2026, health-test company Medichecks asked OnePoll to survey 2,000 men in the UK about how they look after their health. The results put numbers on a pattern most of us recognise.1
Medichecks and OnePoll survey of 2,000 UK men, reported June 2026.1
men often wait until symptoms are hard to ignore before getting help. Four in ten usually wait weeks.
The reasonsWhy men put it off
The reasons will sound familiar. Among the men who had delayed, more than a third hoped the problem would go away on its own, and the same number worried it wasn’t serious enough to bother a doctor.1
Medichecks and OnePoll, 2,000 UK men, June 2026.1
of the men who had delayed getting help said the problem later turned out to be serious.
These are UK findings, and the poll asked men only, so they aren’t South African statistics. But the pattern will feel familiar here, and it’s one our doctors see in their own practice.
We give better advice than we take. November is a good month to change that.
EveryoneIt isn’t only men
November has become the month the world talks about men’s health, and men are where this gap is best documented. But plenty of women are the first to book everyone else’s appointments and the last to book their own.
And if you share your life with someone, you’re often the first to notice when something’s off, and the person they’re most likely to listen to. So get checked yourself, then nudge someone you love to do the same.
At OryxWhat getting checked means at Oryx
Oryx isn’t a general health screening. Our doctors focus on specific areas: testosterone, peptide programmes, weight, sleep, hair and sexual health. The free eligibility check helps work out whether one of these is right for you. It isn’t a diagnosis. If your doctor thinks something else needs attention, they’ll tell you and point you to the right next step.
Men can start with any of our programmes. Women can currently start with our Weight, Peptide and Sleep programmes.
How it worksFour steps, starting with two minutes
- Start with two minutesComplete the free eligibility check online. It’s private, there’s no obligation, and we don’t ask for your personal details until you’re eligible and choose to create an account.
- Speak to your doctorIf you’re eligible, book a video consultation with an HPCSA-registered doctor. Enter GETCHECKED at checkout. A first consultation is R432 instead of R900.
- Get your personalised planYour doctor looks at your health and goals and recommends a plan. Treatment is prescribed only if it’s right for you. Tests and treatment, where they apply, cost extra.
- Stay on top of your healthYour doctor stays involved, with review appointments, any monitoring your programme needs, and support through your Oryx patient portal.
The offerQuestions about the offer
Who can use it?
Anyone aged 18 or over in South Africa. That includes new patients booking a first consultation and existing Oryx patients booking a follow-up.
How do I use the code?
Complete the free eligibility check. If you’re eligible, enter GETCHECKED at checkout when you pay for your consultation.
Does it cover tests or treatment?
No. The discount applies to the doctor consultation only. Blood tests and any treatment your doctor recommends are priced separately, and your doctor will give you the full cost before you commit.
Can I share it?
Yes. Forward it to anyone you think should get checked. Each person uses the code for their own consultation.
When does it end?
Book and pay for your consultation by 30 November 2026. The appointment itself can take place after that date. The offer may end sooner if we reach our limit.
What if I need to change my appointment?
You can reschedule once for free and keep the discounted price. For any further changes, please contact the Oryx support team.
I have a question. Who do I ask?
WhatsApp us on +27 74 789 8383 or email hello@oryx.health.
Be the friend to yourself that you are to everyone else.
It takes two minutes to find out whether one of our programmes is right for you. Then send this to someone you love.
