Men's Health

What is men’s health?

Men’s health at Optimal Health Miami includes evaluations, health screenings, diagnostic tests, preventive care, and treatments for the concerns many men face. While it’s easy to put your health and well-being on the back burner, men’s health is vital to detect and treat problems before they lead to complications.

What are the benefits of men’s health?

The benefits you can expect by choosing men’s health services at Optimal Health Miami include:

• Hormone balance (especially testosterone balance)
• Stronger sex drive
• Improved sexual functioning
• Reduced erectile dysfunction (ED), premature ejaculation, or Peyronie’s disease
• Fewer symptoms of hormone imbalance
• Improved disease management
• Early disease detection (such as prostate cancer)
• Lower risk of chronic diseases
• Optimal physical and mental well-being
• Improved body composition (more muscle, less fat) 
• More energy
• Fewer urinary problems
• Enhanced mental clarity
• Improved quality of life

The practice finds and treats potential men’s health concerns before they cause serious or severe problems. Dr. Gittelman focuses on preventive care to maximize your well-being.

Which men’s health services are available?

Optimal Health Miami offers the following men’s health services and more:

• Whole body DEXA body composition scanning
• Screening for prostate cancer, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart problems, diabetes, and other chronic conditions
• Medication management
• Medical weight loss
• Chronic disease management
• Peptide therapy
• Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)
• Testosterone therapy
• ED treatment (oral medications, shockwave therapy, injections, etc.)
• Treatment for premature ejaculation, delayed orgasm, and penile curvature
• Health education
• Sexual counseling
• Nutrition counseling
• Dietary supplement recommendations

Your personalized plan is based on your medical history, health goals, symptoms, and lifestyle. Dr. Gittelman tailors a plan that best suits your needs.

What should I expect during men’s health evaluations?

During a men’s health evaluation, Dr. Gittelman discusses your medical history, lifestyle, symptoms, medications, and goals. He evaluates your weight, body mass index (BMI), and body composition. Dr. Gittelman also completes a physical exam, including a prostate exam, and the following health assessments:

• Blood and urine tests to evaluate hormone levels (testosterone, adrenal, estrogen, thyroid, etc.)
• Blood tests for prostate cancer screening
• Essential vitamin and mineral level testing
• DEXA body composition analysis
• Saliva tests that screen for adrenal fatigue
• Food allergy testing

Optimal Health Miami offers an array of personalized treatments for ordinary men’s health concerns. Dr. Gittelman follows up to ensure lasting success and is always available to address your questions. Schedule a men’s health exam yearly to optimize your health or if you develop unusual symptoms.

Schedule a men’s health evaluation at Optimal Health Miami by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.