Created in 2018 and committed to helping men live their best lives through a novel and medically-supervised treatment program, Gameday Men’s Health opened a new clinic last June in West Hartford.
Gameday was created to help men suffering from low testosterone (Low T) and erectile dysfunction (ED), and provides medical weight loss solutions, vitamin therapy, peptides and hair restoration services. Its primary focus is to help men maximize their health, in a comfortable environment with knowledgeable medical staff to create customized health game plans to get them back to their passion and purpose.
“Low testosterone levels can be caused by a wide range of factors, such as aging, certain medical conditions, medications, and excessive alcohol consumption, to name a few,” says Dr. Jean Carlos Jimenez, MD, Gameday Men’s Health West Hartford medical director.
Q: What is low testosterone, and why is it a concern for men? Testosterone is crucial for male development, mainly muscle strength, energy, mood and sexual health. Low Testosterone or “low T” occurs when Testosterone in blood falls below a certain limit and can lead to things like fatigue, decreased sexual health, weight gain and even depression.
Q: What are the common symptoms of low testosterone? Most common symptoms seen in patients with low testosterone are decreased sexual health, erectile dysfunction, loss of muscle mass, increased body fat, mood swings, low energy levels, trouble concentrating and sleeping.
Q: What causes testosterone levels to drop? Testosterone levels naturally decline after men reach 30 years of age, but medical conditions such as obesity, diabetes and chronic stress can also lower testosterone levels. Poor sleep, lack of exercise and excessive alcohol intake are also common causes, amongst others, that can cause low testosterone.
Q: How is low testosterone diagnosed? We diagnose low testosterone by taking both a detailed history of symptoms and a focused blood test. At Gameday, we draw the blood on site to measure Testosterone levels and once resulted, we review these values with the patient.
Q: What treatment options are available for men with low testosterone? For patients with low testosterone, it is true that the most effective treatment is Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). TRT consists of weekly injections of exogenous testosterone administered either at home or in-clinic. TRT is also available as gels, patches or oral tablets. We can offer Clomiphene or Gonadorelin in some cases to stimulate natural production of testosterone. These are the medical options but these should always be combined with lifestyle modifications including but not limited to weight loss, and addressing underlying issues such as poor sleep or poorly controlled diabetes.
Q: When should a man see a doctor about low testosterone? If you are experiencing symptoms like low energy, mood swings, erectile dysfunction or having difficulty with weight loss, all causing increased and unnecessary stress, it wouldn’t hurt to discuss the possibility of having low testosterone with your doctor. There are other situations which definitely merit a visit to your provider and they include any injury to the brain or testicular area as well as men having concerns about their fertility.
Gameday Men's Health West Hartford
18 N. Main Street, Suite 204
Online: Gamedaymenshealth.com/west-hartford
Phone: 959-236-8977
Created in 2018 and committed to helping men live their best lives.