There's a lot to male health! We at AYAM cover it all!
At AYAM we provide our adolescent and young adult male patients with a safe space for care of their physical health, reproductive health, and mental health, as well as addressing the intersection of these with how they experience their lives. We have a personalized and comprehensive approach to male health that treats each individual as a whole person. We value and integrate all types of conversations, whether about academics, work, family, sleep, sports, exercise, libido, stress, mood, substance use, overuse of electronics, friendships and relationships, and more. We teach all of our patients to be good consumers of care, and we empower them to make choices that are respectful of themselves and others.
Developmental/Pubertal Care
Developmental/pubertal care is aimed at our pre-teen and early adolescent patients. They often wonder what is normal and what to expect. Boys generally experience their pubertal growth spurt and development several years later than girls and the difference can be striking or even stressful. We are experts in helping to support and care for our growing and developing patients as related questions and issues arise. We also treat conditions related to male hormonal changes such as acne and hair loss. Visit our
Puberty and Growth-Related Concerns page for more information.
Sexuality-Related and Reproductive Health
Sexuality-related and reproductive health care includes discussion of relationships and intimacy, counseling around contraception, and screening for and treating sexually transmitted infections. We evaluate and treat a broad range of urologic conditions and work closely with urologic consultants when necessary. We are also able to provide counseling and specialized health care for adolescents and young men who are exploring their sexual and gender identity and preference.
Nutritional Health Care and Body Wellness
Nutritional health care and body wellness are primary goals at AYAM. Body image concerns may arise during the pre-teen years, adolescence and young adulthood, and it is crucial to manage our patients’ nutritional health and fitness as well as to support a positive body image for all of our patients. For more information on management of nutrition, eating disorders, and weight related concerns, please explore our
Specialized Care services.
Emotional Health Care
Emotional health care is integrated into all that we do at AYAM. We believe that sound mental health is the key to our patients’ overall wellbeing, and we strive to promote it through emotional counseling, mindfulness, pharmacotherapy when appropriate, and collaborative care with other mental health professionals. For more information, visit our
Developmental and Emotional Difficulties page.
