Testosterone

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) restores testosterone to a healthy range in men with clinically low levels. You may be a candidate if you have symptoms of low T — low energy, low libido, low mood, or muscle loss — that are confirmed by bloodwork. A licensed provider reviews your symptoms and labs to decide whether TRT is appropriate for you.

Yes. Low testosterone is diagnosed with real lab testing, not a questionnaire. Bloodwork confirms whether your levels are clinically low, gives your provider a baseline, and guides your starting dose. Follow-up labs then track how you respond over time.

Neither is universally "better" — it depends on your preferences and your labs. Injections (often weekly) tend to give steady, reliable levels, while a daily topical cream or gel is a needle-free option some men prefer. Your provider will recommend the form that fits your routine and helps keep you in a healthy range.

It can. Testosterone can suppress sperm production, which is why TRT isn't recommended for men trying to conceive without additional support. If fertility matters to you now or later, tell your provider — options such as HCG or gonadorelin, or alternatives like enclomiphene, can help preserve it.

Possible side effects include acne, water retention, a rise in red blood cell count (hematocrit), and suppressed fertility. Because of this, your provider monitors you with regular labs — including hematocrit, estradiol, and PSA — and adjusts your dose accordingly. Testosterone is a controlled medication that requires ongoing provider oversight.

After your online visit and bloodwork, a licensed provider reviews your information. If TRT is appropriate, your prescription — an injection or a cream — ships discreetly to your door in unmarked packaging, with refills to keep you on schedule. Prescription approval is not guaranteed and is subject to provider review.