Frequently Asked Questions
Embedded Files
These are some of the questions we hear most often, but they’re certainly not the only ones. If you have a specific question or concern you don’t see answered here, feel free to give us a call anytime. We’re always happy to talk things through and help you decide what makes sense for you.
Do you take insurance?
Hormone therapy is generally considered elective care and is not covered by most insurance plans. For that reason, our services are offered on a direct-pay basis, which allows for more personalized care without insurance-driven limitations.
We do accept Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for eligible expenses.
Am I a good candidate for hormone therapy?
You may be a good candidate for hormone therapy if you’re experiencing symptoms such as low energy, changes in mood, difficulty concentrating, disrupted sleep, or other concerns that are affecting your quality of life.
Being a good candidate isn’t determined by age or a single lab value alone. It’s based on a thoughtful evaluation of symptoms, overall health, and lab work together. The best way to know whether hormone therapy is appropriate is through a personalized consultation where your individual situation can be reviewed.
How long does it take to notice results?
Response times vary from person to person. Hormone therapy works gradually, and changes tend to build over time rather than happening all at once. Some people may notice early shifts in energy, mood, or focus within the first few weeks, while for others meaningful changes take longer to fully develop.
A helpful way to think about it is that hormone therapy is more like going through puberty than taking a pain medication. It’s a process of steady physiological change, not an instant fix. Our goal is long-term improvement and stability, not short-term spikes, so patience is an important part of the process.
Is hormone therapy appropriate for women at different stages of life?
Hormone therapy can be appropriate for women at various stages of life, including premenopause, perimenopause, and menopause. What matters most is not age alone, but symptoms, overall health, and whether treatment is medically appropriate for the individual.
Our approach focuses on understanding how hormonal changes are affecting your day-to-day life and determining whether hormone therapy is a good fit through a thoughtful, personalized evaluation.
Can someone be too old for testosterone replacement therapy?
Age alone does not determine whether someone may benefit from testosterone therapy. What matters most is overall health, symptoms, and whether treatment is medically appropriate based on an individual evaluation.
Many men continue to benefit from hormone therapy later in life, particularly when symptoms are affecting quality of life. Our approach focuses on safety, careful assessment, and personalized treatment decisions rather than using age as a cutoff.
Are there risks or side effects with testosterone therapy?
As with any medical treatment, testosterone therapy can have potential risks. When prescribed appropriately and monitored by a licensed provider, most side effects are mild and manageable.
Our approach focuses on individualized dosing, ongoing guidance, and careful oversight to support both safety and long-term results. Any specific risks or concerns are discussed in detail during your consultation so you can make an informed decision.
My primary care provider says my testosterone is “normal” or “low-normal.” Why?
Most primary care providers rely on broad laboratory reference ranges when evaluating testosterone levels. These ranges are designed to cover a wide population and don’t always account for age, symptoms, or how testosterone affects daily quality of life.
At our clinic, we look at the full picture — symptoms, overall health, and lab values together. Some men experience clear low-testosterone symptoms even when their levels fall within a “normal” or borderline range. In those cases, treatment decisions are based on clinical presentation, not a single number on a lab report.
Our goal is to understand how testosterone levels are impacting you and whether therapy is appropriate based on your individual situation.
How long will I need to receive hormone therapy?
The length of treatment varies from person to person. In some cases, hormone imbalances can be temporary and related to short-term stress, illness, or other factors. However, for many people, hormone changes develop gradually and persist over time.
When symptoms have been present for months or years, treatment is often ongoing and focused on long-term stability and quality of life. Similar to other hormone-related conditions, therapy is used to support the body consistently rather than as a short-term fix.
Our goal is always to help you feel your best and determine an approach that makes sense for your health, your symptoms, and your long-term well-being.
Will testosterone therapy stop my body from producing its own testosterone?
Yes — when someone takes testosterone from an outside source, the body typically reduces its own natural testosterone production. This is a normal and expected response to therapy.
If treatment is discontinued, the body will attempt to resume its natural production. However, for men who already have low testosterone, that baseline production was often insufficient to begin with. In most cases, stopping therapy means returning to a similar baseline as before treatment — or slightly lower due to normal aging over time.
This is why testosterone therapy is generally considered a long-term treatment for men whose symptoms are caused by chronically low testosterone.
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse