Sage-Tips

Can your regular doctor prescribe HRT?

Many people ask, “What kind of doctor prescribes Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?” The answer is somewhat general in that almost any kind of doctor can prescribe HRT. There are Gynecologists, Urologists, Internists, and even Family Practice doctors that prescribe HRT.

How long do you need to be on testosterone to get top surgery?

Many Top Surgery surgeons require patients to stop testosterone 1-2 weeks before Top Surgery, and some surgeons also require that the next scheduled dose be delayed by an additional week or two after Top Surgery.

How long do you have to be on testosterone to get top surgery?

Your Surgeon may request that you stop taking testosterone for 2-4 weeks prior to surgery. If you are on any other medications, you should discuss them with your Surgeon, and potentially the anesthesiologist.

How much does it cost to start testosterone?

The price usually begins around $500 and may increase depending on dosage. Oral testosterone is available; however, some experts believe it can have negative effects on the liver and opt for alternative methods. Oral tablets by prescription can cost between $100 and $300 depending on dosage and frequency.

What type of doctor gives testosterone shots?

Treatment. If male hormone levels are very low, an endocrinologist can treat this with testosterone, which can be prescribed in the form of a shot, a skin patch, skin gel, or liquid.

How much does it cost to get testosterone?

Without insurance, injections are the least expensive type of testosterone replacement therapy and can range from $40 to $100 per month. Pellets—slow-release medications implanted under the skin—are typically $500 per month and may vary depending on your dose.

How does testosterone hormone replacement therapy (HRT) work?

For the FTM interesting in transitioning, testosterone hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is commonly the first step of the physical transition process. Testosterone HRT will commence a sort of ‘male puberty’ that promotes hair growth, deepens the voice, and changes body fat distribution.

Are there guidelines for hormone therapy in transgender men and women?

Guidelines for hormone therapy in transgender men are mostly extrapolations from recommendations that currently exist for the treatment of hypogonadal natal men and estrogen therapy for transgender women is loosely based on treatments used for postmenopausal women.

Is testosterone replacement therapy right for You?

The American College of Physicians (ACP) released new guidelines regarding testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). The advice is that TRT should only be prescribed to treat sexual dysfunction in men with age-related decline in hormone levels. The ACP says there’s insufficient evidence that TRT improves anything more than sexual function.

Should healthcare providers discuss TRT with men about low testosterone?

The ACP recommends that healthcare providers discuss the potential benefits, harms, and costs of TRT with men who want to treat sexual dysfunction due to age-related low testosterone.