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How much does testosterone cost in Germany?

In Germany, a month’s supply of the product costs around €60 ($80).

Do I qualify for testosterone?

Who is a candidate? You need to have both low levels of testosterone—less than 300 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL)—and several symptoms (see page 7) to get a prescription for TRT. “It is possible to have low levels and not experience symptoms,” says Dr. Hayes.

How do you get on testosterone?

You’ll begin masculinizing hormone therapy by taking testosterone. Typically, your doctor will prescribe a low dose and slowly increase the dosage over a period of months. Testosterone is given either by injection or a gel applied to the skin.

How much does it cost to be on testosterone?

Generic options will also help lower out-of-pocket costs. 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.

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 anyone using testosterone along with HRT treatment?

Anyone using testosterone along side hrt treatment? I am. They only prescribe it for low libido (mine was zero) but it’s helped muscle tone and lethargy too. I am as well. My testosterone level was non existent, it’s helped with aches & pains and libido then I’m on 100mg patches

How many women use hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

Q Almost half of all postmenopausal women in the U.S. reported having ever used hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Pills were the most often used HRT preparation (Figure 1). Q Although most women started using HRT around the time of menopause, 25\% started taking it 5 or more years after menopause (Figure 2).

What is the “real life test” for hormone therapy?

In the past, the guidelines for hormone therapy initiation recommended that all patients undergo a “real life test” prior to starting medical therapy. This test required patients to live full-time as their self-affirmed gender for a predetermined period of time (usually 12 months) before starting cross-sex hormones.