How to get on TRT

[Heathen7492]

I live in the middle of nowhere in Montana. I am at least 225 miles from the nearest lab that I can go to get testing done. Does anyone know of any at home testing that can be used?

 

[mike33511]

Unfortunately, you would need to have blood drawn at a real lab. Any home testing that may exist wouldn't be accurate, and it's important that you get accurate numbers. There's also the issue of drawing your own blood.

I get my Testosterone, hCG, and Anastrozole mailed to me every month, along with syringes. Perhaps you could find a place in your state that offers the same service? Then you would only need to make the drive a couple times a year to get routine labs done.

 

[DozerDean]

Like mike33511 says. You'll need to travel to a real lab once every few months. There are tele med services for trt that are very convenient. I also have everything mailed to me. Maybe start with this type of service and then have a local dr treat you if possible.

 

[Heathen7492]

What kind of doctor can prescribe TRT? There aren't any HRT clinics anywhere near me that I have been able to find?

 

[DozerDean]

Any dr can prescribe trt.. but many will not. I would suggest checking out excelmale dot com. Lots of good info there. I use an online clinic that is mentioned on that forum quite often. They are easy to use and easy to get setup with. All meds are sent to your home. First step is get your T levels checked.

 

[mike33511]

What kind of doctor can prescribe TRT? There aren't any HRT clinics anywhere near me that I have been able to find?

Technically, any medical doctor could prescribe it, but usually it's an endocrinologist.

 

[Rocket3015]

See your Family Dr. have him/her check your levels, if they are low you should have no problems, if they are not low you may have to seek out a TRT Clinic.

 

[kisaj]

As mentioned, any doctor can prescribe and that in itself is an issue. Most doctors should not be dabbling in hormones and should refer to a specialist. You can have a PCP run basic tests to get an idea if it low test is even in play, but then should be referring. Endos are optimal, but Internalists are very close and imo are becoming almost a better choice because they are looking at things from a wholistic view and addressing genetic issues, GI, etc..in an attempt to avoid TRT.

 

[DozerDean]

I didnt even think of internalist as an option. Good info sir.

 

[cstallion]

Unfortunately, you would need to have blood drawn at a real lab. Any home testing that may exist wouldn't be accurate, and it's important that you get accurate numbers. There's also the issue of drawing your own blood.

I get my Testosterone, hCG, and Anastrozole mailed to me every month, along with syringes. Perhaps you could find a place in your state that offers the same service? Then you would only need to make the drive a couple times a year to get routine labs done.

What lab/company do you use?

 

[mike33511]

What lab/company do you use?

Tampa Testosterone. I went with them because they're located very close to where I live. The stuff comes from Hallandale Pharmacy.

I might end up looking for someone else at some point though. The Test, hCG, and AI are legit, but I've had to call them a couple times because my shipment was a week late. Thankfully, I never ran out, but that still shouldn't happen.

 

[sespress]

As mentioned, any doctor can prescribe and that in itself is an issue. Most doctors should not be dabbling in hormones and should refer to a specialist. You can have a PCP run basic tests to get an idea if it low test is even in play, but then should be referring. Endos are optimal, but Internalists are very close and imo are becoming almost a better choice because they are looking at things from a wholistic view and addressing genetic issues, GI, etc..in an attempt to avoid TRT.

Yeah internal md's rule. I use one as my primary care (kinda), I have an actual family practice as my primary but only as far as insurance is concerned. I go to the family doc if I've got a bad cough. I go to the int md for everything else. Might be a wait time to see one but hey.