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Most insurance companies pay for testosterone gels or injections. Many insurance companies also pay for basic labs every few months. Supplements are not covered and HCG and anastrozole are not covered by insurance since they are used in an off label manner. If you have a doctor through your insurance who is open minded, then you have won the lottery. He/she can prescribe HCG or anastrozole and you can get them cheaply from compounding pharmacies.

Cheaper labs can also be obtained without a prescription. We are exploring options now.

[QUOTE="Nelson Vergel, post: 1170, member: 3"] Most insurance companies pay for testosterone gels or injections. Many insurance companies also pay for basic labs every few months. Supplements are not covered and HCG and anastrozole are not covered by insurance since they are used in an off label manner. If you have a doctor through your insurance who is open minded, then you have won the lottery. He/she can prescribe HCG or anastrozole and you can get them cheaply from compounding pharmacies. Cheaper labs can also be obtained without a prescription. We are exploring options now. [/QUOTE]

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Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038