Should I switch to Defy?

[SkyWarn]

Been on TRT for about 13 years. Im 59. I started using a well know doctor on NYC but the commute became a hassle, so about 4 years ago I began using my primary care doctor for my TRT. My doctor is clueless about TRT, but he trusts me as I have been on it for years. He prescribes Test Cyp, I inject 16mg every other day subQ. He runs labs for only for total and free T. I feel like Im not dialed in as well as I should be.
So I was thinking about making the switch to Defy.
The major advantages of using my PCP is that it's covered by insurance, if I switch to Defy its all out of pocket.
Wanted to get some opinions.

 

[Guided_by_Voices]

I've been very pleased with Defy and have nothing but good things to say about them, however as many others have chronicled on this forum, getting "dialed in" can mean many things and is often a lengthy process of trial and error. An experienced, specialized group like Defy could make that process shorter, but you can do a lot yourself by sourcing your own bloodwork thru providers like Discounted Labs (I seem to recall that that could be an issue in NY, but perhaps you are close to another state). My thought would be to research as much as you can yourself and then decide what you still need.

 

[SkyWarn]

I've been very pleased with Defy and have nothing but good things to say about them, however as many others have chronicled on this forum, getting "dialed in" can mean many things and is often a lengthy process of trial and error. An experienced, specialized group like Defy could make that process shorter, but you can do a lot yourself by sourcing your own bloodwork thru providers like Discounted Labs (I seem to recall that that could be an issue in NY, but perhaps you are close to another state). My thought would be to research as much as you can yourself and then decide what you still need.

thank you

 

[phalloguy100]

I love Defy but I think long term, all the out of pocket costs (for non-FDA approved meds) will be too high. Labs and visits are covered by insurance though.

 

[DixieWrecked]

Defy is legit.

 

[t_spacemonkey]

its a matter of money. defy is great. my plan is to stick with them. if i ever run into an issue where i can't afford it (not looking that way now, not planning on it), i would not hesitate to run UGL Test.