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Hormone optimization
Testing first. Treatment only when your results and your symptoms support it. Most visits happen by video.
Hormone care that starts with testing
Low energy, slow recovery, poor sleep and changes in body composition have many causes. Hormones are one of them. We find out whether they are part of your picture before anyone talks about treatment.
How it works
- A video visit. We go through your symptoms, history, medicines and goals.
- Lab testing. If testing makes sense, we order blood work. Treatment decisions wait for the results.
- Results and options. We review your numbers with you and explain your choices, including doing nothing for now.
- Monitoring. Hormone therapy needs follow-up labs and visits. We plan them from the start.
What we tell every patient
Symptoms alone are not a diagnosis. Many things cause fatigue and slow recovery. Your history and testing sort out which ones apply to you.
Treatment has real risks. Testosterone therapy, for example, can lower fertility and raise red blood cell counts. That is why it needs regular lab monitoring and is not right for everyone.
Telehealth and prescriptions
Most hormone visits can happen by video for patients in Florida. Testosterone is a controlled medication, so federal and Florida rules apply to how it is prescribed. Some patients will need an in-person visit, and we will tell you if you do.
Hormone therapy is not right for everyone. Benefits, risks, costs and alternatives are reviewed with you before any treatment starts. Individual results vary.
Common questions
Can hormone care be done by telehealth?
Most visits can happen by video for patients in Florida. Some prescriptions, including testosterone, are controlled medications, and some patients will need an in-person visit. We tell you if you do.
Do I need lab work?
Yes, if testing makes sense after your first visit. Treatment decisions wait for your results.
Is hormone therapy safe?
It has real risks and is not right for everyone. Testosterone therapy, for example, can lower fertility and raise red blood cell counts, which is why it needs regular lab monitoring. We review risks, benefits and alternatives before any treatment.
Does insurance cover it?
Coverage depends on your plan and your diagnosis. We go over costs with you before anything starts.