Monitoring testosterone Therapy:

A comprehensive tracking plan takes the guess work out of your testosterone optimization program, and ensures you are making positive progress.

Our unique tracking / monitoring program is made up of 3 categories:

1. Symptom Tracking-

Symptom tracking is the key to a successful testosterone optimization program. We help and guide you as your symptoms improve over time.

2. specialized Lab Work –

We have partnered with LabCorp to provide specialized monitoring that ensures your hormone therapy is as fine tuned as possible.

3. Body Composition –

We track your changes in body composition over time, making it easy for you to see your progress and meet your goals.

The Details:
1. Symptom Tracking:
Symptom improvement is the most important metric, when undergoing a testosterone optimization program.  This is because each of us have our own unique range where hormones need to be to feel our best. 

You should be skeptical of a clinic that treats you only according to a protocol (a preset series of rules, that tells the clinician what your hormone levels should be).  A thorough review, of your symptoms during therapy, allows your clinician to make the adjustments to get your levels dialed-in.  

Common Symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency

Moodiness/Depression Anxiety/Irritability Fatigue/Craving Stimulants
Difficulty Sleeping Low Libido/Sexual Enjoyment Erectile Dysfunction
Weight Gain/Increased Body Fat Loss of Muscle Mass Loss of Body Hair
Decreased Bone Density Decline in Cognitive Function Dry or Thinning Skin

2. In-Depth Blood Monitoring:

Thorough blood work is important not only to be sure you are getting the most out of your therapy, but also to minimize any potential risks or side effects.

We are also concerned about overall health as well.  The clinician will help guide you in terms of which biomarkers are important for your unique situation.  Here are some examples of makers we typically track:

Total Testosterone

  • Total T

Free Testosterone

  • Free T

Estrogen

  • Estrogen

Cholesterol

  • HDL
  • LDL
3. Body Composition:

As body composition improves, we track several important metrics.  This ensures that your overall health improves as your therapy progresses.  While this information is simple, it is critical in terms of its impact on long-term health.  We typically track:

  • Body Weight
  • Body Fat %
  • Body Composition (Fat Mass / Lean Mass)
  • BMI – Body Mass Index
  • Waist Circumference
  • Blood Pressure

Total Body Composition (in lbs)

  • Lean Body Mass
  • Fat Mass
Frequently asked questions:

Does testosterone therapy put me at risk for blood clots? How do you minimize my risk?

According to the majority of studies, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), does not appear to increase the risk of developing blood clots.  However, since testosterone stimulates the body to produce more red blood cells (RBCs) there is a theoretical risk of clots.  If the concentration of RBCs climbs too high, it may (at least in theory) increase the risk for clots and elevated blood pressure.

This is why it is important to work with a knowledgeable and trained professional, who can help you avoid these pitfalls.  We recommend close observation the first year of therapy, so we can obtain a full understanding how your body is reacting to the testosterone therapy.

For more detailed information on TRT and blood clot risks please see our article: Testosterone Therapy and Blood Clot Risk.