Do I need labs before starting testosterone therapy?

Yes. Every hormone program starts with the Live Vital at-home blood panel, and only Live Vital labs are accepted.

Injection or cream: which will I get?

That is a clinical decision. A licensed clinician reviews your labs and intake and, if treatment is appropriate, prescribes testosterone cypionate (a weekly injection) or testosterone cream.

What is anastrozole and why is it mentioned?

Anastrozole is used to manage estradiol during testosterone therapy. It is part of the program when your clinician decides your labs call for it, not a separate product you choose.

Is compounded testosterone cream FDA-approved?

No. Compounded medications are prepared by a licensed pharmacy for an individual patient and are not FDA-approved. The cream is prescribed off-label by a licensed clinician after review and informed consent.

How often are labs repeated?

Every 3 months while on the program. Re-tests are ordered through the portal.

Hormone program

Testosterone therapy.

Clinician-managed testosterone replacement that starts with your own labs. Weekly injection or topical cream, with estradiol managed as part of the program, prescribed only if appropriate for you.

$299/quarter

Includes base medication and blood work. Adding HCG or enclomiphene costs extra.

Price applies if prescribed. Refund and cancellation policy.

Testosterone programs are currently available in 34 states. See the list.

What to expect.

Starts with an at-home blood panel read against Dr. Taylor's optimal ranges
Two forms: weekly testosterone cypionate injection or a topical testosterone cream
Estradiol managed as part of the program, with anastrozole when your clinician decides it is needed
Every request reviewed by a licensed clinician, with medical oversight by Dr. Patrick Taylor, MD
Re-test every 3 months, with your plan managed in the portal

What the program includes.

Both start with the at-home lab panel. Your clinician decides which form, if any, is appropriate after reviewing your results and intake.

Testosterone cypionate

A weekly injection. Your clinician sets the plan from your lab results and adjusts it at each re-test.

Testosterone cream

A topical cream compounded by a licensed US pharmacy for the individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are prescribed off-label after clinician review and informed consent.

About Testosterone therapy.

Testosterone therapy at Live Vital is a clinician-managed program, not a one-time prescription. It starts with the at-home blood panel, which includes total and free testosterone, SHBG, estradiol, LH, FSH, prolactin, hematocrit, hemoglobin, and PSA, read against Dr. Taylor's optimal ranges.

If your results and medical intake support treatment, a licensed clinician prescribes testosterone cypionate (a weekly injection) or a compounded testosterone cream. Estradiol is managed as part of the program: your clinician may add anastrozole when your labs call for it. Not all patients qualify. Outcomes vary by individual and are not guaranteed.

How it works

Create an account, order the panel, and collect it at home. See your results against Dr. Taylor's optimal ranges and which therapies may fit. Answer a short medical intake. A licensed clinician reviews the request and, if approved, the prescription ships from a licensed US pharmacy. You re-test every 3 months and your clinician adjusts the plan in the portal.

Who may be evaluated.

Men whose panel shows testosterone below Dr. Taylor's optimal range and whose intake supports treatment
Men who want testosterone replacement managed from labs, with re-tests every 3 months
Men who want a choice between a weekly injection and a topical cream
Men who want to protect fertility may be better suited to testosterone support (enclomiphene and HCG)

How treatment is managed.

The program moves at the speed of your labs: order the kit, get results, complete the intake, clinician review, then shipment from a licensed US pharmacy if prescribed. After you start, you re-test every 3 months and your clinician reviews the results and adjusts the plan. Outcomes vary by individual and are not guaranteed.

Dosing is not one-size-fits-all. A licensed clinician sets your plan after your medical intake and adjusts it as your labs are re-tested.

This information is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice. Every treatment requires a medical intake and review by a licensed clinician, not all patients qualify, and outcomes vary by individual.

Standard with every plan.

Clinician-prescribed

Prescribed by a licensed clinician on Live Vital’s medical team, only if appropriate for you.

Licensed US pharmacy

If prescribed, prepared by a licensed US pharmacy and shipped to you.

Unlimited messaging

Reach our care team directly with questions at any time.

Questions about Testosterone therapy.

Testosterone is a controlled substance, so it can be prescribed only in states where our clinicians hold the required controlled-substance authority. It is currently available in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin. The list is also on our States page.

Ready to get started?

Create your portal account and order the at-home lab panel. A licensed clinician reviews every request, and not all patients qualify.

Compounded medications are prepared by a licensed pharmacy for an individual patient. They are not FDA-approved and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or quality. Prescription treatments require an evaluation by a licensed clinician. Not all patients qualify. Outcomes vary by individual and are not guaranteed. Refund and cancellation policy.