The conversation
It starts with listening. A physician asks about your symptoms, your history, your goals, and anything relevant in your medical background. This isn't a formality — the picture you describe shapes what gets tested and how your results are interpreted.
The baseline panel
A complete blood draw establishes where you actually stand: total and free testosterone, estradiol, PSA, a complete blood count, and metabolic markers. Timing matters — testosterone is measured in the morning when it peaks. At AndroMD this panel is included from the first visit.
The decision
Your physician reviews the results with you in plain language. If your numbers and symptoms line up, you'll discuss a protocol — including which delivery method fits your life. If they don't, you'll get an honest answer and a sensible next step instead of a prescription you don't need.
After you start
Therapy isn't set-and-forget. Follow-up bloodwork on a schedule keeps your levels and your health dialed in. Read more about safety and monitoring.