TRT Treatment Options

Compare testosterone replacement therapy options with real dosing protocols, costs, and side effect profiles. Find the right treatment for your needs.

All Treatments

8 treatments

Testosterone Replacement

4 treatments

Adjunct Therapies

2 treatments

Alternatives

1 treatment

Aromatase Inhibitors

1 treatment

Testosterone Cypionate

The most widely prescribed injectable testosterone in the US, offering reliable absorption and flexible dosing for TRT.

Frequency

2x per week (every 3.5 days)

Typical Dose

100-200 mg/week

Cost Range

$30-80/month

Duration

Half-life: ~8 days

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Testosterone Enanthate

A widely used injectable testosterone with properties nearly identical to cypionate, more common in European TRT protocols.

Frequency

2x per week (every 3.5 days)

Typical Dose

100-200 mg/week

Cost Range

$30-80/month

Duration

Half-life: ~7 days

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Testosterone Cream/Gel

Topical testosterone applied daily to the skin, offering needle-free TRT with unique pharmacokinetic advantages.

Frequency

Daily application

Typical Dose

50-100 mg/day (varies by formulation)

Cost Range

$40-120/month

Duration

Absorption over 4-6 hours

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Testosterone Pellets

Subcutaneous testosterone implants providing 3-6 months of sustained release, requiring in-office procedures for insertion.

Frequency

Every 3-6 months (in-office procedure)

Typical Dose

600-1200 mg per insertion (6-12 pellets)

Cost Range

$300-600 per insertion

Duration

3-6 months per insertion

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HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)

Mimics luteinizing hormone to maintain testicular function, fertility, and intratesticular testosterone production during TRT.

Frequency

2-3x per week

Typical Dose

250-500 IU per injection

Cost Range

$50-150/month

Duration

Ongoing alongside TRT

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Enclomiphene Citrate

Selective estrogen receptor modulator that raises testosterone by stimulating the body's natural production pathway without exogenous hormones.

Frequency

Daily (oral)

Typical Dose

12.5-25 mg/day

Cost Range

$40-100/month

Duration

Ongoing

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Anastrozole

Aromatase inhibitor used to manage estradiol levels on TRT by blocking the conversion of testosterone to estrogen.

Frequency

1-2x per week (when needed)

Typical Dose

0.25-0.5 mg per dose

Cost Range

$10-30/month

Duration

As needed alongside TRT

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DHEA

Over-the-counter precursor hormone that supports adrenal function and may complement TRT in men with documented deficiency.

Frequency

Daily (oral)

Typical Dose

25-50 mg/day

Cost Range

$10-25/month (OTC supplement)

Duration

Ongoing

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