ENERGY & DESIRE · TESTOSTERONE
Lower desire. Less energy. A body that doesn’t feel quite like yours. If you’ve been wondering about testosterone, start with a careful evaluation of your symptoms, your history, and properly timed lab work.
YOUR OPTIONS
Testosterone replacement is FDA-approved for men with diagnosed testosterone deficiency, also called hypogonadism. A diagnosis rests on both symptoms and consistently low morning blood levels.
Injection, on a schedule your clinician sets
An injectable form of testosterone used for decades to treat diagnosed testosterone deficiency. Your clinician sets the dose and schedule, then adjusts them based on follow-up labs.
DailyMed · Depo-Testosterone prescribing information (opens in a new tab)Daily gel
FDA-approved gels are applied to the skin once a day. Testosterone can pass to partners and children through skin contact, so careful handling matters.
FDA · Testosterone information (opens in a new tab)Options shown are for education. A licensed clinician decides whether any treatment, dose, or form is appropriate for you.
WHO IT MAY SUIT
A clinician makes the call. These are good signs it’s worth a conversation.
HOW IT WORKS
Start when it suits you. A licensed clinician takes it from there.
Answer questions online about your health history, your goals, and what you’ve been noticing. You can be candid.
A licensed clinician in your state reviews your answers, may follow up or ask for lab work, and decides whether a treatment is appropriate.
If you’re prescribed a treatment, a licensed pharmacy fills it and ships it to you.
Message your care team with questions, check in on how it’s going, and adjust your plan over time.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Not a complete list. Your clinician and pharmacist will go over the full information for anything you’re prescribed.
LET’S TALK ABOUT IT
Yes. Testosterone levels change through the day, so diagnosis relies on morning blood tests, usually repeated. If you start treatment, follow-up labs help your clinician check your levels, red blood cell count, and other markers, and adjust your plan.
It can. Testosterone therapy can lower sperm production, sometimes significantly. If you’re hoping to have children, tell your clinician before starting so you can talk through other approaches.
Yes. Testosterone is a Schedule III controlled substance, so federal and state rules apply to how it can be prescribed, including through telehealth. Your clinician will explain what applies to you.
It varies. Some changes, such as in desire, may show up within weeks, while others take months. Your clinician will check in on how you feel alongside your lab results.
Treatment information is based on FDA resources and official drug labels, last reviewed October 2026. Educational information, not individualized medical advice.
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ENERGY & DESIRE · TESTOSTERONE