Our Approach to Low T Therapy

Diagnostics & Testing

Because readings of a man's testosterone level are often inaccurate, Obsidian uses advanced technologies — free-testosterone assessment and bioavailable-testosterone calculations — to ensure a precise diagnosis. All clients also receive our customary targeted health history and physical examination.

We'll obtain any additional information we might need: for example, by determining your level of estradiol, which helps ensure a proper balance of testosterone and estrogen — a possible root cause of Low T that physicians often overlook.

In select cases, we'll do genetic testing and assess your pituitary gland and thyroid function to look for reversible causes. Low T is a risk factor for prostate cancer, so we'll also determine your baseline PSA number and include prostate-cancer screening into your monitoring program.

Treating Low T: You Have Options

We treat your Low T using the techniques that work best for you. Each client receives a custom-designed regimen with therapies that can include patches, creams and gels, injectable testosterone, implantable pellets or oral palliatives. We can treat aggressively from the outset, or increase gradually.

If you're seeking to preserve your fertility or prefer a more natural approach, we also offer endogenous replacement therapy using agents such as Clomid and human chorionic gonadotropin.

We offer all our clients the ability to try more than one treatment regimen to determine which is most effective and fits their lifestyle best.

You'll Be Treated Only by Your Physician

Any hormone-replacement therapy is serious. Testosterone replacement is quite safe, but only when monitored by a qualified urologist. You'll never be treated by a nurse or physician's assistant in lieu of your doctor — to whom you'll always have direct access via phone and email.

Your Privacy Is Paramount

Your health is a private matter. Obsidian's model — and our facility — are designed to maximize your privacy and comfort. Many clients will never even see another patient entering or leaving.