FAQ
Straight answers.
The questions men ask us most, answered the way we would answer them in the exam room. Nothing here replaces a visit with a clinician.
01
Getting started
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book labs and a consult directly. If you have a primary care doctor, we can send them a summary with your permission.
Why two blood draws?
Testosterone changes from day to day and is highest in the morning. Medical guidelines call for two low early-morning readings, on different days, before diagnosing low testosterone. The second draw is included in the price.
What if my labs are normal?
Then we tell you, and we do not prescribe testosterone. We look at other causes with you, like sleep, thyroid, mood, weight and medications, or send a summary to your own doctor. You pay only for the labs and visit you already had.
Can I bring labs from somewhere else?
Yes. If you have two morning testosterone tests from the last 3 months, a clinician will look at them and you may not need to repeat them.
Do you see women for hormone therapy?
No. We are a men's clinic. We are glad to suggest local clinicians who focus on menopause and hormone care for women.
02
Treatment and safety
Will testosterone make me infertile?
It can. Testosterone therapy lowers sperm production, and it can cause infertility that does not always reverse. If you might want children, tell us at the first visit. There are other approaches, and our consulting urologist sees fertility questions on Thursdays.
What is hematocrit and why do you keep checking it?
It is the share of your blood made of red cells. Testosterone raises it, and thicker blood raises the risk of clots. We check it before starting and at every monitoring visit, and we act if it goes above 54%.
Do you promise results?
No. We cannot promise more energy, a higher sex drive, muscle or weight loss. We can promise accurate labs, honest explanations, careful monitoring and a straight answer when a treatment is not helping.
Is this safe to combine with my other medications?
Bring a list, or the bottles, to your first visit. A clinician checks interactions before prescribing. This matters most for nitrates, blood thinners and blood pressure medicines.
03
Privacy and billing
What shows on my bank or card statement?
"BLH CLINIC TULSA". Nothing about the reason for your visit.
Do you take insurance?
We do not bill insurance for visits. We give you an itemised receipt you can submit for possible reimbursement, and we accept HSA and FSA cards. Medication goes through your own pharmacy and insurance.
Will my employer find out?
No. We never share your records with an employer. Your insurer only sees what you choose to submit.
Can my partner come to the visit?
Yes, if you would like them there. Many men bring a partner to the results visit.
04
Labs and visits
How early can I get my blood drawn?
The draw room opens at 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. on Saturdays. Draws run until 10:30 a.m. on weekdays because testosterone readings are only reliable in the morning.
Can follow-ups be on video?
Yes, for patients anywhere in Oklahoma. The first visit and some monitoring visits are in person, because they include an exam or a blood pressure check.
What happens if I miss a monitoring draw?
You get a reminder two weeks before each one. If labs are overdue, we hold refills until they are current. We will always help you book quickly.
Did not see your question?
Call or text. A person answers weekdays, and nobody will ask you to explain why in front of anyone.
Labs + consult · $189 to $249
Start with a number, not a guess.
Book two morning draws and a 40-minute results visit with a clinician. If treatment does not fit, we say so, and you leave with your results and a plan.
Rather talk first? (918) 555-0143, weekdays 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Important safety information
Every treatment here is prescribed only after a licensed clinician reviews your history and labs. This is a summary, not medical advice. Questions
- Testosterone therapy
- Not for men with normal testosterone, prostate or breast cancer, or a high hematocrit. Can cause infertility that does not always reverse, raise red blood cell counts and PSA, and worsen sleep apnea. Requires blood work at 6 to 8 weeks, 3 to 6 months, 12 months and every 6 to 12 months after. Gel can transfer to others by skin contact. Testosterone is a Schedule III controlled substance.
- ED medication
- Never take with nitrates or poppers: blood pressure can drop dangerously. Get emergency care for sudden vision or hearing loss, or an erection lasting more than 4 hours. Common side effects are headache, flushing and a stuffy nose.
- GLP-1 medicines
- Not used with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2. Nausea and constipation are common early. Severe belly pain can signal pancreatitis or gallbladder problems and needs urgent care.
- Finasteride and minoxidil
- Finasteride can cause sexual side effects and mood changes, and it halves PSA readings. Minoxidil can cause shedding at first, scalp irritation and, as a tablet, dizziness or fluid retention. Benefits fade after stopping.