Hormone Optimization Program (TRT)
It all starts with an initial lab draw!!!!
Lab requisition can be sent to LabCorp or Quest Diagnostics for those attempting to use insurance
We do not guarantee that insurance will cover any portion of the fee paid to Ember Medical Services.
We highly recommend that you contact insurance prior to having labs drawn to find out your out of pocket cost.
Labs can be drawn at Ember Medical Services for a fee. We accept cash, credit, HSA, Venmo, CareCredit, PatientFi and Cherry Finance.
If labs are drawn in clinic we can provide a super bill to submit to insurance for possible reimbursement.
Bioidentical vs. Synthetic Hormone Replacement Therapy
SYNTHETIC HORMONE REPLACEMENT (TRT/HRT) - are often derived from animals and combined with chemicals to create a hormone therapy that is similar, but not exactly like human hormones.
With synthetic hormones, the molecular structure is merely similar, causing the body to struggle with recognition of the substance and, therefore, causing side effects and poor outcomes.
BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (BHRT) - uses bioidentical hormones derived from natural sources and compounded to be an exact structural match to the hormones inside the human body.
The natural ingredients combined with the molecular match allows bioidentical hormones to fit into human hormone receptors exactly as naturally-occurring hormones. This feature ensures the safety and efficacy of the treatment.
In the past, most research into hormone therapy focused on synthetic hormones, but as the effectiveness of bioidentical hormone therapy has become renowned, researchers are turning their attention to BHRT. Bioidentical hormones have been heralded as a natural hormone therapy option and are effective for disease prevention as well as eliminating uncomfortable symptoms that often occur as part of the aging process.
Most famously, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) suggested that hormone therapy was dangerous. At the time, this was the largest-ever study on hormone therapy. It was designed to compare the efficacy of estrogen-only therapy and a combination of progesterone and estrogen therapies. For the study, researchers used synthetic hormones and many of the participants were of advanced age and higher risk of disease before the study began.
These factors led many experts to review the study and uncover flaws in the methodologies used. These reviews have led large medical organizations, experts, and communities to revise previous policies against the use of hormone therapy. Today, the known benefits of hormone replacement therapy are numerous and it is believed to be the best treatment option for hormone imbalance and prevention of disease.
New research has also linked the use of bioidentical hormone therapy to better outcomes, finding that patients have fewer side effects along with enhanced benefits.
Basics on Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Treatment for: hypogonadism (ie. low testosterone), erectile dysfunction (ED), decreased performance & low libido (men & women), fertility and peri/post-menopausal women experiencing symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia ect.
Benefits: improve athletic performance and increase libido & motivation while decreasing recovery time & fatigue. Discuss options in regards to fertility and reducing other bothersome symptoms of low testosterone.
Women can benefit from testosterone replacement if their libido is low and they are having issues with low libido. For peri/post-menopausal women estrogen and progesterone will be discussed during initial consultation.
At Ember Medical Services, we take pride in offering our patients the best possible care. We create personalized treatment plans by carefully considering factors such as the patient's medical history, goals, and the results of an extensive blood draw panel. Depending on the patients goals, our holistic approach includes addressing various areas, such as performance, libido, recovery time, hormone including testosterone/estrogen/progesterone replacement therapy, and family planning.
****In order to remain in the BHRT/TRT program, patients are required to stay up to date on their monthly membership dues as well as complete the mandatory labwork (at providers discretion). Failure to do so will suspend your membership with Ember until all mandatory items are caught up.****
Ember will not accept lab work completed at a third party location with the exception of starting services with us (Injections only) and they must be completed within the last 3 months. Lab work must be completed where the provider sends the lab requisition to as this ensures that the proper labs are drawn. Failure to do so may require you to return to the lab to have the correct labs drawn and may end up costing you more lab fees.
Additional Information & Available Discounts
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To Learn more about Ember's Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Program CLICK HERE!
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Injections/Creams/Gel: monthly membership cost = $175
Pellet insertion price varies depending on the number of pellets needed for the optimal therapeutic dosing:
Monthly average: $200-$400 depending on amount of pellets being inserted and length of of therapeutic duration. Your provider can discuss the pricing during your initial consultation.
What’s included in the monthly membership
Unlimited follow up appointments
(Anastrozole, Tadalafil and B12 injections as needed)
Necessary lab orders will be sent to LabCorp.
There are no exceptions to not having your labs drawn
If you have had recent lab work completed it is helpful to bring in a copy during the initial consultation or email them to moreinfo@embermedicalservices.com and we will assess them at that time.
Since your lab work was ordered and completed with a 3rd party provider it is highly likely you will still need some labs drawn so we can see the entire picture and address what we need to so that you can feel happier and healthier
(Cost of labs are the patients responsibility)
Nonmember Initial Consultation (does not include labs or medications) = $150
Lab order sent (every 2-3 months until stabilized on medications) = $25
Ember DOES NOT guarantee that insurance will cover any lab costs/fees
Must be completed and results sent to Ember at least 1 week prior to initial consultation
Cash Labs can be drawn in office during initial consultation and must be paid for during that visit.
Initial Panel: $350
Follow up labs: $125
Clinic visit/follow ups (every 2-3 months until stabilized on medications) = $75 each visit
Monthly hormone and B12 injections/supplies supplied by Ember = $100 - $200
Medication can be sent to any local pharmacy (if not supplied by Ember) = $25/m
Ember DOES NOT guarantee that insurance will cover any of the prescribed medications
Contact us for more information or to inquire about membership options