Hormone Therapy in
Abingdon, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does TRT cost at your Abingdon clinic?
Cost depends on your labs and the treatment plan your physician recommends, so there isn't a single flat price. After your initial hormone evaluation, you'll get a clear, written quote before anything starts — no surprise bills. Treatment plans are typically billed monthly or per cycle.

How does hormone pellet therapy work?
During a short in-office visit, the physician inserts small bioidentical hormone pellets just under the skin of your hip area — it takes a few minutes with local numbing. The pellets release a steady, even dose of testosterone or estrogen over several months, so you don't have to remember daily creams or schedule weekly injections.

How long do hormone pellets last?
Most pellets last three to five months, depending on the dose, your metabolism, and your activity level. Testosterone pellets for men typically run three to four months; estrogen and testosterone pellets for women usually run four to five. You'll be re-tested and re-pelleted on a schedule set by your physician.

What are the pros and cons of pellets vs. injections for testosterone?
Pellets give a steady, even hormone level with no self-injections and only a few visits a year — the trade-off is a minor insertion procedure each cycle. Injections are less expensive per cycle and easier to adjust dose to dose, but hormone levels rise and fall between shots and they require ongoing self-injection or clinic visits. Your physician will walk you through both at your evaluation.

Does insurance cover hormone therapy or menopause treatment in Virginia?
Some insurance plans cover the lab work and the physician evaluation, but most plans treat TRT and BHRT as elective and don't cover the medications or pellets themselves. Our office can run your benefits before your visit so you know what's covered. If insurance doesn't apply, we offer straightforward self-pay pricing.