Labs & Monitoring (Hormone/Metabolic)
The Importance of Lab Monitoring in Hormone Therapy
Scope
Total/free testosterone, SHBG, estradiol, hematocrit, PSA as indicated, CMP, lipid panel, A1c.
Schedule
Baseline → 6–8 weeks after therapy change → every 3–6 months; individualized thereafter.
Purpose
- Optimize dosing
- Minimize risks
- Document outcomes
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What our patients says
Dr. Martinez and Dr. Williams are both exceptional. Their expertise and care truly make a difference!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do to get started?
Take the Men’s Health Quiz found on this website. If the questions you answered affect your health in any way, call us at The Y Factor or make an appointment online and our specialists will evaluate your urological health and start a specialized treatment plan specifically for you.
Why does The Y Factor specialize in men’s health?
The Y Factor was named for the Y-chromosome, the factor that determines male characteristics. Our facilities were created by men, for men, with the expertise of male urological health. Our team believes in finding the underlying source of men’s health problems so they can customize a specific treatment plan to improve current health issues along with one’s overall quality of life.
Why is seeing a urologist so important to men’s health?
Too many men are dying in their 50s and 60s from urological disorders that could have been prevented in their 30s and 40s. Rapid advances and medical discoveries have been occurring in this field but are often concentrated in academic centers. Our specialists bring these advances to communities in which men live and work.
Are the treatments/surgeries at The Y Factor painful?
We take all precautions to ensure you are in as little pain as possible. Many of our patients have reported low pain levels, around 1-2 on a scale of 10.
Yes, we accept all major insurance plans:
At The Y Factor, we realize that medical care can be expensive. In an attempt to help you – our patients,
we can also work with the “Out of Network” benefits of most health insurance plans, and we accept Care Credit.