Men’s Health FAQs

If I start testosterone treatment, can I stop?

Testosterone treatment is always an elective therapy. This is a fancy way of saying, it is your personal choice to treat low T. You can stop at anytime. For most men, they elect to either continue testosterone indefinitely or cycle their therapy. We will help you design the right plan for you and help you transition or cycle off therapy should you ever decide to.

How long after I start testosterone treatment will I notice a change?

Most men notice a difference in sleep, mood and energy levels within 2 weeks of starting testosterone treatment. This result, of course, varies and can be shorter or longer depending on the individual case.

I heard testosterone causes cancer, is that true?

Think about this…every single human (both male and female) makes testosterone naturally. If testosterone caused cancer, every single human would eventually get cancer, right? Testosterone does not cause cancer. If a man has a hormone sensitive cancer present, taking hormones or increasing natural production of hormones can certainly lead to a more rapid progression of that cancer. This is why it is vitally important you understand the risks and have a proper initial screening and laboratory evaluation prior to starting any type of hormone therapy.

If I take testosterone, will I get “roid rage”?

Imbalances of estrogen and testosterone can often be the culprit behind why men have a short fuse. Most men discover their mood improves and irritability actually decreases with testosterone treatment and proper optimization of their hormones.

Will taking testosterone cause infertility?

Infertility is a possibility with some forms of testosterone treatment. The hormone pathway between the brain and testis that produces both testosterone and sperm is essentially disabled with the insertion of exogenous (outside the body) testosterone. Fortunately, this same pathway can be used to increase testosterone production without negatively effecting sperm production. If you are concerned with protecting fertility and considering testosterone treatment, always discuss this with your provider!

What if my prescription insurance asks for prior authorization for testosterone?

There is a common surge in prior authorization (PA) requests for testosterone treatment—especially during insurance plan renewals after the new year. So, we wanted to pull back the curtain and explain why Mars Ascend Men’s Health does not participate in the PA process for testosterone therapy.

🚫 The Problem with Prior Authorizations

Even with:

• A documented diagnosis of hypogonadism

• Two low early morning testosterone levels (sometimes up to 6 weeks apart)

• Symptoms clearly outlined in your chart

...insurance companies still routinely deny testosterone treatment. The process is time-consuming, inconsistent, and—let’s be real—set up to fail.

More importantly? It often delays or disrupts your ongoing treatment. We don't believe that’s acceptable.

💸 Why They Do It

Insurance companies aren’t just being difficult—they’re being strategic.

By denying generic, affordable treatments like testosterone, they free up resources to cover expensive biologics and brand-name drugs that keep Big Pharma and Big Insurance flush with profit. Meanwhile, you’re left hanging.

We’ve chosen not to play that game. Instead, we offer a clear, fair, and transparent path to staying on treatment.

✅ Cash-Based Testosterone Pricing

Most pharmacies, especially the “Mom & Pop” outfits off wholesale prices for you—no red tape, no denials. Average price across Texas is around $65 for a 10mL vial of Testosterone Cypionate 200mg/mL.

You can use GoodRx (https://www.goodrx.com) to search for testosterone prices at local pharmacies to shop best deals in your area.

💬 Let’s Keep It Simple

We’re here to make men’s health simple, affordable, and accessible. If your insurance just changed and you're stuck in the Prior Authorization spiral, trust u.

Your health, your terms—no middlemen.