TESTOSTERONE PROTOCOL

What is the cost and what’s included?

The treatment cost for the Testosterone Protocol is $199.99/month, which includes doctor consultation and medication (if qualified).

Labs are required in months 1 and 2, and cost $99.99 each. The first kit is shipped upon completion of your onboarding intake to capture your baseline hormone levels. The second kit is shipped upon completion of your followup intake (~30 days later) to capture your hormone changes on The Testosterone Protocol. If additional labs are required, costs are passed through directly to you at no profit to Maximus.

Does The Testosterone Protocol have any adverse side effects (like hair loss)?

General adverse effects

The adverse effects of enclomiphene have been extensively studied during phase II and phase III clinical trials. The drug is generally well tolerated, however infrequent side effects may occur such as:

— Headache (observed in 3.3% of patients)
— Nausea (observed in 2.1% of patients)
— Diarrhea (observed in 1.9% of patients)
— Common Cold (observed in 1.7% of patients)
— Hot flush (observed in 1.7% of patients)
— Joint pain (observed in 1.2% of patients)
— Dizziness (observed in 1% of patients)

Overall, there was no evidence of drug toxicity and rates of adverse events were not significantly different from placebo. 1

Hair loss

Some people ask how our protocol could affect hair loss, because they've heard Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) worsens hair loss, since testosterone converts to DHT, another androgenic hormone that may contribute to male pattern baldness.

Our protocol is very different than TRT by stimulating your own natural production of testosterone, which affects DHT differently than synthetic testosterone taken from outside of the body. A study showed that testosterone replacement gel (1% 10g) increased DHT by 8X as much as enclomiphene, even at higher dosages than what we typically use (12.5-50 mg).

TRT also shifts the balance between the two hormones (DHT:TT ratio) towards DHT, while enclomiphene maintains the balance. Thus, enclomiphene should have minimal effect on hair loss compared to Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), and is much more "hair safe/friendly" for most people. 2

If you are experiencing these or other side effects, please immediately contact your licensed clinician through the patient portal.

1. Earl JA, Kim ED. Enclomiphene citrate: A treatment that maintains fertility in men with secondary hypogonadism. Expert Rev Endocrinol Metab. 2019;14(3):157-65.

2. Ronald D. Wiehle, PhD, Gregory K. Fontenot, PhD, Michael S. Willett, PharmD, Wilfredo D. Garcia, MD, and Joseph S. Podolski, BS, MS. Enclomiphene Citrate Stimulates Serum Testosterone in Men With Low Testosterone Within 14 Days Journal of Men's Health.Dec 2014.196-205.

What states is The Testosterone Protocol available in?

Maximus currently serves all US States, except Alabama, Alaska, Indiana, and the District of Columbia. Maximus does not serve US Territories and Freely Associated States at this time.

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Can I use my HSA or FSA card to pay for The Testosterone Protocol?

Maximus accepts Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Using your HSA/FSA is easy. Simply use your HSA/FSA card as you would any other debit or credit card when providing your billing information.

HSA/FSA plans vary on what services they are willing to cover. If you are uncertain whether your plan covers Maximus' services, check with your plan administrator.

Is The Testosterone Protocol vegan-friendly and kosher?

Yes to both, though you should specify your special needs during your onboarding so that your doctor prescribes the appropriate capsules.

Can I use Testosterone Protocol if I have a pituitary adenoma?

Those with a pituitary adenoma will need to work with their endocrinologist to receive the Maximus treatment. In the setting of an adenoma in person management by an endocrinologist is necessary. They are the experts in this setting and you cannot bypass them and treat with hormone modulating therapy if they have declined this. You can seek a second opinion from another endocrinologist - however this type of management needs to be done in person.

Is Enclomiphene FDA approved?

Enclomiphene is not FDA-approved for the treatment of low testosterone and associated conditions. Enclomiphene is a component of an FDA approved drug. While it is not approved there are many scientific studies that prove its effectiveness and safety.