The score, part by part
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True monthly cost
15 of 30
$175.00 a month in the first year. Not a firm published price.
Defy's own first-year average is 'under $175 per month', covering testosterone, other medication, labs and consultations. It charges per service and does not itemise its prices, so we used $175. 1–3
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What the price includes
16 of 20
- Yes: Medication
- Yes: Ongoing lab tests
- Yes: Follow-up visits
- No: Supplies and shipping
- No: An at-home lab option
The average covers testosterone, lab tests and consultations. Shipping is not stated. Blood draws are done at LabCorp. 4–8
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Treatment options
10 of 10
- Yes: Injection
- Yes: Cream or gel
- No: Oral
- Yes: Pellets
- No: Troche
- Yes: An option meant to preserve fertility
Injection, topical and pellets. A nasal gel is also offered but is not one of the forms we score. hCG is offered, and we count it as a fertility option. 9–13
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Transparency
3 of 15
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Public reputation
19.8 of 25
Trustpilot 4.8 from 4,282 reviews. Better Business Bureau C-.
Trustpilot 4.8 from 4,282 reviews. Better Business Bureau C-, with a file opened in 2016. 17–20
Where each fact comes from
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"For a male patient, the average cost for TRT at Defy Medical works out to under $175 per month for the first year."
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"Defy Medical does not charge a monthly fee, and charges are due at the time that the service is purchased."
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Looked for itemised prices consult lab med: not found on this page
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"This calculation includes Testosterone, a weekly aromatase inhibitor (often prescribed alongside TRT), lab work, and consultations."
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"This calculation includes Testosterone, a weekly aromatase inhibitor (often prescribed alongside TRT), lab work, and consultations."
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"This calculation includes Testosterone, a weekly aromatase inhibitor (often prescribed alongside TRT), lab work, and consultations."
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"Print your Lab Requisition form and your photo ID to the nearest LabCorp to complete your testing."
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Looked for includes supplies shipping: not found on this page
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"Injectable Testosterone"
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"Topical Testosterone"
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"Testosterone Pellets"
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"Testosterone Nasal Gel"
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"For men, TRT plans often include Testosterone alongside supplemental medication like aromatase inhibitors to control Estrogen and HCG to support fertility."
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"Your cost for care may be more or less dependent on the severity of your deficiency as well as your symptoms, goals, medication dosages, delivery system(s), and auxiliary medications (if prescribed)."
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Looked for states served list: not found on this page
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"Defy Medical's care team is led by Dr. Justin Saya, our medical director and lead practicing physician."
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"Defy Medical Reviews 4,282 • ... 4.8"
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"BBB Rating C-"
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"BBB File Opened: 6/10/2016"
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