TRT contacts in the UK

[Estevao Simoes]

Hi folks. 42y male. Still at about 80% of my NLP after 2 years due to injuries and, well, life with young kids.

Been reading quite a lot recently and listened to all the podcasts, more than once.

I’m getting the feeling that this may be a thing for me, especially as in the last 3/4 years my ability to recover from workouts has really dropped, I cannot get 8 hours sleep (6 is my average) and depressed libido.

Anyone has been through the experience in the UK and has good contacts/advice to get through the system, interaction with NHS and private providers?

Thanks

[Mark Rippetoe]

The UK does not want you to have testosterone. Look elsewhere.

[Fatboyleeroy]

My NHS GP laughed at me (literally) when I asked about TRT.

My private healthcare provider have so far refused to cover it (not even testing T level) but they did put me onto a clinic called Optimale.

I’ve just sent off my first tests, I’ll let you know how helpful they are.

[gadders]

About what happened to me. BUPA/private health insurance won't cover as they don't cover aging-related conditions.

[Mark Rippetoe]

But hey, it's free!

[JFord]

But hey, it's free!

Proof of P. J. O’Rourke’s wisdom:

“If you think healthcare’s expensive now, wait until it’s free.”

[AndrewLewis]

BUPA/private health insurance won't cover as they don't cover aging-related conditions.

This has to be a joke. Do you have access to any private health care that will cover age-related conditions?

[Jdcuth]

You won’t get anywhere on the nhs or trying to get it paid for by private healthcare.

You will have to pay direct to a private clinic

These seem legit

TRT UK - Testosterone Replacement Therapy - Low Hormone Treatment - London TRT Clinic - Centre for Men's Health

[gadders]

This has to be a joke. Do you have access to any private health care that will cover age-related conditions?

BUPA is the main private insurer in the UK that most people get via their employer, so I wouldn't know of any others, but I'm pretty sure they don't. I guess in the UK private insurance is a top-up to the NHS, rather than a replacement.

[dalan]

You won’t get anywhere on the nhs or trying to get it paid for by private healthcare.

You will have to pay direct to a private clinic

These seem legit

TRT UK - Testosterone Replacement Therapy - Low Hormone Treatment - London TRT Clinic - Centre for Men's Health

So pretty much the same as the states. A clinic is our only hope as well.