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Take the assessment
Complete a short health assessment to screen whether TRT is worth evaluating.
Hormone Services
The most thorough testosterone replacement service you'll find.
Most men who need TRT have already been told their labs are "normal." We start with 100+ biomarkers and a board-certified physician with hormone therapy experience who reviews your full lab panel before your first call.
Why You Feel Off
The hormone shift no one is explaining to you.
Testosterone decline does not happen overnight. It shows up as a pattern: less energy, less clarity, less drive, and most doctors will tell you it is stress, aging, or depression. But they are not looking deep enough.
Gaining body fat more easily
Losing strength and muscle faster
Feeling more fatigued than usual
Trouble focusing clearly
Feeling flatter in mood
Lower drive and vitality
Why most men wait too long.
Your testosterone can sit inside the "normal range" on a standard lab panel and still be the reason you feel this way. Insurance-defined ranges are wide enough to dismiss almost anyone. That is why men spend years cycling through antidepressants, sleep aids, and lifestyle changes that do not fix the underlying problem.
Tried TRT before? The protocol matters more than the prescription.
Many men who tried testosterone through a PCP or another clinic were put on large doses every two weeks. That causes a spike-and-crash cycle that feels terrible. It is not the TRT that creates this cycle, it is the dosing protocol. We use a daily microdosing approach that more closely mirrors what the body produces naturally, so your levels stay stable instead of swinging.
Comparison
Sage Matters vs. standard clinics.
Features
Sage Matters
Standard Clinics
Lab Testing
100+ biomarker Function Health panel with two lab draws per year
Basic testosterone panels only
Approval Process
Assessment, Function Health, then physician review
Quick screening before a prescription
Clinical Approach
Treats your complete physical foundation
Focuses strictly on writing a prescription
Transparency
Clear upfront labs and monthly package
One opaque process with little explanation
Assessment
Take the TRT assessment to get started.
A short screen to help determine if TRT is what you need. If it looks promising, you will order comprehensive labs through Function Health, and a board-certified physician licensed in your state will review your full lab panel before you ever schedule a call.
Process
How it works.
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Order Function Health labs
If promising, you order the Function Health labs ($365) directly. It covers 100+ biomarkers, includes two lab draws per year, and usually takes about 3 to 4 weeks to come back.
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Physician review and consultation
A board-certified physician with hormone therapy experience reviews your full lab panel before the first call. If the data supports TRT, you schedule a 20-minute consultation.
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Begin your subscription
If approved, your month-to-month Sage Matters membership begins at $119.99 per month and treatment begins.
Have questions before committing to labs? Review the FAQ below before you decide whether to move forward.
Pricing
Clear pricing before you commit.
You pay Function Health directly, move through physician review, and only begin the monthly Sage Matters membership if the labs and consultation point toward a good fit.
Upfront Step
$365 upfront
Function Health is the first real commitment after the assessment, and it includes two lab draws per year.
Assessment first: We screen fit before sending you further, and there is no setup fee.
Function Health: You pay the $365 lab package directly. It includes two lab draws per year, starting with the baseline you complete now.
Physician review: Your results are reviewed before any call is scheduled, and only promising cases move into the 20-minute consultation.
Sage Membership
$119.99 / month
Begins after consultation is complete.
Included: Physician review of 100+ biomarkers, a 20-minute consultation, ongoing treatment management, follow-ups, and a daily microdosing protocol designed around you.
Included: Ongoing treatment management, follow-ups, and a daily microdosing protocol designed around you.
Month to month: No 6-month commitment and no setup fee. Your membership begins only if you are approved.
After you start: Lab ordering and review, prescription coordination, VIP email support, and educational guidance stay part of the membership.
What To Expect
TRT does not take effect overnight. Here's what the timeline actually looks like.
Results build gradually. That is why we take the evaluation and the early months seriously, even though the membership itself is month to month.
Weeks 2-4
The early shift
Energy and mood often improve first. Sleep may stabilize. Most men describe it as subtle. Something feels different, but it is hard to pin down.
Months 1-2
Building momentum
Mental clarity sharpens. Motivation returns. Libido starts improving. It is no longer guesswork. You can feel it working.
Months 3-4
The turning point
Body composition begins to change. Strength returns. People around you start noticing. This is where most men become believers.
Month 6
Full effect
Your protocol is dialed in. Labs have been re-checked and adjusted if needed. You know exactly what TRT does for you and how it compares to life without it.
Clinical Philosophy
Our clinical philosophy.
Treating a single lab number ignores the complexity of your body. We require comprehensive testing to build a protocol tailored to your specific physiological needs.
Every Sage Matters physician is board-certified, licensed in your state, and experienced in hormone therapy. They carry their own malpractice coverage and make independent clinical decisions. We do not tell them what to prescribe.
Complete Data
We require the Function Health baseline because it looks far beyond basic testosterone labs. That broader panel gives us 100+ biomarkers across hormones, metabolism, inflammation, and organ function, and it includes two lab draws per year before we make treatment decisions.
Holistic Integration
Health extends across your body, soul, and spirit. Correcting your hormones provides the physical baseline necessary to improve your resilience, focus, and daily habits.
Physician Guided
You receive care from a licensed physician who monitors your labs, adjusts your protocol, and is available when something does not feel right.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
What happens after I take the assessment?
If the assessment suggests TRT is worth exploring, you order Function Health labs ($365) directly and complete them at a local lab. That Function Health membership includes two lab draws per year and 100+ biomarkers, so you are getting a broader baseline now and another data point later in the year. Results typically take about 3 to 4 weeks. Once they are back, your physician reviews the full panel asynchronously. If the data looks promising, you schedule a 20-minute consultation call. The physician fee for that call, about $40 to $50, is credited toward your first month if you move forward.
Is there a commitment?
No. Sage Matters is month to month. We still take the evaluation and the early treatment period seriously, but there is no 6-month commitment.
Can I cancel?
Yes. The membership is month to month, with no setup fee.
Can I talk to someone before committing to labs?
Yes. You can book a $20 introductory call with our team to ask questions and talk through the process. This is not a clinical consultation. It is a conversation with our team. If you subscribe, the $20 is credited toward your first month.
Why do you require Function Health instead of basic TRT labs?
Your hormones are deeply connected to everything else happening in your body. That is why we require the broader Function Health panel instead of a minimal TRT-only lab set. It includes 100+ biomarkers and two lab draws per year, so the data is useful for your health overall, not just for deciding whether to prescribe TRT.
When do I schedule the physician call?
Only after your labs are back and your physician determines that the data supports TRT. If your results do not look appropriate for TRT, you do not move into the call stage.
What if I've tried TRT before and it didn't help?
Many men who tried TRT through a PCP or another clinic were given large doses on a biweekly schedule, which causes hormone levels to spike and crash. That protocol feels terrible for most people, and it is why many men quit. Our approach uses smaller, more frequent dosing that keeps levels stable, closer to what your body would produce naturally.
What about fertility?
TRT can reduce sperm production. If having children is something you are considering now or in the future, we discuss this in detail during your physician consultation so you can make an informed decision before starting treatment.
What if I am not approved?
If your labs or medical history indicate TRT is not appropriate, no subscription begins. You still keep your Function Health lab results, which include 100+ biomarkers across two lab draws per year that are valuable for your health regardless of whether TRT is the right path. If a physician fee has already been collected, it is refunded minus physician time cost.
Start with the assessment.
Complete the assessment to find out whether it makes sense to move into Function Health labs and physician evaluation.