Let's Get Your TRT Evaluation Started
Step 1: Blood Tests
Take the first step in determining if you are eligible for TRT therapy with an initial test for total testosterone and free testosterone.
Please note that CactusMen’s services are focused on men over the age of 35.
Order bloods through
iMedical offers cost-effective and accessible testing available at over 3,000 local sites across Australia.
You’ll be redirected to iMedical to purchase your tests.
Or
Upload Recent Blood Tests
Upload your recent blood test results and our team will review them for free to assess suitability
Steps in Treatment
Testosterone Blood
Test
New patient assessment begins with a testosterone blood test for two key markers: total testosterone and free testosterone.
| Option For Bloodwork | Price |
|---|---|
| Order initial tests through iMedical | $68 |
| Upload your own results | Free upload/ review |
Blood test results will be reviewed by a clinician and if initial tests show Low-T, we will conduct a second, in-depth test to confirm results (see step 3).
Speak To Our Team
You'll be invited for a call with our Patient Care Team, usually within 24 hours of initial test results.
We’ll share your blood test results & discuss options. If it looks like you’re eligible for treatment you’ll be invited to sign up to CactusMen, our membership-based service through which we’ll manage your ongoing treatment.
Start
Treatment
In-depth blood test to confirm initial results before GP consultation.
Before meeting with a GP, you’ll need to complete a second, more comprehensive blood test to:
- Recheck your testosterone levels for accuracy (as recommended by Australian medical guidelines)
- Evaluate other relevant blood markers to ensure no underlying conditions could affect treatment
| Option For Bloodwork | Price |
|---|---|
| Order full tests on iMedical | $183 |
| Upload your own results | Free upload/ review |
Any prescribed treatments will be tailored to your needs, available for purchase through the CactusMen Portal, and shipped discreetly with free, tracked delivery.
If you are deemed not eligible by a partner GP based on the in-depth blood test, the full cost of your CactusMen subscription will be refunded. Blood test costs are non-refundable as these are completed with a third party.
Monitoring &
Adjustment
It’s important to keep on top of treatment plans and ensure everything is working as intended.
Your practitioner will schedule regular check-ins, typically every three months initially, to monitor your progress, review updated blood tests, and adjust your treatment as needed.
Between scheduled consultations, you’ll also have access to our nursing team included in your membership in case you need any additional support.
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Required bloods
| INITIAL TEST | IN-DEPTH TEST (ONLY NEEDED IF INITIAL TEST SHOWS LOW-T) |
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| $68 if purchased through iMedical | $183 if purchased through iMedical |
If you are uploading your own results, all blood tests must have been completed within the past three months.
What are the blood tests testing for?
Assessment starts with blood testing to understand your current T-levels and other key health markers. Over the course of your 2 tests, we'll check 15+ health-markers and the results will be shared with you.
Total testosterone measures the overall amount of testosterone in your blood, including testosterone attached to proteins like Sex-Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) or Albumin, which help transport it around your body. Low testosterone levels can indicate potential health issues that may need addressing.
Free testosterone measures the amount of testosterone not bound to proteins, which is available for your body to use. It’s important because it shows the active testosterone levels that can directly affect your health and well-being.
A comprehensive test that checks your red and white blood cells and platelets. It helps identify conditions like anemia, infections, and other blood-related disorders.
E/LFTs measure the levels of electrolytes (like sodium and potassium) and assesses liver function. It helps detect issues like dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and liver diseases.
Kidney Function measures the levels of urea, electrolytes, and creatinine in your blood, giving an evaluation of how well your kidneys are functioning and also helping identify possible kidney dysfunction and electrolyte imbalances.
Magnesium tests measures the level of magnesium in your blood. Magnesium is an essential mineral for muscle and nerve function, blood sugar control, and bone health. Abnormal levels can indicate various health issues.
This test measures the levels of cholesterol (total, HDL, LDL) and triglycerides in your blood. It assesses your lipid profile and helps build a picture of your risk for cardiovascular diseases.
Glucose testing measures the level of sugar in your blood and helps diagnose diabetes and monitor blood sugar levels over time.
CRP measures the level of C-reactive protein, which is a marker of inflammation. Elevated levels can indicate inflammation in the body, which may be related to different health conditions.
This measures the levels of estradiol (a form of oestrogen) and Sex-Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) in your blood, providing insights into hormone balance and reproductive health.
SHBG binds to sex hormones, including testosterone, and regulates their availability to the body. High or low levels can affect hormone balance and overall health.
This panel measures the levels of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Luteinising Hormone (LH), prolactin, and progesterone in your blood. It helps in evaluating reproductive health and identifying hormonal imbalances.
Measures the levels of different fats in your blood, including HDL (good cholesterol) and LDL (bad cholesterol). The ratio helps assess your risk of heart disease and guides dietary and lifestyle changes.
This test measures the levels of Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) and cortisol in your blood.
These hormones are involved in stress response and metabolic functions, and their levels provide insights into adrenal gland health.
IGF-1 + GH measures the levels of Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) and Growth Hormone (GH) in your blood. It helps assess growth hormone activity and overall growth health.
Measures the level of PSA in your blood, a protein produced by the prostate gland. High levels can indicate prostate issues, including enlargement, inflammation, or cancer.
Let’s Get Going
All treatments start with blood testing to understand your current T levels. We'll get you kicked off with either uploading or ordering your bloods
Frequent Questions
These tests are for patients considering TRT for the first time. The exact tests required can be found above in the “required blood tests to get started” section.
If you have had blood tests completed within the past 3 months which meet our threshold (see above for “required blood test results to get started”), you can upload them and our team will review them.
If you need to purchase blood tests through iMedical, the cost is:
- Initial screening: $68.This test will indicate whether or not you have low T.
- In-depth screening: $183. This test is only carried out if your first test shows symptoms of low T. It will confirm initial results and also provide more insights which your practitioner will use to determine the best treatment plan.
Testing on two different days ensures accurate and consistent results by accounting for daily fluctuations in testosterone levels. It’s best practice and ensures maximum accuracy.
Additionally, at CactusMen, we conduct the testing in two phases to keep costs low, ensuring patients don’t spend money on more in-depth tests if initial results indicate that they are definitely not eligible for TRT.
While this is rare, it can happen. If your second test shows that you are not suitable for treatment based on a clinical decision, we will provide you with a full refund for the cost of the subscription, ensuring you don’t pay for unnecessary treatments.
*please note that the cost of the blood testing will not be refunded as this is provided via a third party service
No. iMedical is a completely separate entity and we receive no financial benefit.
We have agreed fixed rates with iMedical for patients from CactusMen to ensure competitive pricing & convenient, nationwide access. but any arrangement for blood testing is between the patient and iMedical.
You should receive your results via email within 2-3 working days. If you order tests through our partner iMedical, they will be sent by default to CactusMen for review.
This will depend on where you are on the range, as well as other symptoms displayed. Specific approaches should be tailored to patients based on their individual health, and this will be determined by a partner GP once blood test results are completed.
Your suitability for treatment will be determined by an Australian-licensed practitioner. Low testosterone levels alone do not guarantee that you will be suitable for treatment, as all decisions are based on a comprehensive medical evaluation.
A clinician may deem it not suitable to treat any patient for reasons such as not being eligible, or patients not completing the required steps in treatment.
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