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Something Has Shifted. You Can Feel It.

Many Men Brush It Off. Paying Attention Is the First Step.

Annual programs from $1,995 + HST

The energy that takes more effort to access. The muscle that responds less readily. The mental edge that has softened. For many men, falling testosterone is part of the story, and a full assessment helps show whether it is part of yours.

Medically reviewed by Amber Bocknek, MD, CCFP, ABAARM, FAAMM, MSCP, Medical Director, November 4, 2026

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About This Program

The Male Hormonal System

Testosterone works as part of a wider system that includes DHEA, cortisol, thyroid hormones and estrogen. Changes in energy, drive or recovery can come from any of these, and also from sleep, stress, weight or medications. A full assessment helps show what is going on for you, and your plan is built from your results.

Is andropause the same as low testosterone?

Not quite. “Andropause” is an everyday word for the slow changes many men notice from their 40s on: lower sex drive, less energy, a shorter fuse, muscle that’s harder to hold on to. Testosterone does drift down with age, but slowly, more like a tide going out than a light switching off, and the same symptoms can come from sleep apnea, thyroid problems, weight, stress or medications.

Physicians call the medical condition testosterone deficiency, or hypogonadism, and diagnosing it takes two things: symptoms or signs, plus low testosterone confirmed on more than one early-morning, fasting blood test. In Canada, testosterone products are authorized for men whose bodies can’t make enough testosterone because of a medical condition, and Health Canada advises against using them for non-specific symptoms unless blood work confirms low testosterone and other causes have been ruled out. Age alone isn’t a reason to start.

That’s why care at Thrive! begins with a full assessment and comprehensive blood work. If testosterone therapy turns out to be a fit, your physician walks you through the benefits, the risks and how it’s monitored.

The Science

More Than Testosterone

Testosterone

Energy, muscle mass, libido, mental clarity and metabolism; levels decline gradually from about the mid-thirties

DHEA

An adrenal hormone that the body uses as a building block for testosterone and estrogen

Cortisol

Rises with ongoing stress and poor sleep, and high levels over time can lower testosterone

Thyroid

Affects metabolism, energy, weight and mental clarity, and is worth checking in men too

Estrogen

Men need estrogen in the right amount. Estrogen levels need to be monitored and kept in the appropriate range for men.

Why Choose This Program

Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Aurora: A Long-Term Health Strategy

For men with confirmed low testosterone, treatment is about more than symptoms, and it is always weighed against the risks.

Sex drive and erections: in men with confirmed low testosterone, treatment can modestly improve sexual desire and function

Bone: in men with low levels, treatment increases bone density, but a large 2024 analysis of the TRAVERSE trial found more fractures with testosterone, not fewer

Body composition: in men with low levels, treatment tends to increase lean mass and reduce fat mass

Heart and prostate: a large 2023 trial (TRAVERSE) in men with low testosterone and heart risk found no increase in major heart events or high-grade prostate cancer, but more atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm), acute kidney injury and blood clots in the lungs. Your heart, prostate and blood count are checked before and during treatment.

A Note on Higher-Risk Situations

For men with a personal or family history of prostate cancer, testosterone therapy requires a careful, individualized assessment. Our process includes a detailed history review, investigations including PSA and imaging where indicated, and shared care planning with a specialist when needed.

The Testing

What the Personalized Hormone Profile™ Adds

Low testosterone is diagnosed from your symptoms plus two early-morning blood tests. The Personalized Hormone Profile™ adds another layer, showing how your body makes, processes and converts testosterone, so your care can be personalized.

If you've been told your testosterone is "on the low end of normal" but you still don't feel like yourself, a fuller assessment can help explain what is going on.

Investment

Your Program

Personalized Hormone Program™

Choose the format that suits you. Each option is an annual program, plus HST.

Every option includes testosterone therapy prescribing and monitoring, if low testosterone is confirmed.

IN-CLINIC, $3,495 + HST per year

4 to 6 physician visits a year
An at-home functional medicine metabolite test
Six restorative sessions, in any combination of B-Pulse, facial ClearLift, facial photofacial or Hydrabrasion (face only)
A complimentary AI skin scan
A resting metabolic rate test and up to four body composition scans
A complimentary one-month membership at one of our partner fitness facilities, to help you get moving, build strength and support healthy muscle
Complimentary access to the Livy Method program

VIRTUAL + GENETICS, $3,495 + HST per year

4 to 6 virtual visits a year
CORE Longevity Genetics
An at-home functional medicine metabolite test
A complimentary one-month membership at one of our partner fitness facilities, to help you get moving, build strength and support healthy muscle
Complimentary access to the Livy Method program

ESSENTIALS, $1,995 + HST per year, virtual or in person

4 to 6 visits a year
An at-home functional medicine metabolite test
Hormone care for the year
A complimentary one-month membership at one of our partner fitness facilities, to help you get moving, build strength and support healthy muscle
Complimentary access to the Livy Method program

*Thrive! is private-pay and does not bill OHIP. Before testing, we tell you which lab tests carry a fee. Specialized markers that carry a fee are billed to you directly by the lab and are not part of the program fee.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

I've been told my testosterone is 'normal.' Why do I still feel this way?

A result inside the reference range tells us a value isn't abnormal, but it can't tell us everything about how you feel. We read your blood work alongside your symptoms and history, and check other common causes such as sleep, thyroid, iron, mood and medications. Testosterone therapy is only considered when low testosterone is confirmed on repeat early-morning blood tests.

Is testosterone replacement therapy safe?

Testosterone therapy has benefits and risks, and they depend on your age, your health history and how it is used. Your heart health, prostate health and red blood cell response are assessed before treatment begins and monitored throughout. Testosterone therapy also lowers sperm production and can affect fertility, so tell your physician if you may want children; other options may suit you better.

I have a family history of prostate cancer. Can I still consider testosterone therapy?

This calls for a careful, individualized assessment. We review your personal and family history, order investigations where indicated and involve specialists when appropriate, so you can make a fully informed decision.

How long before I notice results?

Timing varies from person to person. Treatment is started carefully and adjusted over several months, and your physician reviews your progress at each follow-up.

Is this covered by OHIP or extended benefits?

Thrive! is private-pay and does not bill OHIP. Before testing, we tell you which lab tests carry a fee, so you know the costs before you begin. Keep your receipts, since program costs may be eligible as a medical expense; your accountant can advise. Extended health coverage varies by plan; we provide detailed receipts so you can check with your plan.

How does this program work alongside my family doctor?

The program is designed to complement your primary care, not replace it. It adds dedicated visits, personalized testing and scheduled follow-up. We encourage you to keep your family doctor or nurse practitioner for the rest of your health care.

I already train consistently. Could this still help?

Training gives your body a strong foundation. If symptoms persist despite consistent exercise, an assessment can look at whether hormones are part of the picture, and your plan is built around your results and goals.

Is andropause real, and how is it diagnosed?

Andropause is an everyday word, not a medical diagnosis. Testosterone falls gradually with age, but low energy or low sex drive can have many causes. Physicians diagnose testosterone deficiency only when symptoms are matched by low testosterone on at least two early-morning, fasting blood tests, after other causes are checked. At Thrive!, that assessment and comprehensive blood work always come before any treatment discussion.