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HORMONE HEALTH

Hormone care, clearly explained.

Archer's hormone health pathway is designed around distinct clinical needs—not one catch-all treatment. Explore men's hormone health and testosterone, male hypogonadism, women's menopausal hormone therapy, and evaluation of adult growth hormone deficiency.

AREAS OF HORMONE CARE

Four pathways. Different diagnoses. Different treatments.

The right pathway depends on symptoms, medical history, appropriate laboratory testing and clinician review. An assessment does not guarantee a prescription.

01 · MEN

Men's Hormone Health

A broader evaluation of hormone-related concerns in men. This may include symptoms potentially associated with testosterone deficiency, medication and health-history review, fertility goals and investigation of underlying causes.

Think of this as the umbrella: TRT can be one treatment within men's hormone care, but men's hormone care is not automatically TRT.
02 · TESTOSTERONE

TRT — Testosterone Replacement Therapy

TRT is prescription testosterone therapy considered for appropriately diagnosed testosterone deficiency. Treatment requires clinical evaluation and appropriate testing, with follow-up and safety monitoring when prescribed.

TRT is a treatment: it is not itself the diagnosis, and it is not intended as a general anti-aging or performance program.
03 · WOMEN

Women's Hormone Therapy

A separate pathway focused on hormone-related symptoms in women, particularly perimenopause and menopause. A clinician can evaluate symptoms, health history and whether menopausal hormone therapy or another approach may be appropriate.

Different from TRT: women's menopausal hormone therapy may involve estrogen and, depending on the patient, progestogen or other clinically appropriate therapy.
04 · GROWTH HORMONE

Adult Growth Hormone Care

Evaluation for suspected adult growth hormone deficiency is a specialized endocrine pathway. Diagnosis generally requires more than symptoms alone and may require endocrine testing before growth hormone treatment is considered.

Different hormone, different indication: growth hormone therapy is not TRT and should not be presented as routine anti-aging treatment.
CLEAR TERMINOLOGY

What is male hypogonadism?

Male hypogonadism is a diagnosis, not a separate branded hormone therapy. It describes testosterone deficiency associated with a problem involving the testes, pituitary/hypothalamic system or another clinically relevant cause. When hypogonadism is confirmed, TRT may be one treatment option depending on the individual.

Low testosteroneA laboratory finding. One low result alone does not necessarily establish hypogonadism.
Male hypogonadismA clinical condition requiring compatible symptoms/signs, consistently low testosterone and evaluation of the cause.
TRTA prescription treatment that replaces testosterone when a clinician determines it is indicated.
Primary vs. secondary hypogonadismPrimary disease originates at the testes; secondary disease involves pituitary or hypothalamic signaling. The distinction can affect further evaluation and management.
FIND YOUR PATHWAY

Start with the type of care that fits you.

You do not need to know which medication you need. Choose the pathway that best matches your situation; a licensed clinician determines the appropriate evaluation and next step.

01 Men's care

Men's Hormone Health

Testosterone & hypogonadism

For men with symptoms or a medical history that may suggest testosterone deficiency.

01Review symptoms, health history and fertility goals
02Confirm appropriate testosterone testing when indicated
03Discuss treatment and monitoring if a diagnosis is established
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02 Women's care

Menopause Care

Perimenopause & menopause

For women experiencing symptoms associated with the menopausal transition or menopause.

01Understand symptoms and stage of menopause
02Review personal, family and medication history
03Discuss appropriate hormone therapy or other options
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03 Endocrine care

Growth Hormone Evaluation

Adult growth hormone deficiency

For patients with a clinical reason to investigate possible adult growth hormone deficiency.

01Review relevant pituitary, structural and medical history
02Complete an appropriate endocrine evaluation
03Confirm the diagnosis with further testing when required
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Not sure where to start?

You don't need to diagnose yourself.

Tell us about your symptoms, health history, medications, previous lab results and goals. The clinical review will help determine which pathway—and which next step—is appropriate.

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THE ARCHER PATHWAY

Evaluate. Diagnose. Treat when appropriate. Monitor.

Hormone therapy is prescription medical care. Archer's pathway is structured so that the diagnosis and clinical indication come before a specific medication or hormone regimen.

01

Private intake

Share symptoms, health history, medications, fertility considerations, previous diagnoses and available laboratory results.

02

Clinical review & testing

A licensed clinician determines what testing, additional evaluation or referral is appropriate for the hormone pathway being considered.

03

Personalized next step

If an indication is established, the clinician discusses appropriate treatment options, monitoring and follow-up. A prescription is provided only when medically appropriate.

Important: The hormone-health page describes areas of clinical care, not guaranteed prescriptions. TRT, menopausal hormone therapy and growth hormone therapy have different indications, contraindications and monitoring requirements.
HORMONE HEALTH FAQ

Know the difference

Is men's hormone therapy the same as TRT?

No. Men's hormone health is the broader clinical category. TRT is one specific prescription treatment that may be considered for appropriately diagnosed testosterone deficiency.

Is male hypogonadism a treatment?

No. Male hypogonadism is a clinical diagnosis. TRT may be used to treat some men with confirmed hypogonadism, depending on the cause, fertility goals, contraindications and clinician assessment.

Is growth hormone therapy part of TRT?

No. Testosterone and growth hormone are different hormones with different clinical indications and diagnostic pathways. Adult growth hormone deficiency typically requires specialized evaluation and confirmatory testing.

What does women's hormone therapy mean here?

It refers primarily to clinician-guided evaluation of perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms and consideration of menopausal hormone therapy when appropriate. It is a separate pathway from men's TRT.

Does an Archer assessment guarantee hormone medication?

No. The assessment starts a clinical evaluation. Testing, treatment, referral or another next step is determined by the licensed clinician.