Feel like
yourself again.
Personalized hormone optimization built around your labs, your symptoms, and your goals, with a provider who actually knows you.
Energy. Focus. Sleep. Strength. Recovery. Libido.
Low testosterone rarely shows up as one thing. It shows up as a slow drift away from the man you were. If a few of these sound familiar, it's worth a real look at your labs.
Energy
Tired after a full night's sleep. Afternoon crashes. Coffee stops working.
Focus
Brain fog, trouble concentrating, losing your edge at work.
Strength & body
Harder to build muscle, easier to gain fat, even when you're doing the work.
Mood & drive
Irritability, low motivation, and a libido that isn't what it was.
Sound familiar?
Check what you've been feeling. This isn't a diagnosis, just a quick gut check.
Labs. Consultation. Personalized plan. Monitoring.
No waiting rooms, no guessing, no cookie-cutter dose.
Virtual consultation
Start with a $100 virtual assessment. We go through your symptoms, history, and goals, and order the labs we need to see the full picture.
Your protocol
Once your labs are in, you get a testosterone or hormone plan tailored to you, with the delivery method that fits your life and a clear explanation of the tradeoffs.
Monitoring & support
Ongoing care with direct access to your provider. Track progress, message your provider, and adjust as your body responds.
Not a pill mill. Not a 15-minute subscription.
Forge is led by an emergency physician and a hormone-focused nurse practitioner who build your plan from your own labs. Here's how that compares to the typical online TRT brand.
| Forge Performance Medicine | Typical online TRT brand | |
|---|---|---|
| Who builds your plan | An ER physician and a hormone-focused NP | Rotating providers you may never talk to twice |
| Protocol | Individualized to your labs, history, and goals | One-size-fits-all weekly injectable |
| Delivery options | Oral, sublingual, injectable, or topical | Usually one method |
| Honest guidance | We'll tell you if no treatment is the right call | Everyone gets a prescription |
| Pricing | $100 consult, plans from $75 to $100 per month, no hidden fees | Bundled "memberships" with surprise add-ons |
| Beyond testosterone | Weight loss, lifestyle, recovery, sexual health | Testosterone only |
Forged health and performance for family, work, and sport
Every protocol starts with your labs, your history, and your goals, then we pick the method that fits your life.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Customized testosterone treatment designed to restore hormone levels safely and effectively, with the delivery method chosen for you.
Weight Loss
Optimize body composition with both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches built for long-term health and performance.
Lifestyle Modification
Optimal health is more than a prescription. Every protocol includes recommendations for the variables you can control.
Two providers who live what they prescribe
Firefighter. Paramedic. Emergency physician. Combat veteran. Jiu jitsu on the mats every week. This isn't a clinic run from a spreadsheet.
Danny Farley, MD
Dr. Farley is a devoted husband and father of two. He is a lifelong healthcare professional who has served the community as a firefighter/paramedic and Emergency Department physician. He is also a lifelong martial artist and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. He truly lives by the principles he promotes.
Samuel Shankle, FNP
Samuel Shankle is a husband, father of two, and an accomplished military veteran with combat deployments. He is also an athlete and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt who is a great example of the values we hold.
No memberships. No surprises.
Start with one consult. Then pick the plan that fits.
Initial Consultation
A thorough virtual evaluation to determine how we can best help you and which labs we need.
- One-time
- Virtual, from anywhere in Texas
- Lab orders included in the plan
Basic Hormone Replacement Plan
Individualized testosterone replacement protocol with ongoing provider management.
- Individualized protocol
- Provider monitoring and adjustments
- Direct provider access by call or text
Hormone Replacement Plan
Expert management for the people who showed up for everyone else. Same care, lower rate.
- Everything in the Basic plan
- For veterans and first responders
- Thank you for your service
Medication and lab costs are not included in plan pricing. We've partnered with trusted compounding pharmacies to get you the best value. [Add a ballpark for typical monthly lab and medication cost here.]
Real men. Real results.
What patients from Lumberton to Houston say about working with Dr. Farley.
“Dr. Farley actually took the time to listen and explain everything. I never felt rushed, and the whole process was straightforward.”
Michael · Lumberton, TX
“Very professional, very thorough, and easy to talk to. I finally felt like someone was looking at the full picture instead of just checking boxes.”
Jason · Lumberton, TX
“The experience was completely different from a typical doctor’s visit. Clear answers, a solid plan, and no pressure.”
Chris · Lumberton, TX
“Worth the drive. Everything was explained clearly, and I felt like the appointment was actually focused on my goals and concerns.”
Brandon · Houston, TX
“I appreciated how direct and detailed the visit was. No rushed conversation and no cookie-cutter approach.”
Matt · Houston, TX
“Professional from start to finish. I had plenty of time to ask questions, and I left understanding exactly what the next steps were.”
Daniel · Houston, TX
Straight answers
What makes Forge testosterone replacement therapy different?
Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all once-weekly injectable protocol, we tailor a personalized plan based on your unique needs. We offer multiple effective delivery methods, including oral, sublingual, injectable, and topical creams. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages, and we will guide you through them to create the ideal protocol for your individual situation.
How do I start treatment?
Begin by completing our online assessment, followed by a consultation with a licensed provider. The initial consultation is $100.
Are there any side effects of hormone therapy?
Absolutely. With any intervention, the benefits should always outweigh the risks. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge to navigate medical decisions confidently. This may sometimes mean choosing no pharmacologic treatment, and that is perfectly acceptable. We want you to make informed choices with a full understanding of all available options.
What should I expect during onboarding?
You'll undergo health evaluations and lab testing to customize your individualized plan.
Do you offer anything besides testosterone?
Yes. We provide both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic weight loss therapies as part of a comprehensive protocol designed to improve body composition and metabolic health. We also offer specialized treatments for targeted goals such as injury recovery and sexual health. This field is rapidly evolving, and we are happy to discuss the latest options with you.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
Book your consultation, or send a message with any questions. We're happy to talk it through first.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Texas
Physician-led TRT by telehealth, with four delivery methods and a protocol built around your labs, not a template.
What TRT is, in plain language
Testosterone replacement therapy restores testosterone in men whose levels are low and who have symptoms that go with it: fatigue, brain fog, low drive, trouble building muscle, and a mood that isn't yours anymore. Treatment is only appropriate after a proper evaluation and lab testing, which is exactly where Forge starts.
How Forge does it differently
Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all once-weekly injectable protocol, we tailor a personalized plan based on your unique needs. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages, and we guide you through them to create the ideal protocol for your individual situation.
Four delivery methods
- Oral: a daily capsule, no needles.
- Sublingual: dissolves under the tongue.
- Injectable: steady levels, self-administered at home.
- Topical: a daily transdermal cream.
What the process looks like
- Step 1: $100 virtual consultation. Symptoms, history, goals, and the lab orders we need.
- Step 2: Your protocol. Labs reviewed by your provider, method chosen with you, tradeoffs explained.
- Step 3: Monitoring. Ongoing care, follow-ups, and adjustments as your body responds.
An honest word on risk
With any intervention, the benefits should always outweigh the risks. Sometimes the right answer is no pharmacologic treatment at all, and that is perfectly acceptable. Our goal is to make sure you understand every option before you choose one.
Who this is for
Men anywhere in Texas who want a physician who knows their name, a plan built on their own labs, and transparent pricing: $100 consult, $100 per month, or $75 per month for veterans and first responders.
TRT questions, answered
What makes Forge testosterone replacement therapy different?
Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all once-weekly injectable protocol, we tailor a personalized plan based on your unique needs. We offer multiple effective delivery methods, including oral, sublingual, injectable, and topical creams. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages, and we will guide you through them to create the ideal protocol for your individual situation.
How do I start treatment?
Begin by completing our online assessment, followed by a consultation with a licensed provider. The initial consultation is $100.
Are there any side effects of hormone therapy?
Absolutely. With any intervention, the benefits should always outweigh the risks. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge to navigate medical decisions confidently. This may sometimes mean choosing no pharmacologic treatment, and that is perfectly acceptable. We want you to make informed choices with a full understanding of all available options.
What should I expect during onboarding?
You'll undergo health evaluations and lab testing to customize your individualized plan.
Find out where you actually stand.
Stop guessing from how you feel. One $100 consult gets your labs ordered and a real answer.
Medical Weight Loss in Texas
Body composition, metabolic health, and long-term performance. Medication when it's the right tool, and the fundamentals every time.
Weight loss that's about performance, not a number
We optimize body composition with both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches for long-term health and performance. That means the goal isn't just a lighter scale. It's less fat, more usable strength, better metabolic health, and a plan you can actually hold onto.
Two tools, used honestly
- Pharmacologic: medication-supported weight loss when your evaluation shows it's appropriate for you.
- Non-pharmacologic: nutrition, training, sleep, and recovery guidance built into your protocol, because no prescription works without them.
Why hormones and weight go together
Low testosterone and stubborn body fat often show up together. Because Forge treats both, your weight loss plan and your hormone plan are built by the same provider, looking at the same labs, instead of two clinics guessing about each other.
Getting started
Everything starts with the $100 virtual consultation and lab work. From there your provider builds a protocol that fits your goals and your life, and stays with you through every follow-up.
Ready to change how you feel in your own body?
Start with one consult. We'll look at the full picture before recommending anything.
Lifestyle Modification & Performance
Optimal health and performance are much more than a prescription. This is the part of the protocol you control.
The variables you can control
Part of every individualized Forge protocol is an evaluation and recommendations for improving the variables you can control. Hormones set the ceiling. Sleep, training, nutrition, and stress decide how close you get to it.
What we look at
- Sleep and recovery: the foundation of energy, mood, and hormone health.
- Training: how you move, how hard, and how often, adjusted to your goals and your recovery.
- Nutrition: fuel that supports body composition and performance without a crash diet.
- Stress: the quiet driver behind a lot of fatigue and fog.
Targeted goals
We also offer specialized treatments for targeted goals such as injury recovery and sexual health. This field is rapidly evolving, and we are happy to discuss the latest options with you during your consultation.
Built by people who train
Dr. Farley is a lifelong martial artist and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. Samuel Shankle is an athlete and BJJ purple belt. The recommendations you get come from providers who live them, for family, work, and sport.
Performance is built, not prescribed.
Book a consult and get a plan that covers the whole picture.
TRT for Veterans & First Responders
You showed up for everyone else. Same care as every Forge patient, at $75 per month.
Built by people who served
Dr. Danny Farley served the community as a firefighter/paramedic before becoming an Emergency Department physician. Samuel Shankle FNP is a military veteran with combat deployments. They know what shift work, deployments, and years of physical stress do to a body, because they've lived it.
The veteran and first responder rate
Veterans and first responders receive the full Forge hormone replacement plan for $75 per month instead of $100. Same individualized protocol, same provider monitoring, same direct access to your care team. The initial consultation is $100 for everyone. Medication and lab costs are not included.
Who qualifies
Military veterans, firefighters, paramedics and EMTs, and law enforcement. [Confirm the full list of eligible roles and any verification he wants to require.]
How to start
Book the $100 virtual consultation, let us know you're a veteran or first responder, and your plan will be set up at the $75 rate once you're enrolled.
Thank you for your service.
Book your consult and we'll take it from here.
Meet the Providers
Two guys who live what they prescribe. Firefighter. Paramedic. ER physician. Combat veteran. Jiu jitsu on the mats every week.
Danny Farley, MD
Dr. Farley is a devoted husband and father of two. He is a lifelong healthcare professional who has served the community as a firefighter/paramedic and Emergency Department physician. He is also a lifelong martial artist and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. He truly lives by the principles he promotes.
Samuel Shankle, FNP
Samuel Shankle is a husband, father of two, and an accomplished military veteran with combat deployments. He is also an athlete and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt who is a great example of the values we hold.
Why that matters to you
People are trusting Forge with their hormones. That trust should come from knowing exactly who is reading your labs and building your plan: an emergency physician who has spent his career making fast, careful decisions under pressure, and a nurse practitioner who understands what years of service do to a body. Not a rotating cast of providers behind a subscription app.
Ready to work with providers who know your name?
Book a $100 consult and meet them.
Transparent Pricing
No memberships. No surprises. One consult, then the plan that fits.
Initial Consultation
A thorough virtual evaluation to determine how we can best help you and which labs we need.
- One-time
- Virtual, from anywhere in Texas
- Lab orders included in the plan
Basic Hormone Replacement Plan
Individualized testosterone replacement protocol with ongoing provider management.
- Individualized protocol
- Provider monitoring and adjustments
- Direct provider access by call or text
Hormone Replacement Plan
Expert management for the people who showed up for everyone else. Same care, lower rate.
- Everything in the Basic plan
- For veterans and first responders
- Thank you for your service
Medication and lab costs are not included in plan pricing. We've partnered with trusted compounding pharmacies to get you the best value. [Add a ballpark for typical monthly lab and medication cost here.]
What's included, what's not
- Included: your provider's time, your individualized protocol, ongoing monitoring and adjustments, and direct access to your care team by call or text.
- Not included: medication and lab costs. We've partnered with trusted compounding pharmacies to get you the best value.
Start with one consult.
$100 gets you evaluated, labs ordered, and a straight answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about TRT, telehealth, pricing, and how Forge works.
What makes Forge testosterone replacement therapy different?
Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all once-weekly injectable protocol, we tailor a personalized plan based on your unique needs. We offer multiple effective delivery methods, including oral, sublingual, injectable, and topical creams. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages, and we will guide you through them to create the ideal protocol for your individual situation.
How do I start treatment?
Begin by completing our online assessment, followed by a consultation with a licensed provider. The initial consultation is $100.
Are there any side effects of hormone therapy?
Absolutely. With any intervention, the benefits should always outweigh the risks. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge to navigate medical decisions confidently. This may sometimes mean choosing no pharmacologic treatment, and that is perfectly acceptable. We want you to make informed choices with a full understanding of all available options.
What should I expect during onboarding?
You'll undergo health evaluations and lab testing to customize your individualized plan.
Do you offer anything besides testosterone?
Yes. We provide both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic weight loss therapies as part of a comprehensive protocol designed to improve body composition and metabolic health. We also offer specialized treatments for targeted goals such as injury recovery and sexual health. This field is rapidly evolving, and we are happy to discuss the latest options with you.
How do I stay in touch with my provider?
Call or text (936) 337-5461 anytime you have a question, need an adjustment, or want to check in. You work with the same provider from start to finish.
Where do you see patients?
Currently we serve patients exclusively within Texas via telehealth, with plans to expand to additional locations in the future.
How much does it cost?
The initial consultation is $100. The Basic Hormone Replacement Plan is $100 per month, and veterans and first responders pay $75 per month. Medication and lab costs are not included, and we've partnered with trusted compounding pharmacies to keep those costs down.
Can I use HSA or FSA funds, or insurance?
[Confirm: HSA/FSA accepted for consult and plan fees? Can insurance be used for labs?]
Do I have to come into an office?
No. Forge is a telehealth practice. Your consultation, follow-ups, and provider messaging all happen remotely. Lab work is done at a lab near you.
Still have a question?
Send us a message or book a consult and ask us directly.
Contact Forge
Book your $100 consultation, or send a message with any questions. We're happy to talk it through first.
TRT & Hormone Optimization
in Houston, Texas
Physician-led testosterone replacement therapy and hormone optimization by telehealth, serving Houston and the surrounding area.
Houston is full of TRT storefronts and subscription apps. Most of them start with a weekly injection and a membership. Forge starts with your labs, your history, and a physician who used to run an emergency department. No drive down 610, no waiting room, no rotating providers.
How it works for Houston patients
- Book a $100 virtual consultation. Video visit from home, on your schedule.
- Get labs drawn near you. We order the panel; you use a lab close to home.
- Get your protocol. Oral, sublingual, injectable, or topical, chosen with your provider.
- Stay connected. Follow-ups, adjustments, and direct access to your provider by call or text.
What we treat
- Testosterone replacement therapy
- Medical weight loss
- Lifestyle modification, injury recovery, and sexual health
Areas we serve around Houston
the Heights, Montrose, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pearland, Clear Lake, and Cypress. As a Texas telehealth practice, Forge sees patients anywhere in the state.
Pricing for Houston patients
Same transparent pricing everywhere: $100 initial consultation, $100 per month for the hormone replacement plan, and $75 per month for veterans and first responders. Medication and lab costs are not included.
Ready to feel like yourself again, Houston?
One $100 virtual consult gets your labs ordered and a real answer.
TRT & Hormone Optimization
in Beaumont, Texas
Physician-led testosterone replacement therapy and hormone optimization by telehealth, serving Beaumont and the surrounding area.
Beaumont and the Golden Triangle don't have many physician-led hormone options, and the ones that exist usually mean a drive to Houston. Forge brings an ER physician and a combat veteran nurse practitioner to your living room, with labs drawn locally.
How it works for Beaumont patients
- Book a $100 virtual consultation. Video visit from home, on your schedule.
- Get labs drawn near you. We order the panel; you use a lab close to home.
- Get your protocol. Oral, sublingual, injectable, or topical, chosen with your provider.
- Stay connected. Follow-ups, adjustments, and direct access to your provider by call or text.
What we treat
- Testosterone replacement therapy
- Medical weight loss
- Lifestyle modification, injury recovery, and sexual health
Areas we serve around Beaumont
Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange, Nederland, Groves, Vidor, and Lumberton. As a Texas telehealth practice, Forge sees patients anywhere in the state.
Pricing for Beaumont patients
Same transparent pricing everywhere: $100 initial consultation, $100 per month for the hormone replacement plan, and $75 per month for veterans and first responders. Medication and lab costs are not included.
Ready to feel like yourself again, Beaumont?
One $100 virtual consult gets your labs ordered and a real answer.
TRT & Hormone Optimization
in Galveston, Texas
Physician-led testosterone replacement therapy and hormone optimization by telehealth, serving Galveston and the surrounding area.
Between the island, the refineries, and the medical district, Galveston County has a lot of men working hard shifts and feeling it. Forge makes hormone optimization something you handle from home between shifts, with a provider who knows your name.
How it works for Galveston patients
- Book a $100 virtual consultation. Video visit from home, on your schedule.
- Get labs drawn near you. We order the panel; you use a lab close to home.
- Get your protocol. Oral, sublingual, injectable, or topical, chosen with your provider.
- Stay connected. Follow-ups, adjustments, and direct access to your provider by call or text.
What we treat
- Testosterone replacement therapy
- Medical weight loss
- Lifestyle modification, injury recovery, and sexual health
Areas we serve around Galveston
Galveston, League City, Texas City, Dickinson, Friendswood, and Kemah. As a Texas telehealth practice, Forge sees patients anywhere in the state.
Pricing for Galveston patients
Same transparent pricing everywhere: $100 initial consultation, $100 per month for the hormone replacement plan, and $75 per month for veterans and first responders. Medication and lab costs are not included.
Ready to feel like yourself again, Galveston?
One $100 virtual consult gets your labs ordered and a real answer.
TRT & Hormone Optimization
in Lumberton, Texas
Physician-led testosterone replacement therapy and hormone optimization by telehealth, serving Lumberton and the surrounding area.
Lumberton and Hardin County men usually have to choose between a long drive and a mail-order testosterone app. Forge is the third option: a real physician-led practice by telehealth, with labs drawn nearby and a plan built around your numbers.
How it works for Lumberton patients
- Book a $100 virtual consultation. Video visit from home, on your schedule.
- Get labs drawn near you. We order the panel; you use a lab close to home.
- Get your protocol. Oral, sublingual, injectable, or topical, chosen with your provider.
- Stay connected. Follow-ups, adjustments, and direct access to your provider by call or text.
What we treat
- Testosterone replacement therapy
- Medical weight loss
- Lifestyle modification, injury recovery, and sexual health
Areas we serve around Lumberton
Lumberton, Silsbee, Kountze, Sour Lake, and the rest of Hardin County. As a Texas telehealth practice, Forge sees patients anywhere in the state.
Pricing for Lumberton patients
Same transparent pricing everywhere: $100 initial consultation, $100 per month for the hormone replacement plan, and $75 per month for veterans and first responders. Medication and lab costs are not included.
Ready to feel like yourself again, Lumberton?
One $100 virtual consult gets your labs ordered and a real answer.
TRT & Hormone Optimization
in Port Arthur, Texas
Physician-led testosterone replacement therapy and hormone optimization by telehealth, serving Port Arthur and the surrounding area.
Refinery and plant schedules don't leave much room for clinic visits. Forge handles your hormone care by telehealth, on your schedule, with an ER physician reviewing your labs.
How it works for Port Arthur patients
- Book a $100 virtual consultation. Video visit from home, on your schedule.
- Get labs drawn near you. We order the panel; you use a lab close to home.
- Get your protocol. Oral, sublingual, injectable, or topical, chosen with your provider.
- Stay connected. Follow-ups, adjustments, and direct access to your provider by call or text.
What we treat
- Testosterone replacement therapy
- Medical weight loss
- Lifestyle modification, injury recovery, and sexual health
Areas we serve around Port Arthur
Port Arthur, Nederland, Groves, Port Neches, and Bridge City. As a Texas telehealth practice, Forge sees patients anywhere in the state.
Pricing for Port Arthur patients
Same transparent pricing everywhere: $100 initial consultation, $100 per month for the hormone replacement plan, and $75 per month for veterans and first responders. Medication and lab costs are not included.
Ready to feel like yourself again, Port Arthur?
One $100 virtual consult gets your labs ordered and a real answer.
TRT & Hormone Optimization
in The Woodlands, Texas
Physician-led testosterone replacement therapy and hormone optimization by telehealth, serving The Woodlands and the surrounding area.
The Woodlands has no shortage of wellness clinics. What's rare is a hormone practice led by an emergency physician who will tell you when treatment isn't the right call. That's Forge.
How it works for The Woodlands patients
- Book a $100 virtual consultation. Video visit from home, on your schedule.
- Get labs drawn near you. We order the panel; you use a lab close to home.
- Get your protocol. Oral, sublingual, injectable, or topical, chosen with your provider.
- Stay connected. Follow-ups, adjustments, and direct access to your provider by call or text.
What we treat
- Testosterone replacement therapy
- Medical weight loss
- Lifestyle modification, injury recovery, and sexual health
Areas we serve around The Woodlands
The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, Tomball, and Magnolia. As a Texas telehealth practice, Forge sees patients anywhere in the state.
Pricing for The Woodlands patients
Same transparent pricing everywhere: $100 initial consultation, $100 per month for the hormone replacement plan, and $75 per month for veterans and first responders. Medication and lab costs are not included.
Ready to feel like yourself again, The Woodlands?
One $100 virtual consult gets your labs ordered and a real answer.
TRT & Hormone Optimization
in Katy, Texas
Physician-led testosterone replacement therapy and hormone optimization by telehealth, serving Katy and the surrounding area.
Katy and West Houston men have plenty of low-T franchise options along I-10. Forge is different by design: individualized protocols, four delivery methods, and a provider you'll actually get to know, all by telehealth.
How it works for Katy patients
- Book a $100 virtual consultation. Video visit from home, on your schedule.
- Get labs drawn near you. We order the panel; you use a lab close to home.
- Get your protocol. Oral, sublingual, injectable, or topical, chosen with your provider.
- Stay connected. Follow-ups, adjustments, and direct access to your provider by call or text.
What we treat
- Testosterone replacement therapy
- Medical weight loss
- Lifestyle modification, injury recovery, and sexual health
Areas we serve around Katy
Katy, Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, Richmond, and Cypress. As a Texas telehealth practice, Forge sees patients anywhere in the state.
Pricing for Katy patients
Same transparent pricing everywhere: $100 initial consultation, $100 per month for the hormone replacement plan, and $75 per month for veterans and first responders. Medication and lab costs are not included.
Ready to feel like yourself again, Katy?
One $100 virtual consult gets your labs ordered and a real answer.
TRT & Hormone Optimization
in League City, Texas
Physician-led testosterone replacement therapy and hormone optimization by telehealth, serving League City and the surrounding area.
From Clear Lake to the Kemah Boardwalk, Bay Area men are busy. Forge fits hormone optimization into that life with virtual visits, local labs, and a plan built around your goals for family, work, and sport.
How it works for League City patients
- Book a $100 virtual consultation. Video visit from home, on your schedule.
- Get labs drawn near you. We order the panel; you use a lab close to home.
- Get your protocol. Oral, sublingual, injectable, or topical, chosen with your provider.
- Stay connected. Follow-ups, adjustments, and direct access to your provider by call or text.
What we treat
- Testosterone replacement therapy
- Medical weight loss
- Lifestyle modification, injury recovery, and sexual health
Areas we serve around League City
League City, Clear Lake, Friendswood, Webster, Seabrook, and Kemah. As a Texas telehealth practice, Forge sees patients anywhere in the state.
Pricing for League City patients
Same transparent pricing everywhere: $100 initial consultation, $100 per month for the hormone replacement plan, and $75 per month for veterans and first responders. Medication and lab costs are not included.
Ready to feel like yourself again, League City?
One $100 virtual consult gets your labs ordered and a real answer.
TRT & Hormone Optimization
in Sugar Land, Texas
Physician-led testosterone replacement therapy and hormone optimization by telehealth, serving Sugar Land and the surrounding area.
Sugar Land men tend to research before they buy. Good. Forge publishes its pricing, explains every delivery method, and puts its physician's name and face on the site. Compare that to the subscription apps.
How it works for Sugar Land patients
- Book a $100 virtual consultation. Video visit from home, on your schedule.
- Get labs drawn near you. We order the panel; you use a lab close to home.
- Get your protocol. Oral, sublingual, injectable, or topical, chosen with your provider.
- Stay connected. Follow-ups, adjustments, and direct access to your provider by call or text.
What we treat
- Testosterone replacement therapy
- Medical weight loss
- Lifestyle modification, injury recovery, and sexual health
Areas we serve around Sugar Land
Sugar Land, Missouri City, Stafford, Richmond, and Rosenberg. As a Texas telehealth practice, Forge sees patients anywhere in the state.
Pricing for Sugar Land patients
Same transparent pricing everywhere: $100 initial consultation, $100 per month for the hormone replacement plan, and $75 per month for veterans and first responders. Medication and lab costs are not included.
Ready to feel like yourself again, Sugar Land?
One $100 virtual consult gets your labs ordered and a real answer.
TRT & Hormone Optimization
in Pearland, Texas
Physician-led testosterone replacement therapy and hormone optimization by telehealth, serving Pearland and the surrounding area.
Pearland sits between the Medical Center and the coast, and most hormone options mean a drive into town. Forge brings physician-led testosterone and hormone care to you by telehealth.
How it works for Pearland patients
- Book a $100 virtual consultation. Video visit from home, on your schedule.
- Get labs drawn near you. We order the panel; you use a lab close to home.
- Get your protocol. Oral, sublingual, injectable, or topical, chosen with your provider.
- Stay connected. Follow-ups, adjustments, and direct access to your provider by call or text.
What we treat
- Testosterone replacement therapy
- Medical weight loss
- Lifestyle modification, injury recovery, and sexual health
Areas we serve around Pearland
Pearland, Friendswood, Manvel, Alvin, and South Houston. As a Texas telehealth practice, Forge sees patients anywhere in the state.
Pricing for Pearland patients
Same transparent pricing everywhere: $100 initial consultation, $100 per month for the hormone replacement plan, and $75 per month for veterans and first responders. Medication and lab costs are not included.
Ready to feel like yourself again, Pearland?
One $100 virtual consult gets your labs ordered and a real answer.
TRT & Hormone Optimization
in Conroe, Texas
Physician-led testosterone replacement therapy and hormone optimization by telehealth, serving Conroe and the surrounding area.
Conroe and Montgomery County men shouldn't have to drive to Houston for a physician-led hormone practice. Forge is available by telehealth across Texas, with labs drawn locally.
How it works for Conroe patients
- Book a $100 virtual consultation. Video visit from home, on your schedule.
- Get labs drawn near you. We order the panel; you use a lab close to home.
- Get your protocol. Oral, sublingual, injectable, or topical, chosen with your provider.
- Stay connected. Follow-ups, adjustments, and direct access to your provider by call or text.
What we treat
- Testosterone replacement therapy
- Medical weight loss
- Lifestyle modification, injury recovery, and sexual health
Areas we serve around Conroe
Conroe, Montgomery, Willis, Spring, and The Woodlands. As a Texas telehealth practice, Forge sees patients anywhere in the state.
Pricing for Conroe patients
Same transparent pricing everywhere: $100 initial consultation, $100 per month for the hormone replacement plan, and $75 per month for veterans and first responders. Medication and lab costs are not included.
Ready to feel like yourself again, Conroe?
One $100 virtual consult gets your labs ordered and a real answer.
Serving Texas, from Houston to the Golden Triangle
Forge is a telehealth practice, so wherever you are in Texas, your provider is a video call away. Labs are drawn at a lab near you.
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10 Signs of Low Testosterone Men Ignore
Fatigue, fog, and a slow drift away from yourself. Here are the symptoms men write off as 'getting older' that deserve a lab panel.
Low testosterone rarely shows up as one dramatic symptom. It shows up as a collection of small things a man explains away: he's busy, he's stressed, he's just getting older. Here are the ones worth paying attention to.
The common ones
- Fatigue that sleep doesn't fix. Waking tired, crashing mid-afternoon.
- Brain fog. Trouble concentrating, losing words, less sharp at work.
- Body composition drifting. Harder to build muscle, easier to gain fat around the middle, even with the same effort.
- Low sex drive. Less interest, fewer morning erections.
- Mood changes. Irritability, feeling flat, less competitive drive.
- Slow recovery. Workouts and minor injuries take longer to bounce back from.
- Sleep problems. Trouble staying asleep, waking unrefreshed.
- Loss of motivation. The ambition is still there, the fuel isn't.
- Strength plateau. Lifts stall no matter how you train.
- It's been months. Not a bad week. A pattern.
What to do about it
None of these prove low testosterone on their own. Thyroid issues, sleep apnea, and chronic stress can look identical. The only way to know is a proper evaluation and a hormone panel read by a provider. That's what Forge's $100 consult is built for, and sometimes the honest answer is that testosterone isn't the problem.
Educational content only, not medical advice. Individual results vary. Treatment decisions are made after evaluation by a licensed provider.
Questions about your situation?
Book a $100 consult or send us a message. We'll give you a straight answer.
Oral, Sublingual, Injectable, or Topical: Which TRT Method Fits You?
Forge offers four ways to take testosterone. Here's how they differ and how your provider helps you choose.
Most online TRT brands offer one method: a weekly injection. Forge offers four, because the right method depends on your body, your schedule, and your comfort. Each has advantages and disadvantages, and your provider will walk through them with you.
Oral
A daily capsule. Simple, no needles, easy to travel with. Requires consistency every day.
Sublingual
Dissolves under the tongue. No needles, no daily cream application. Also needs daily consistency.
Injectable
Self-administered at home. Steady, well-understood, and the most common method in the industry. Some men prefer not to inject.
Topical
A daily transdermal cream. No needles, easy to apply. Requires care to avoid skin contact transfer to partners or children after application.
How we choose
Your labs, your history, your lifestyle, and your preference. Method can change over time if something isn't working. That flexibility is one of the reasons Forge doesn't run a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Educational content only, not medical advice. Individual results vary. Treatment decisions are made after evaluation by a licensed provider.
Questions about your situation?
Book a $100 consult or send us a message. We'll give you a straight answer.
What Labs Do You Need Before Starting TRT?
Why a responsible hormone evaluation looks at more than total testosterone, and what happens to your results at Forge.
If a clinic will prescribe testosterone without bloodwork, walk away. Labs are how a provider knows whether treatment is appropriate and, later, whether it's working safely.
More than one number
Total testosterone alone can mislead. A thorough evaluation commonly considers free testosterone, estradiol, SHBG, LH and FSH, hematocrit, PSA, and metabolic markers, so decisions reflect the whole picture and so ongoing treatment can be monitored for safety.
How it works at Forge
After your $100 consult, your provider orders the panel. You get drawn at a lab near you, results come back to Forge, and your provider reviews them with you on video before any protocol is built. Follow-up labs happen on a defined schedule.
What it costs
Lab costs are separate from Forge plan pricing and are paid to the lab. Ask during your consult for typical costs in your area.
Educational content only, not medical advice. Individual results vary. Treatment decisions are made after evaluation by a licensed provider.
Questions about your situation?
Book a $100 consult or send us a message. We'll give you a straight answer.
Online TRT vs. In-Person Clinics in Texas
Telehealth or a storefront? What each gets you, and where Forge lands.
Texas men have three options for testosterone therapy: a local low-T storefront, a national subscription app, or a physician-led telehealth practice like Forge. Each has tradeoffs.
Local storefront clinics
In-person draws and injections, sometimes same-day labs. The cost is your time: drive, park, wait, repeat. Many run one standard protocol.
National subscription apps
Convenient, at-home lab kits, big review counts. The tradeoff is a rotating provider pool and bundled memberships that are hard to unbundle.
Physician-led telehealth
Video visits from home, labs drawn locally, a provider you know by name, and a protocol built from your own numbers. This is the Forge model, available anywhere in Texas.
Which is right for you
If you want a face-to-face injection every week, a storefront may suit you. If you want convenience with a real physician relationship and transparent, itemized pricing, telehealth is hard to beat.
Educational content only, not medical advice. Individual results vary. Treatment decisions are made after evaluation by a licensed provider.
Questions about your situation?
Book a $100 consult or send us a message. We'll give you a straight answer.
Testosterone, Body Composition, and Weight Loss
Why low T and stubborn fat often show up together, and how Forge treats both under one roof.
Men with low testosterone often find it harder to build muscle and easier to gain fat, particularly around the midsection. Excess body fat can, in turn, affect hormone balance. It's a loop, and treating only one side of it is a mistake a lot of clinics make.
The Forge approach
Forge offers both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic weight loss as part of a comprehensive protocol, and the same provider who manages your hormones manages your weight plan, looking at the same labs.
Medication is a tool, not the plan
Medication-supported weight loss can be appropriate for some men after evaluation. It works alongside training, nutrition, sleep, and stress management, never instead of them. Your provider will be straight with you about which tools fit your situation.
Start with the numbers
Book the $100 consult, get labs, and build a plan for the whole picture.
Educational content only, not medical advice. Individual results vary. Treatment decisions are made after evaluation by a licensed provider.
Questions about your situation?
Book a $100 consult or send us a message. We'll give you a straight answer.
How Telehealth TRT Works in Texas
From the first video visit to medication at your door. What Forge patients actually experience.
Telehealth hormone care sounds abstract until you see the steps. Here's what happens at Forge.
1. Book the $100 consult
Online booking, video visit from home, anywhere in Texas. Your provider reviews symptoms, history, and goals.
2. Labs, drawn locally
Your provider orders the panel. You get drawn at a lab near you.
3. Results and protocol
A second video visit to go through your numbers. If treatment is appropriate, you and your provider choose a delivery method: oral, sublingual, injectable, or topical.
4. Medication ships
Forge partners with trusted compounding pharmacies. Medication is paid directly to the pharmacy.
5. Ongoing care
Follow-up labs on schedule, adjustments as needed, and direct access to your provider by call or text.
Texas only for now, with plans to expand.
Educational content only, not medical advice. Individual results vary. Treatment decisions are made after evaluation by a licensed provider.
Questions about your situation?
Book a $100 consult or send us a message. We'll give you a straight answer.
Straight Talk on Hormones
Guides and tools written by a practice that would rather you understand your options than buy on impulse.
Is TRT right for me?
Ten-question self-check.
Labs & what we test
How bloodwork works at Forge.
What to expect
An honest first-90-days timeline.
Articles
10 Signs of Low Testosterone Men Ignore
Fatigue, fog, and a slow drift away from yourself. Here are the symptoms men write off as 'getting older' that deserve a lab panel.
Oral, Sublingual, Injectable, or Topical: Which TRT Method Fits You?
Forge offers four ways to take testosterone. Here's how they differ and how your provider helps you choose.
What Labs Do You Need Before Starting TRT?
Why a responsible hormone evaluation looks at more than total testosterone, and what happens to your results at Forge.
Online TRT vs. In-Person Clinics in Texas
Telehealth or a storefront? What each gets you, and where Forge lands.
Testosterone, Body Composition, and Weight Loss
Why low T and stubborn fat often show up together, and how Forge treats both under one roof.
How Telehealth TRT Works in Texas
From the first video visit to medication at your door. What Forge patients actually experience.
Is TRT Right for Me?
A two-minute self-check. Not a diagnosis. Just an honest read on whether it's worth getting your labs looked at.
Check everything that's true for you
Ten questions. Be honest, nobody's watching.
What this can and can't tell you
Symptoms overlap. Poor sleep, thyroid problems, stress, and low testosterone can all look alike from the outside. The only way to know is a proper evaluation and a lab panel read by a provider. That's what the $100 consult is for, and sometimes the honest answer after labs is that testosterone isn't your problem. We'll tell you either way.
Stop guessing. Get the numbers.
One $100 virtual consult gets your labs ordered and a straight answer.
Labs & What We Test
No prescription without bloodwork. Here's how labs work at Forge and why we look at more than one number.
How labs work
- We order. After your $100 consult, your provider orders the panel you need.
- You get drawn locally. Use a lab draw site near you. No trip to a clinic office. [Confirm lab partner: Quest, LabCorp, or other, and whether an at-home draw option exists.]
- We read them with you. Your provider reviews results on a video visit, explains what they mean, and builds the protocol.
- We re-check. Follow-up labs on a defined schedule to keep you in range and safe. [Confirm follow-up lab interval.]
Why more than total testosterone
A single total-T number doesn't tell the story. A responsible hormone evaluation typically looks at markers such as total and free testosterone, estradiol, SHBG, LH and FSH, hematocrit, PSA, lipids, and metabolic markers, so treatment decisions are based on the whole picture and monitored safely. [Replace with Forge's exact baseline panel.]
What labs cost
Lab costs are not included in Forge plan pricing. [Add typical cash-pay lab cost and whether insurance can be used for labs.]
Know your numbers.
Book a consult and get your panel ordered this week.
What TRT Costs at Forge
Every number on one page. No membership tiers, no surprise add-ons.
Initial Consultation
A thorough virtual evaluation to determine how we can best help you and which labs we need.
- One-time
- Virtual, from anywhere in Texas
- Lab orders included in the plan
Basic Hormone Replacement Plan
Individualized testosterone replacement protocol with ongoing provider management.
- Individualized protocol
- Provider monitoring and adjustments
- Direct provider access by call or text
Hormone Replacement Plan
Expert management for the people who showed up for everyone else. Same care, lower rate.
- Everything in the Basic plan
- For veterans and first responders
- Thank you for your service
Medication and lab costs are not included in plan pricing. We've partnered with trusted compounding pharmacies to get you the best value. [Add a ballpark for typical monthly lab and medication cost here.]
Your first 90 days, roughly
| Item | Forge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | $100 one-time | Virtual visit, lab orders |
| Baseline labs | [typical cost] | Paid to the lab, not Forge |
| Plan, months 1 to 3 | $300 ($225 veterans and first responders) | Provider management and follow-ups |
| Medication, months 1 to 3 | [typical range by method] | Paid to the compounding pharmacy |
How that compares
National online TRT subscriptions commonly run $99 to $250 per month, and many bundle labs and medication into a membership you can't unbundle. Forge keeps the plan fee flat at $100 (or $75) and lets you pay the lab and the pharmacy directly, so you can see every line.
Payment
[Confirm: HSA/FSA accepted? Cards accepted? Any insurance use for labs?]
Know the cost before you commit.
Book the $100 consult. Everything after that is your call.
What to Expect on TRT
An honest timeline, from your first consult through the first few months.
Week 1: consult and labs
Book the $100 virtual consult. Your provider reviews symptoms, history, and goals, and orders labs. You get drawn at a lab near you.
Week 2: your protocol
Results come back, your provider walks you through them on video, and if treatment is appropriate you choose a delivery method together: oral, sublingual, injectable, or topical. Medication ships from a partner compounding pharmacy. [Confirm typical days from consult to first dose.]
The first weeks
Responses vary by person and by method. Many men notice changes in energy, mood, and drive before changes in body composition, which take longer and depend heavily on training, sleep, and nutrition. Your provider sets expectations based on your labs and your plan, not a marketing timeline.
Ongoing
Follow-up labs on a defined schedule, dose adjustments as needed, and direct access to your provider by call or text. If something isn't working, we change it. If treatment isn't the right call, we say so.
Side effects and safety
With any intervention, the benefits should always outweigh the risks. That's why Forge monitors markers beyond testosterone and why we'll sometimes recommend no pharmacologic treatment at all. Individual results vary.
Ready to start?
Book your consult and we'll map out your first 90 days together.
Forge vs. the Subscription Apps
Most online TRT brands are built for volume. Forge is built around a physician and a patient. Here's the difference, line by line.
| Forge Performance Medicine | Typical national TRT subscription | |
|---|---|---|
| Who you talk to | Dr. Danny Farley, MD or Samuel Shankle, FNP, by name | Provider pool; you may get someone different each time |
| Protocol | Built from your labs, history, and goals | Standardized protocol tied to a pricing tier |
| Delivery methods | Oral, sublingual, injectable, topical | Often one or two |
| Pricing | $100 consult, then $100/month flat ($75 veterans and first responders) | $99 to $250/month tiers, often with 6 or 12 month prepay for the lowest rate |
| Labs and meds | Paid directly, itemized, no bundle | Bundled into membership; hard to see what you're paying for |
| Honest guidance | We'll tell you if no treatment is right | Business model depends on a prescription |
| Beyond testosterone | Weight loss, lifestyle, recovery, sexual health | Usually testosterone only, add-ons upsold |
| Where you're seen | Texas telehealth, labs drawn locally | National, at-home kits, less local context |
Where the apps win: many of them ship at-home lab kits and have thousands of public reviews. If those matter most to you, we understand. If a physician who knows your name matters more, that's Forge.
Built around you, not around volume.
Book a $100 consult and meet the provider who'll actually manage your care.