Gender Affirming
Care in Texas
If you reside in Texas, you can see a True U Medical Practitioner as early as tomorrow, and start your Hormone Therapy from the comfort and safety of your home. Let’s Go!
Our Services
We are a full-service virtual clinic offering hormone therapy and sexual health care that centers your autonomy and well-being.
Estrogen+ Therapy
If you're seeking estrogen-based hormone therapy, we offer estradiol in a variety of forms: pills, patches, and injectables. We also commonly prescribe testosterone blockers (anti-androgens), finasteride, and—if desired—progesterone. Your care plan is fully tailored to your goals and needs.
Curious about starting estrogen? Talk with a provider about what’s possible.
Testosterone Therapy
For folx looking for testosterone hormone therapy and/or testosterone replacement therapy, we offer injectable testosterone, as well as topical routes such as creams, gels and patches.
Want to explore testosterone options? Begin your care journey here.
Prep & STI Testing
PrEP – A safer way to play
PrEP is an anti-viral treatment to prevent HIV in those who are at a higher risk of contracting HIV. Taken daily, PrEP medications can prevent up to 99% of HIV infections. Ask your True U provider if PrEP is right for you.
STI testing
Routine STI testing helps ensure your health and the health of your partners. We offer comprehensive STI testing including HIV, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C. We encourage you to talk with your True U provider to discuss your sexual health care and wellness!
Pricing
Simple, upfront pricing. No monthly fees. No surprise bills.
Initial hormone therapy appointment
$259
Follow-up hormone therapy appointments
$195
Labs can be covered by insurance or are $99 through True U.
All expenses are eligible for HSA and FSA reimbursement
Online Medical Visits
Visits with True U Clinic are done from the convenience of your home over video and telephone platforms.
The visit is treated like any other doctor appointment, but virtually!
Blood work can be done from your house or locally at a lab close to you and the results are then sent to us. Once we start hormone therapy, we can have the medications shipped directly from the pharmacy to your home. Thus the process can be completed 100% from the privacy of your home!
Local True U Hormone Therapy Provider
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MSN, ANP, GNP
Melanie has practiced since 2012. She is a graduate of the University of Texas. She practiced in multiple settings including community health and primary care. She enjoys delivering care to diverse cultures and populations. Melanie has strong LGBTQ family ties. She is very enthusiastic about delivering gender affirming hormone therapy and assisting individuals with their transitional journey.
Why True U Clinic?
| True U Clinic | Other Solutions |
|---|---|
| No recurring membership – pay only for what you need, when you need it. | Recurring membership, regardless of when you use it or need it. |
| Digital video appointments. Easy, private, secure | In-person |
| Labs your way, on your own time | Public labs, uncomfortable |
| Short appointment wait time – get started this week | Long appointment wait times |
| Fastest response time – you are our priority! | Long response times, if at all responsive |
| Easy and secure booking and appointment management portal | No portal |
| Dedicated health care professional | Rotating staff of health care professionals |
| Knowledgeable, supportive staff | Staff may not be knowledgeable or supportive about trans-specific concerns or issues |
| 100% Five-star reviews | Mixed reviews |
Frequently Asked Questions
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We typically have appointments openings within ten days. You can easily, quickly, and confidentially schedule your appointment now!
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Labs can be done in one of the three following ways:
Make an appointment at LabCorp: Have them drawn at a LabCorp near you. You can use insurance or self-pay through True U for $99.
Have the lab come to you: A mobile phlebotomist can draw the lab work directly from the privacy of your home! This service is $99 (+ $99 for self-pay labs).
Use a walk-in clinic. You may use insurance or self-pay. For self-pay we ship the lab supplies to you so you have them drawn at the walk-in clinic of your choice. The cost of self-pay labs (incl the lab kit) is $99.
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We will send your prescription to the pharmacy of your choice. In addition, you may also use our mail-in pharmacy partner NewEra Pharmacy or our compounding pharmacy partner Empower Pharmacy.
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Insurance may cover your medications. Out-of-pocket costs for medications are typically $20-60/month, depending on route of administration, types of medications, etc. If you self-pay for medications, we recommend using a GoodRx coupon for the lowest prices.
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Consultation visits include STI testing, PrEP, and other hormone therapy needs outside of routine follow-up visits. The cost of consultation visits is $179/visit.
PrEP is an anti-viral treatment to prevent HIV in those who are at a higher risk of contracting HIV. Taken daily, PrEP medications can prevent up to 99% of HIV infections. Ask your True U provider if PrEP is right for you.
Routine STI testing helps ensure your health and the health of your partners. We offer comprehensive STI testing including HIV, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C. We encourage you to talk with your True U provider to discuss your sexual health care and wellness!
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No, we do not charge monthly membership fees. At True U, you only pay for the care you receive.
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In short, yes. At True U, we understand that transferring care can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re committed to providing our clients with a seamless and stress-free process. Rather than requiring a two-visit start-up, we take the initiative to order labs before your first visit, allowing us to seamlessly continue your prescription from the very start. Our goal is to ensure your transition is as smooth as possible and to provide the high-quality care you deserve from day one.
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We provide safe and medically supervised hormone therapy services in a safe, judgement-free, and secure setting utilizing modern HIPAA-compliant technology and the most up-to-date clinical practices.
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Yes, as long as your provider is registered to practice in your state, you can choose your provider. You can sign up for your appointment (and choose your provider) by navigating to our online scheduling portal.
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The bad news: We don’t take insurance. The good news: This means your information stays private, and you’ll never have to worry about claims being denied. Plus, we’ll provide you with a Superbill that you can submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement. And, to make things even easier, we accept HSA and FSA payments!
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Our services are typically available for individuals over the age of 18. However, in certain states, we may be able to provide care for those under 18 with parental or guardian consent. Please call our office for more details on availability of care.