Most clinics make you book just to hear a number. Here is exactly how testosterone therapy is priced at Melange Spa in downtown Alton, what the consultation covers, and why the medication and labs are quoted to you up front instead of guessed at online.
The program cost: $100 to start, $20 to follow up
Testosterone optimization at Melange Spa starts with a $100 consultation that includes the time to review your history and symptoms, order the right labs, and build a plan. Ongoing follow-up visits are $20. Those are flat, published figures, the same ones on our pricing page, so you know the cost of the medical care before you ever book. No referral is needed.
What actually drives your total cost
The total for a TRT program is more than one line item. It breaks down into four parts: the program fees above ($100 consult, $20 follow-ups), your labs, the medication itself, and the ongoing monitoring that keeps it safe. The program fees are fixed and published. Labs and medication depend on your specific plan, which is why we review both with you up front rather than posting a one-size number that would not match what you actually need.
Why we don't post a single medication price
Testosterone can be delivered by injection, topical cream or gel, or pellets, and the dose is titrated over time based on your labs and how you feel. Because the method and dose vary from one man to the next, a flat "TRT costs $X a month" posted online would be misleading. We tell you the real medication cost for your plan at your consultation, before anything starts, with no surprise charges.
What you are paying for, and what a cheap online clinic is not
A real program covers a licensed provider, a comprehensive lab workup, and monitoring over time, not just a vial shipped to your door. We run more than a single testosterone number: total and free testosterone, estradiol, and the safety markers we track at intervals. Interpreting those alongside your symptoms is what separates genuine optimization from a one-size prescription. An unmonitored online testosterone subscription is cheaper for a reason, and it is not the same product or the same safety.
Getting started
Book a $100 consultation and labs, and we will build a monitored plan and review every cost, labs and medication included, before you commit. See our men's health and TRT page for the full picture, or our guide to what to expect at your first TRT consultation.
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How much does TRT cost in Alton, IL?
At Melange Spa the medically supervised program is a $100 consultation with labs and $20 follow-up visits. Labs and the medication are priced separately and depend on your delivery method and dose, which we review with you up front before you start.
Why won't you quote a flat testosterone price online?
Because TRT is delivered different ways (injection, cream, or pellets) and the dose is titrated over time, a single posted price would be misleading. We give you the real cost for your plan at your consultation, with no surprise charges.
Does insurance cover TRT?
Our services are self-pay, and we keep pricing transparent so you know your program cost before you book. See our pricing page for current rates.
What labs do I need for TRT?
A comprehensive panel, typically total and free testosterone, estradiol, and additional safety markers, repeated at intervals and interpreted alongside your symptoms. The $100 consultation includes ordering the right labs for you.
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