Your testosterone prescription

THIS PATHWAY WILL BE CLOSING ON THE  01/10/26.

This process is for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital patients who been recommended to start testosterone for low libido.

• Before proceeding please read Common Clinical Plans for advice on testosterone use

Request your prescription

Step 1: Initial (first) testosterone prescription

No new request to start testoterone can be made after 01/07/26. 

Step 2: Blood tests

Once you have trialled testosterone for 3–6 months, if have experienced benefits without any side-effects, you may request ongoing testosterone treatment.

To continue treatment, a recent testosterone blood test result is required. Your latest menopause clinic letter will specify whether you need a blood test at your GP practice or at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

• For GP blood tests contact your GP practice directly
• Complete this form if you require a blood test at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Step 3: Submitting your result

Once your blood test results are available, you will by notified via Dr Doctor. Please let us know your results to request a clinical review.

If you have benefited from testosterone treatment without experiencing any side-effects, and your testosterone levels are within the normal range, your clinician will write to your GP to request continuation of your prescription.

• Submit your results and request a clinical review