Questions and answers
Low Hormone Levels FAQ, Answered Straight
Real answers from MOPE Clinic in Metairie on pricing, labs, TRT, women’s HRT, weight loss and ED. Labs come first, every time.
Getting Started At MOPE
Q.What happens when I first reach out?
A.Call or text 504-265-5491, or email info@mopeclinic.com. We’ll email you the details: the service, pricing, the first visit and lab requirements.
Q.What happens at the first visit?
A.A physical exam, your medical history and a SECA body-composition evaluation. With clinic labs, your labs are drawn the same day.
Q.Who will I see?
A.A MOPE clinician. Today that’s usually our founder, Chris Rue, FNP-C, who has led our hormone practice for six years, after 21 years as a registered nurse and 8 as a nurse practitioner.
Q.Is MOPE a real clinic?
A.Yes. We’re at 4417 Lorino St #103 in Metairie, by appointment.
Q.Do you offer telemedicine?
A.Yes, across our services, when appropriate for you and where you are. We prefer to meet you in person for your initial visit.
Q.Is MOPE Clinic LegitScript certified?
A.Yes. LegitScript independently reviews healthcare businesses for legal and regulatory compliance.
Pricing and insurance
What Does It Cost?
How much to get started?
$650 with clinic labs: $350 for the initial visit and $300 for labs. Monthly program fees are separate.
Do you take insurance?
No. MOPE is cash-pay for its services. If you use Quest or Labcorp, your insurance may cover those labs, but coverage isn’t guaranteed.
Using Quest or Labcorp?
The visit is $350 and the lab bills you directly. Your dose is set by your clinician after your evaluation, and we confirm your price before you start.
Labs
No Labs, No Prescription
Every plan at MOPE starts with your bloodwork. Here’s how it works.
Do I need labs before a prescription?
Yes. No labs, no prescription. Your labs are reviewed with your symptoms, history and goals.
How long do results take?
Clinic labs: usually 2 to 3 business days. Quest or Labcorp: usually 10 to 14 business days.
What do the labs check?
It depends on the service and your symptoms. A hormone panel can include total and free testosterone, SHBG, estradiol, LH, FSH, PSA for men, a metabolic panel, CBC and thyroid testing.
Is “normal” the same as optimal?
Not always. We treat the individual, not a lab value in isolation, so your symptoms matter alongside the numbers.
Men’s health
TRT And ED, In Plain English
What are the signs of low testosterone?
Fatigue, low drive, erection trouble, belly fat, muscle loss, brain fog, mood changes and poor sleep. They overlap with other conditions, so a blood test confirms it.
How much is TRT?
$160 a month, after your initial visit and labs. See TRT
Do I have to give myself injections?
Not necessarily. You can come into the clinic, or learn to do it at home.
Will TRT affect fertility?
It can lower sperm production. If fertility matters to you, tell us before you start.
Can low testosterone cause ED?
It can contribute. Your labs show whether it’s part of the picture.
What ED treatments do you offer?
Oral medication, injectable options, and TRT when low T is involved. See ED treatment
Women’s health
For Women, Clip And Save
Does MOPE treat women?
Yes. Women’s hormone therapy is a core service at MOPE.
How much is women’s HRT?
$160 a month, after your initial visit and labs. It’s the same monthly price as TRT.
What are signs of a hormone imbalance?
Fatigue, weight gain, low drive, mood swings, brain fog, hot flashes and poor sleep. Symptoms aren’t a diagnosis. Your history and labs tell us what’s going on.
What gets checked?
Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and thyroid markers are looked at together, with your history and goals.
Weight loss
The Weight Loss Fine Print
GLP-1 care at MOPE is medically supervised and built on your labs. Here are the facts.
See Weight LossWeight Loss Facts
Serving size: 1 plan, built on your labs
Semaglutide or tirzepatide?
Semaglutide targets GLP-1. Tirzepatide targets GLP-1 and GIP. We choose based on your labs, history and goals.
What does it cost?
Semaglutide is $199 a month up to 1 mg a week and $300 a month above that. Tirzepatide starts at $400 a month.
Do I need labs first?
Yes. Labs are required before any prescription.
Who sets my dose?
Your clinician sets your dose after your evaluation.
What is SECA?
A body-composition evaluation at your first visit. More than a scale.
Cash-pay. Monthly fees are separate from your first visit and labs. We confirm your price before you start.
Still Got A Question?
Text it to us. We’ll get back to you and email you the details and pricing for your service.
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