In the clinic
Pellets
Small pellets placed under the skin at the clinic, using the Biote method.
Hormone optimization · For men
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) for Men in Vancouver & North Vancouver
A straight answer about your hormones.
If you're tired, flat or not recovering the way you used to, low testosterone could be one reason. Testosterone therapy at 8 West, in Vancouver and North Vancouver, starts with a conversation about how you feel, and TRT is only recommended when it's right for you.
It starts with a complimentary, friendly call with someone on our team. Strictly confidential.
Since 2006
Family-founded4.8
Across 1,900+ verified reviews
What to expect at 8 West
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It starts with how you feel
Energy, sleep, drive, mood, focus, strength and recovery. Your consultation looks at whether hormones are part of the picture.
02
Only if it's right for you
Hormone optimization isn't right for everyone, and if it isn't right for you, we'll say so.
03
Every option explained
If treatment fits, you'll hear how it can be given, such as pellets, injections or a gel, and which suits your life.
04
Ongoing check-ins
Regular check-ins, so treatment can be adjusted as you go.
Why men ask
Not feeling like yourself?
Men often come to us when they notice changes like these:
- Low energy or motivation
- A lower sex drive
- Losing strength or muscle
- Changes in mood
- Trouble focusing
- Poor sleep or slower recovery
These can have many causes, and hormones can be one of them.
Talk it through with our team →
Optimal, not just normal
Looking past “normal”
Many men are told their testosterone is normal. Normal is a wide range, so we look at where your levels sit, how you feel and what's optimal for you.
Is testosterone therapy right for you?
If you want children
Tell us at your first visit, even if it's only a maybe for the future. It's an important part of deciding which option is right for you.
Your health history
Some health conditions and medications change what's suitable, so they're part of your assessment.
Your assessment
What happens at your first visit
We start with you: how you've been feeling and your health history.
We go through any medications or supplements you take, and your goals, before anything is recommended.
Many men come in because they want to know their numbers. A DEXA scan or VO2 max test can be part of that baseline, when you want the fuller picture.
How it works →
Video
Hormone pellets, explained by Jenn, RN
Jenn talks about bioidentical hormones and pellets for men and women, filmed during a visit at 8 West.
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BHRT and hormone pellets, with Jenn, RN
Ways TRT can be given
Pellets, injections or a gel
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can be given in different ways. Which one, if any, depends on your assessment, your health and how you live.
Beyond hormones
The rest of your health still counts
Hormone optimization is one part of your health. It sits alongside sleep, food and training, and it doesn't replace them, or your own doctor.
Testing and other services at 8 West can sit alongside it. Anything you don't need is left out.
- 01 Know your numbersA DEXA scan for lean muscle, fat and bone density, and VO2 max testing for cardiovascular fitness, when they're useful to you.
- 02 Your consultationHow you've been feeling, your health history and your goals, when low testosterone may be part of the picture.
- 03 TreatmentTestosterone replacement therapy, only if your consultation shows it's right for you.
- 04 Other servicesOther services if you'd like them, such as Emsculpt NEO, the infrared sauna or the red light bed.
- 05 Check-insFollow-ups and repeat scans, so treatment changes as you do.
Our team
The people you'll meet
Hormone optimization at 8 West is a team approach. Here are some of the people behind it, across health, skin and hair.
How it works
What happens after you get in touch
- 01
Contact us
Send the form below or call (604) 733-1669.
- 02
A complimentary, friendly call with our team
We answer your questions and help you figure out your next step, with no commitment.
- 03
Your assessment
How you've been feeling, your health history, any medications or supplements, and your goals.
- 04
Your plan and follow-up
Your options, explained. If treatment is right for you, check-ins keep it on track.
Questions
Questions men ask about testosterone therapy
Patient reviews
In our patients' words
Our patients' trust, across both clinics and every kind of treatment.
4.8 average across 1,900+ verified reviews
- RateMDs, Dr. Buonassisi 4.8 · 520+ reviews
- RealSelf, Dr. Buonassisi 4.7 · 231 reviews
- RealSelf, 8 West Clinic 4.8 · 365 reviews
- Google, 8 West Clinic Vancouver 4.8 · 554 reviews
- Google, 8 West Clinic North Van 4.8 · 70 reviews
Health optimization
More health optimization
Hormone optimization is one of the health optimization services at 8 West, and most people use a few of them.
Our clinics
In Vancouver and North Vancouver
Our team works at both clinics. On your call, we'll tell you where and when each appointment happens. Financing is available through partner companies, and we can help you choose an option that fits your budget.
Every patient is unique and treatment results vary.
Get the Conversation Started
Tell us what you're interested in, and a member of our team will call you for a complimentary, friendly conversation. We'll answer your questions and help you figure out your next step, with no commitment.
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