Testosterone Therapy in Basel

How testosterone therapy works in Basel

At Swiss TRT, we combine the proximity of your local doctor with the specialization of an experienced specialist. No local endocrinologist required, no months-long wait times.

Care situation: Testosterone therapy in the pharmaceutical capital

Basel is known as a pharmaceutical hub — Roche and Novartis are headquartered here. And the University Hospital Basel (USB) operates its own clinic for endocrinology, diabetology and metabolism. However, this clinic primarily treats diabetes, thyroid and metabolic diseases. Male hormone therapy (andrology) is not a focus area.

There are individual private contact points such as the Endocrinology Basel practice, which explicitly lists testosterone deficiency in men as a treatment area. But capacities are limited, and waiting times for new patients are common. The USB itself only accepts patients with a medical referral.

For men in Baselland — from Liestal to Reinach to Laufen — it is compounded by the fact that the few specialists practise exclusively in the city of Basel. Via telemedicine, the distance between home and specialist is irrelevant: blood test at the local family doctor, assessment via video.

Wait times: Endocrinologist vs. Telemedicine

Blood test in Basel: Where and how?

For the diagnosis, you need a blood test — in the morning before <1>11 a.m., fasting. The easiest way is at your family doctor. They can arrange all necessary values (testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, blood count), and the costs are covered by basic insurance.

You can find out exactly which values are measured and what they mean in our detailed guide: Blood test for TRT — all values explained.

Telemedicine for Basel-Stadt and Baselland

Telemedicine is independent of your place of residence. Here is an overview of how the process works in different regions of the canton of Basel:

Basel is the smallest of the major Swiss cities, but as the pharmaceutical capital it has an above-average medical infrastructure — including three walk-in labs for blood tests. For testosterone deficiency, there is still no specialised contact point: the endocrinology at USB focuses on diabetes, and the few private practices are often fully booked. Via telemedicine, you use Basel's laboratory infrastructure and additionally get the specialised physician that the region lacks.

Costs and Procedure

Transparent and uniform throughout Switzerland — regardless of the canton.

All prices incl. VAT. Medication and laboratory costs not included. Laboratory costs at the family doctor are covered by basic insurance.

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Frequently Asked Questions about TRT in Basel