question from a user
How is traveling overseas with TRT? Especially in strict countries like the Arab countries. Do you provide a note? Any tips?
AlphaMD's Answer
You hit the nail on the head with that second part.
Traveling with TRT tends to go two ways: It's a total non-issue or you need to do some work ahead of time.
Most of the time you can travel to any country with your TRT as long as the vial and supplies are together along with your initial Rx. Checking your bag tends to reduce any issues, but then you do risk having your bag lost. Many people travel with controlled medications, so TRT is not very different.
However for areas like you mention, you would need to do some research on the countries ahead of time. We provide a letter of medical necessity whenever needed, which validates you as a patient, your medical need for the treatment, the exact instructions, and all appropriate verification information.
We have had men travel to places like that where they needed to reach out ahead of time to a government entity & provide that proof so that they would be cleared to bring their treatment into the country.
The best practice is to always look up the country in question & to request a letter from your provider just to be safe when going somewhere new.
Ready to get answers?
Ask your own question today.
Get $30 off your first month’s order
Enter your email address now to receive $30 off your first month’s cost, other discounts, and additional information about TRT.
Legal Disclaimer
This website is a repository of publicly available information and is not intended to form a physician-patient relationship with any individual. The content of this website is for informational purposes only. The information presented on this website is not intended to take the place of your personal physician's advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Discuss this information with your own physician or healthcare provider to determine what is right for you. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. The information contained herein is presented in summary form only and intended to provide broad consumer understanding and knowledge. The information should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of a visit, phone or telemedicine call, consultation or advice of your physician or other healthcare provider. Only a qualified physician in your state can determine if you qualify for and should undertake treatment.