The endo my psychiatrist recommended me to has been in the business since the 90's, when I went in for the first time all I had to do was tell him who had recommended me, if I had researched HRT in advance, and answer some questions about myself (less is more) before I was given my prescription for depo-testosterone. I didn't get any blood work done because he said.5 mL a week was the average starting point anyways and I could save the $1000 for the two and a half month mark. (I pay for everything out of pocket btw). I wanted weekly shots anyways because I read that a weekly dose reduces risk of mood swings (I don't want a male version of a period if I can help it) and shots are the cheapest option (I still spend way too long contemplating the fact that I'm shoving a needle longer than my finger into my thigh) but I always hear of other guys doing biweekly shots. Also, I'm pretty sure this is more a matter of genetics, but I wonder if weekly shots= faster results? I don't think it does but I'd like to hear from others.