PED Harm Reduction Consultation & Steroid Blood Tests

Confidential, non-judgemental medical advice for men using or previously using anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs.

Understand what PED use may be doing to your heart, hormones and wider health. A 45-minute consultation with Dr Areeb Mazhar or a member of his medical team gives you room to discuss your use, symptoms and concerns, with testing guided by your individual risks.

Doctor consultation: £150. Blood assessment is selected with your doctor and paid for after bloods are taken at your appointment.

doctor with stethoscope standing with crossed arms UQFSGAE

DOCTOR-LED PED HEALTH ASSESSMENT

Consultation and blood assessment

Your 45-minute consultation is £150. Your doctor will recommend blood testing to fit your circumstances; testing is paid for after your bloods are taken at the appointment. Blood collection and a follow-up results consultation are included in either blood panel price.

START WITH A MEDICAL CONVERSATION

PED Harm Reduction Consultation

45 minutes with Dr Mazhar or a member of his medical team.

Discuss current and previous PED use, duration, goals, symptoms, medical and family history, lifestyle and the questions you may find difficult to raise elsewhere. Bring any recent blood results or investigations.

This is a medical risk assessment, not advice on cycles, protocols or doses of non-prescribed drugs.

Your doctor listens without judgement, considers your cardiovascular and wider health risks, and discusses which tests or referrals may be appropriate. You do not have to stop using PEDs before speaking to us.

45-minute consultation

£150

CORE PED BLOOD ASSESSMENT

PED Harm Reduction Blood Panel

A broad view of health markers relevant to PED use.

Includes full blood count and haematocrit, kidney and liver function, testosterone, oestradiol, FSH, LH, SHBG, lipid profile, HbA1c, thyroid function and ferritin.

Your doctor interprets results alongside your exposure, symptoms and history.

Full Blood Count & Haematocrit; Kidney Function; Liver Function; Testosterone; Oestradiol; FSH; LH; SHBG; Lipid Profile; HbA1c; Thyroid Function; Ferritin.

Includes blood collection, a doctor-led report and a follow-up results consultation.

Panel price

£150

ADDITIONAL CARDIOVASCULAR MARKERS

Advanced PED & Cardiovascular Blood Panel

The core panel plus ApoB, Lp(a) and hs-CRP.

These additional biomarkers may add useful information when assessing cardiovascular and atherosclerotic risk. Your doctor will discuss whether they are appropriate for you; more testing is not automatically better.

Everything in the PED Harm Reduction Blood Panel, plus Apolipoprotein B (ApoB), Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) and High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP).

Includes blood collection, a doctor-led report and a follow-up results consultation.

Panel price

£220

What your doctor looks at

PED use can affect more than testosterone, sometimes without obvious symptoms. The consultation considers your exposure and the health areas most relevant to you.

Normal blood results do not make non-prescribed PED use safe. Your doctor will explain any concerning findings and whether further investigation or referral should be considered.

Confidential. Non-judgemental. Doctor-led.

Get medical information about what your PED use may be doing to your body and what to do next. We do not prescribe anabolic steroids for performance enhancement or advise on cycles or dosing of non-prescribed medication.

FOUR SIMPLE STEPS

How the service works

1. Book your consultation

Book a 45-minute appointment for £150. Bring any recent blood results or investigations, and be open about current or previous PED use so your doctor can assess risk properly.

2. Choose your blood assessment

Your doctor discusses whether the £150 core panel or £220 advanced cardiovascular panel fits your circumstances. Testing is paid for after bloods are taken at the appointment.

3. Receive a doctor-led report

Your results are reviewed alongside your PED exposure and medical history. The report explains normal and abnormal findings, what may be related to PED use, the risks that matter most and potential next steps.

4. Discuss your results

A follow-up results consultation is included with either blood panel. Ask questions, discuss ways to reduce risk and understand any recommendation for further investigation or specialist care.

FURTHER INVESTIGATION

What if I need a heart scan?

Individual assessment

Not everyone using PEDs needs extensive cardiac imaging. Prolonged exposure, symptoms, high blood pressure, abnormal biomarkers, significant family history or concerning clinical findings may prompt further assessment.

Based on risk

Specialist investigations

Depending on your circumstances, your doctor may discuss ECG, echocardiography, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, CT coronary angiography or a cardiology opinion.

Referred if needed

Men’s Medical Clinic does not currently provide echocardiograms or CT coronary angiography. If findings suggest heart disease or damage, your doctor will advise on appropriate specialist follow-up.

WHO THE SERVICE IS FOR

A medical perspective on PED use

This consultation is for men who currently use or have previously used anabolic steroids or other PEDs, including those who blast and cruise or have undertaken multiple cycles. You can speak openly without first stopping PED use.

Reasons to book

You may be concerned about your heart or long-term health, blood pressure, haematocrit, cholesterol, liver or kidney results, hormonal recovery after stopping, or future fertility. You may also have abnormal results you do not understand.

What monitoring can and cannot do

Blood tests cannot detect every possible complication and normal results are not a guarantee of safety. If findings are concerning, your doctor will explain whether reducing or stopping PED exposure, further investigation or specialist advice is needed.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

PED harm reduction FAQs

Do I have to stop using PEDs before the appointment?

No. You do not have to stop using PEDs before speaking to us. An accurate account of what you take helps your doctor assess your health more usefully.

The 45-minute doctor consultation is £150. Blood testing is chosen with your doctor according to your circumstances and paid for after your bloods are taken at the appointment.

The £150 PED Harm Reduction Blood Panel and £220 Advanced PED & Cardiovascular Blood Panel both include blood collection, a doctor-led report and a follow-up results consultation.

No. Normal blood results do not make non-prescribed PED use safe, and blood testing cannot detect every possible complication. This service identifies risks where possible and supports informed decisions.

The clinic does not currently provide echocardiograms or CT coronary angiography. Your doctor may recommend further investigation or a cardiology opinion when clinically appropriate and explain where to obtain it.

If symptoms are severe, sudden or worrying, seek urgent medical advice through NHS 111, your GP or emergency services as appropriate. The consultation does not replace emergency or specialist care.

Book your PED Harm Reduction Consultation or contact Men’s Medical Clinic if you have a question before booking.