This is an ongoing treatment programme and how long it will last for should be decided between you and your clinician. You will need to attend follow up consultations to re-test for the indicators and to assess the next prescriptions and supplements. The clinic usually books you in for your next appointment about 6 weeks into treatment and once your hormone levels are steady you may only have to revisit every 6 months to obtain a new prescription.
There should be no down time, but you should be made aware of any side effects that might occur and what to do if they happen, as well as details about informing your practitioner. Some side effects may require you to contact your clinic or even to stop taking your medication. Your clinician should advise you on these circumstances, and if you are in doubt then contacting the clinic would always be the best course of action.