Which is better testosterone gel or injections?

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that injectable testosterone results in fewer cardiovascular adverse events than gel- or patch-based formulations, offering hope that new forms of drug delivery can rekindle a once-hot market that's been stalled by the FDA's safety concerns.

What is the most effective testosterone treatment?

Androderm is the most efficacious TRT medication, with up to 92% of patients reaching normal testosterone levels.

How long does it take for testosterone gel to start working?

Effects on sexual interest appear after 3 weeks plateauing at 6 weeks, with no further increments expected beyond. Changes in erections/ejaculations may require up to 6 months. Effects on quality of life manifest within 3–4 weeks, but maximum benefits take longer.

When is the best time to apply testosterone gel?

It is usually applied once a day. It is best to apply testosterone gel or solution in the morning. To help you remember to apply testosterone topical, apply it at around the same time every day.

Where do you apply testosterone gel for maximum absorption?

Apply on the shoulders and upper arms as directed. Do not apply to other parts of the body including the abdomen, genitals, chest, armpits, or knees. Be sure you use the correct total dose. It is best to wait 2 hours after application of the gel before washing, showering, or swimming.

Ask the Doc-TRT, best by cream or injection?

Is testosterone gel effective?

Testosterone gels are as efficacious as patches and injectable forms in their effects on sexual function and mood. Anticipated increases in prostate-specific antigen with testosterone therapy are not significantly different with testosterone gels, and the risk of polycythemia is lower than injectable modalities.

How long does it take to feel the effects of testosterone injections?

Most individuals will start to notice significant changes within 4 to 6 weeks of beginning treatment with testosterone injections, but some changes may actually be felt and seen much earlier.

How long does a testosterone shot last?

About 17 percent of men treated for low T receive testosterone injections every 7 to 22 days. Testosterone levels peak two to three days after the injection and then slowly drop until the next dose of the hormone is given. There are also testosterone patches that men can use.

What's the best testosterone to inject?

The recommended dosing regimen of testosterone enanthate or testosterone cypionate for testosterone therapy is 100 to 200 mg every week or 150 to 400 mg every other week. Weekly injections are preferred because more frequent injections lower fluctuations in serum testosterone.

How often should a man take testosterone injections?

TRT is often given by either gel application or injection. With a gel, you spread the daily dose—often the size of a ketchup package—over both upper arms, shoulders, or thighs. Injections are typically given into the buttocks once every two weeks.

Does TRT shorten your life?

The cardiovascular issues associated with TRT have been clarified by recent studies showing that therapy associated with clear increases in serum testosterone levels to the normal range is associated with reduced all-cause mortality.

Is it better to inject testosterone once or twice a week?

Twice per week is preferred for the balance of testosterone delivery.

What time of day should you take testosterone?

Adults—Dose is based on the testosterone concentration level in your blood and must be determined by your doctor. At first, the dose is 237 milligrams (mg) taken 2 times a day, in the morning and in the evening. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is not more than 396 mg per day.

What happens after your first testosterone shot?

When you inject testosterone, you're putting a depot of oil into muscle tissue which is slowly dispersed into the bloodstream (for several days, or even weeks, depending on the ester). As a side effect of this, you might experience injection site soreness for a few days after the fact.

Will testosterone gel make me bigger?

Treatment with testosterone injections was associated with 5.7% increase in lean body mass and 10-13% increase in total body strength, leg strength, and arm strength. Treatment with testosterone gel was associated with only 1.7% increase in lean body mass and 2-5% increase in total body and arm strength.

Does testosterone gel increase size?

Topical testosterone cream used in childhood can increase penile size by accelerating the effects of puberty, but there is no proof that testosterone cream applied to the adult penis enhances penile size.

Does testosterone gel give you energy?

Testosterone Therapy “Often Makes Them Feel Better”

“The biggest benefit is usually in how men feel,” Anawalt says. “For hypogonadal men, testosterone therapy often makes them feel better. Many men will report improved sexual function and pleasure and some will report improved energy and vitality.”

Where is the best place to give a testosterone shot?

Testosterone injections are typically intramuscular – that is, given directly into a muscle. Two relatively easy and accessible sites for intramuscular injection are the deltoid (upper arm) or the glut (upper back portion of the thigh, ie, the butt cheek).

What is average testosterone level by age?

Early Teens: Between 12 to 13 years old, a person should have 7-800 ng/dL. But by 15 to 16 years old, the ng/dL should be 100-1,200. Late Teens: Anyone between 17 to 18 years old should have testosterone levels between 300 and 1,200 ng/dL.

What are symptoms of low testosterone?

Is 1 ml of testosterone a week enough?

Answer. 1 ml per week is 200 mg per week of testosterone. This is a replacement dose not shown to increase lean mass significantly in the short term. However, using higher doses may also increase red blood cell production and blood viscosity, so your doctor needs to monitor your hematocrit blood levels.

Does testosterone need to be refrigerated?

Keep testosterone enanthate injection (Xyosted) in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from light, excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Do not refrigerate or freeze.

Which testosterone is best for bodybuilding?

Testosterone Suspension. This type of testosterone contains no ester and is known among bodybuilders as a “potent mass agent.” This water-based testosterone is said to be the most powerful injectable steroid available, producing very quick muscle mass and strength.

How many years can you stay on TRT?

Generally speaking, testosterone therapy is an ongoing treatment that continues long-term, if not indefinitely. As with most chronic conditions, stopping therapy could see your symptoms returning as testosterone levels once again fall below healthy levels.

What happens if low testosterone goes untreated?

A lack of testosterone can sometimes have long-term, serious effects on the body. In men with very low levels, the bones can become weak, potentially causing a condition called osteoporosis. Osteoporosis makes people considerably more prone to injury.