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Testosterone Gel

Testosterone gels are a fairly new form of hormone therapy that many doctors are prescribing to raise the levels of testosterone in men around the world suffering from testosterone deficiency.

Low levels of testosterone lead to mood swings, hair loss, impotence, weakening of the bones and a low sex drive.

Testosterone gels provide a steady and constant level of testosterone to the body via the skin. The testosterone is absorbed into the body over a period of 24 hours before the next dose is applied.

When using a testosterone gel for low testosterone, there is the possibility that the gel can come into contact with a partner or with children, so males using a gel may want to choose body skin that won’t come into direct contact with someone else. Another drawback to using a testosterone gel is that they are more expensive to use than other types of testosterone therapies.

Testosterone Gel Application

Testosterone gels are colorless and easy to apply. They are a mixture of water, alcohol, and the testosterone hormone. Testosterone gel is clear and dries extremely fast. The gel is applied once every 24 hours and during this time period the testosterone levels in the male body are regulated and normalized. When a testosterone patch is used there is often some degree of irritation to the skin that can occur. This possibility of skin rash and itchiness is decreased with the use of testosterone gels.

The gel can be applied at various locations on the body, such as the shoulders, arms, stomach area, and thighs and because of its ease of use, and minimal skin irritation, using testosterone gel is becoming the primary choice for men undergoing testosterone replacement therapy.

Drew Voight