-
topical
testosterone gels (AndroGel®,
/ Testogel®,
Testim®)
-
testosterone
creams (Andromen®,
Andromen® Forte)
-
short
and long acting injections of
testosterone esters (Sustanon®,
Nebido®/Reandron®)
-
testosterone
transdermal skin patches (Androderm®)
-
subcutaneous
testosterone implants
-
oral
testosterone capsules (Andriol®)
Topical transdermal testosterone
gels (AndroGel®/Testogel®, Testim® 1% testosterone gels) and
testosterone creams (Andromen®/Andromen®
Forte 2% & 5% Testosterone Cream) supplement
testosterone. Men require daily application, and provide physiological
replacement with few problems and satisfactory efficacy. Well designed
medical studies show the efficacy and safety of this mode of
administration to be high when given for an average of 36 months
follow-up. Gels and creams have to a large extent replaced the
previously mentioned forms of natural testosterone due to their patient
friendly mode of application and flexibility with regards to dose.
In practical terms, the gels
need to be applied over a very large skin surface area (back, chest,
shoulders and arms) compared to the higher concentration creams which
require smaller surface areas for application (fore and upper arms,
scrotum torso and thigh).
Scrotal application of the cream
does not meet with discomfort in patients, whereas the alcohol-based
gel creates a burning sensation when applied to the genitalia. Scrotal
use is the optimal site of application to achieve highest serum
testosterone.
Causes of Low Testosterone
in Women
Causes of Low
Testosterone in Men
