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AndroGel Testosterone

Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and androgen in males. In humans, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as testicles and prostate, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair. It is associated with increased aggression, sex drive, dominance, courtship display, and a wide range of behavioral characteristics. In addition, testosterone in both sexes is involved ...

GEL PACKAGE FOR HORMONE ## Based on my research, this is a topical ointment used to increase your testosterone levels; perhaps for bodybuilding uses or other hormonal imbalance issues. Andro is typically a slang word for anabolic steroids. Personally I wouldn't suggest using it unless you were prescribed it for a serious condition. It appears to be more risky than helpful in many circumstances, not limited to your own health, but also to others who may touch the skin it was applied to. Hope this helps!

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AndroGel Pump Testosterone

Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and androgen in males. In humans, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as testicles and prostate, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair. It is associated with increased aggression, sex drive, dominance, courtship display, and a wide range of behavioral characteristics. In addition, testosterone in both sexes is involved ...

On my last visit to my doctor I asked him to renew my presciption of Androgel. He said "No", because they just got a report stating that Androgel is a direct link to prostate cancer. Has anyone heard of that report? I can't find anything on te net. ## Hello, Al! How are you? It isn't specifically Androgel, it is a concern with all forms of Testosterone replacement therapy, though at this time, nothing has been definitively proven either way, so it is still under debate. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Androgel is a form of testosterone. Testosterone has been linked to prostate cancer for a long time. In fact, a treatment for advanced prostate cancer is medication and surgery to reduce testosterone levels. It sounds like you have an excellent doctor who really ...

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Stopped for 8 months. Was producing A level of 300 by following dr Mercolas Natural plan. Went back on Androgel per Dr. On the new 1.62 formula 3 pumps for 4 months. Was on 1% at 6 pumps. Actually did 4. 6 was too much Now I'm noticing poor sensitivity to arousal. I was performing better without Viagra before I stopped and restarted HRT. Perhaps have my hemoglobin too high ? I try to donate blood per dr to regulate it as HRT causes hemoglobin to increase. I eat healthy and exercise. Very fit No changes made. But Perf is not what it was. Cholesterol and BP are good. Cholesterol under 200 BP 120/80 ## Are you on any other medications? The HRT itself could be having an effect, due to the fact that your body has to rebalance your hormones. How old are you? Age can also play a role, it i...

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Been taking androgel for two months now. Went in to be retested an my # continue to decline. In the low two hundreds now. Dr wants me to double the dose an was wondering how long before this stuff begins to do some good. Haven't seen any improvements from the meds. Should I continue use or try something different. An if so what. Thanks for any answer u can give. ## Hi david, Apparently it can take up to 3-4 months before you realize there has been a significant change. There's actually another discussion thread here on this same topic, that may be able to help address more of your question. Post #3 in particular: Discuss/how-long-does-it-take-to-begin-to-feel-the-effects-of-Andro-Gel-240990.htm I hope this helps!

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Hi everybody, I have been using Androgel for a year now, up and down with it as i have absorption problems, especially if i swim the next coming days. I feel like crap no energy, no libido, etc. I spoke to my urologist who prescribed Axiron. Is it better absorbed than Androgel? Thanks

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Most folks that post on this and other forums either started on injections or started on gel and then switched to injections for various reasons. I am curious if anyone has switched back to gels after using injections and if so why? I am considered doing just this as even though my Total T numbers are higher with injections I believe I have more energy and focus while on gel. ## I haven't read any posts, so far, where someone said they'd switched back. However, what I can say is that you should do what's best for you. If you feel that you had better results on the gel, than you do on the injections, then by all means tell your doctor and ask them about switching back. Sometimes the hormone level isn't an accurate picture of the overall effect, as many of us ladies can te...

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Have tried both Fortesta & Androgel 1%. Fortesta caused a HORRIBLE itchy rash with peeling and the start of blisters. Switched to Androgel, and have redness that resembles sunburn all over the application site after only two uses. What specific ingredients would cause this, and is there a different gel that is better than these two? ## Hello Toby, how are you? I'm very sorry about what you're dealing with. Unfortunately, there is no way for anyone online to know what ingredient caused the reactions you've experienced. The skin redness is reported by the FDA as a common side effect of Androgel, you may also experience headache, elevated blood pressure, mood changes, and swelling of the lower legs. Ref: Androgel Information What other options has your doctor suggested?

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My doctor prescribed Androgel 1% and, after 6 doses, I had an ischemic stroke. I guess I should get a good lawyer. ## Has it been definitively tied to the Androgel? That's the only way you'd have a leg to stand on in court, if your doctors are saying that it caused the event. Learn more Androgel details here. How severe was it? Are you doing any better? ## If you had a stoke after 6 apply i would say you would have had one anyways its not even in system after six times used so good luck lol

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I m 70 . I take Androgel 2.5 for low testosterone and libido . Now my urologist prescribed Avodart for some enlarged prostate My question is :can I combine both medications without risk ? Thanks a lot ## Hello, Crecy! How are you? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed, but it's always best to double check such information to be sure. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including decreased libido, cough and nausea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## i don t get a specific answer to my question anyone is taking Androgel and Avodart in the same time ? opinions ? thanks

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I have been on testim 1% for 6 years and my TT has consistently been in the range of 450-500, using 2 tubes daily. Last May, my insurance company dropped testim and I am now starting to use Androgel 1.62. My new endocrinologist took me offer everything for 2 weeks to see where my numbers were. My TT was 190 an bioavailable and free T were 1/2 the # (bottom range) for both. My new doctor has started me on 1 pump daily of the 1.62. My feeling is that this 1 pump may be too little to get into the normal range of 5-600 TT. Any suggestions? ## Hello, Jeff! How are you? Your doctor is just being cautious, which is the right thing to do. Any time you switch a medication like this, there is no way of knowing how it will affect you. It may work better than the prior one, or it may not, but it is...

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HAVE BEEN USING ANDROGEL FOR ABOUT 5 MOUNTHS, AND HAVE NOTCIED A DISTINCT CHANGE IN HAIR ON MY HEAD. IT IS KNOW VERY DRY FRIZZY AND COURSE. IT WAS SOMEWHAT LIKE THIS IN MY 20'S AND 30'S BUT NOW AT 55 HAS REALLY TAMED DOWN, STRIATGHTER SOFTER AND MUCH MORE CONTROLABLE UNTIL I STARTED USING ANDROGEL. ALSO HAVE HAD SOME THINING AND SOME RECEEDING KNOW. SO I STOPPED USING IT A FEW DAYS AGO , TO DO SOME RESEARCH. HAVE BEEN USING 5GM. GEL PACKS. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD ANY HAIR TEXTURE CHANGES? ## AndroGel contains Testosterone, which is primarily a male hormone, so it can have many different effects on your body, hormones are well known for this. The changes in hair texture that you are experiencing are normal for hormone usage, however, it usually causes hair growth, rather than thinnin...

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My testosterone was at 300 before the doctor prescribed Androgel 1.62 gel. He recommend 2 applications day, initially; Follow up vista it was 1400. He backed off to once per day. Scheduled to be tested gain in 6 months. I don't see any sexual effects, as I have always had a good libido and rarely had a gf/wife want to be intimate as often as me (2X/day, at least). Ex-wife and I were 3+ times a day until she complained of a sore cervix and we gave it a two week break. I was 49, at the time and she was 33. Noticeably more energy and subtle strength gains in the gym. Actually, began to have muscle aches as my ligaments and tendons were getting conditioned to my increased strength and intensity of my workouts. I am 60 now and am stronger than most 30 year olds. Body fat is 12% and has b...

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HAS ANYONE HAD INCREASED MUSCLE MASS WHILE USING ANDROGEL? ## Testosterone topical gel is used to treat the symptoms of low testosterone in men who do not produce enough natural testosterone. If used in that sense, I believe has been proven that one could build more muscle than when they had low testosterone levels. Many "older" bodybuilders also supplement with testosterone for various reasons, so it's plain to see that it plays a big role in the effectiveness of one's training regimen. Hormones are very sensitive however, so if your taking this supplement for the heck of it and do not have low testosterone levels, you could easily experience more undesirable side effects than it would be worth taking for muscle gain in my honest opinion. More details on this supplement...

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Almost every singular boards and all American pharmaceutical Assoc's & AMA, APHA FDA, AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION WERE OVERRULED BY THE UNLIMITED POWER OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE (DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES DECREE OF PSUDO -QUASI DEMAND ANTI DRUG CORRUPTION & Attys blanket powers passed this horrendous uncalculated uptick of a switch to CII FROM NO CONTROLLED PREVIOUS CLASS Rx. It may save a few laws,but the disabled and nonamulatory Very I'll elderly seniors Must appear in person every month for a hard copy script WITH NO REFILLS ALLOWED. SUICIDES WILL SPIKE, AND THE POWERLESS FOLKS WILL SUFFER INTRACTABLE VICIOUS UNRELENTING EXCRUCIATING SEVERE PAIN WITHOUT ANY WAY TO TRAVEL OR WALK MAY JUST SUFFER, AND THE PAIN WILL INTENSIFY UNTIL THEY LOSE THE WILL TO GO ON AND UNRELE...

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Mild heart attack after taking AndroGel. I started taking AndroGel for low testrone levels on Saturday, Sunday right after I used it I felt funny. Monday after using it my chest was hurting, Tuesday after taking it I could not breath, sweating, sick at my stomach and felt like someone was sitting on my chest. Heart attack symptoms called 911 rushed to hospital and had had a mild heart attack. AndroGel the cause don't know but it did save my life. I had a blockage and got a stent put in my heart. Scared to use it anymore. Never know if I would have had a full heart attack or not but it did appear the AndroGel was the cause since it started the second day I used it. Never know what medicine can do to us. Has anyone else had this problem? ## If you had a blockage big enough to have req...

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I am on my fourth month of androgel. I have noticed that my hair has gone from a white gray color to a darker color with tones of brown coming back. I am 60 years old and find this strange. Has anyone else noticed this? ## Testosterone and gray hair are not known to be related, but I supposed it's possible that a hormonal imbalance may have cause you to gray more than you naturally would have otherwise. Learn more Androgel details here. Have you made any other changes to your lifestyle, such as adding nutritional supplements, or vitamins? My dad is almost 84 and it was only in the past few years that he finally started going full gray, he had always kept more brown into his late 70's.

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My back is messed up again. Can I rub androgel on my sore back ## Hello, Tp! How are you? Androgel is a testosterone supplement, so it will not do anything to treat a sore back and/or sore muscles. Additionally, using it inappropriately could result in your getting too much testosterone, which may result in complications. The FDA classifies this as a steroid supplement and its typical side effects may possibly include dizziness, headache and irritability. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My Pharmacist told me not to apply androgel on my spinal column. Something to do with it containing cerebrospinal fluid.

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I have been on 2 pumps or 40.5mg of ANDROGEL for 33 days and I feel much better physically and mentally. I was tested about 2 years ago and had a T level at around 280, which is low for a 44yr old straight male. I was also on a large dose of opiates (8 yrs.) which most likely caused my drop in T- production over the years. I played a high level of ice hockey and broke my T4-T7 vertebrae and had to take opioids due to the pain. I am happy to say that I am now 5 Months sober and have been in physical therapy and I feel like I’m 25 again. My libido is back to levels where I am in awe! Not trying to be funny but it’s true. Also, sticking to a gluten-free diet and moderate exercise will help get your blood panels close to perfect. I am 6 ft. 178lbs, and was close to 195lbs. 2 Mon...

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