Testosterone injections deliver testosterone into the muscle. The testosterone is then absorbed directly into the blood stream over time. The absorption period depends on the type of testosterone injected. Injections usually take place in the thighs, glutes or deltoid muscles. Read on to learn about the most common forms of injectable testosterone, therapeutic dosages, pros and cons of testosterone injections, and injection demonstration resources.       Testosterone Injections Two Most Common Types of Injectable Testosterone The most common forms... read more

There is an assortment of low testosterone treatment options for men with low testosterone. These options are known as testosterone replacement therapy, or TRT. Potential types of testosterone include transdermal gels, oral lozenges, implantable pellets, and injectable testosterone. Several factors can be used to determine the best available replacement option for each individual. These factors include cost, insurance coverage, convenience, ease of administration, and potential negative side effects. Before beginning TRT, it is important for a man to take the... read more

Testosterone injections deliver testosterone into the muscle. The testosterone is then absorbed directly into the blood stream over time. The absorption period depends on the type of testosterone injected. Injections usually take place in the thighs, glutes or deltoid muscles. Read on to learn about the most common forms of injectable testosterone, therapeutic dosages, pros and cons of testosterone injections, and injection demonstration resources.       Testosterone Injections Two Most Common Types of Injectable Testosterone The most common forms... read more

Testosterone implants in the form of small pellets slowly deliver testosterone over the course of three to six months. The testosterone pellets are implanted under the skin by your physician. Imbedded in the fat, the testosterone pellets gradually dissolve over a few months. This testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) administration method gives a slow, steady constant infusion of testosterone into the body. Overall, testosterone pellets offer a viable testosterone therapy option with low rates of adverse side effects.1-4 Testopel is the... read more

Testosterone gel delivers a steady dose of testosterone through daily skin applications. These gels are a relatively convenient and effective method of administering testosterone replacement therapy for men with low testosterone.1-9 Transdermal forms of testosterone are relatively new. They were first introduced in the US in 2000. Most forms are only available under a brand name. As a result, testosterone gels are typically more expensive than injectable testosterone, which is available in generic forms. Testosterone gels and injectable forms of... read more

Testosterone gel delivers a steady dose of testosterone through daily skin applications. These gels are a relatively convenient and highly effective method of administering testosterone therapy for men with low testosterone.1-9 Transdermal forms of testosterone are relatively new. They were first introduced in the US in 2000. Most forms are only available under a brand name. As a result, testosterone gel is typically more expensive than injectable testosterone. Nonetheless, this form is now the standard for Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT).... read more

Oral preparations of testosterone come in a pill form and are ingested. However, there is currently no oral testosterone form approved by the FDA for use in the United States. Therefore, orally available testosterone has no place in testosterone replacement therapy in the US.  Most oral forms available on the underground market may cause significant liver damage and should be avoided. The reason that this form of testosterone may damage the liver is that it must be modified, so that... read more

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in men with low testosterone has consistently shown to produce positive benefits with minimal side effects. Also, benefits of testosterone therapy can be both physical and mental. Restoring testosterone levels to within the normal range by using testosterone replacement therapy has shown to: Increase lean body mass Decrease fat mass Increase bone mineral density Improve sexual function Improve mood and well-being Although some benefits appear in the first month of therapy, most effects begin to take... read more

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is usually well tolerated as long as testosterone is kept within normal, physiologic levels. Side effects of testosterone therapy are generally mild. However, it is important for you and your physician to be aware of the following potential side effects. Many of the side effects may be mitigated by avoiding the most common testosterone replacement mistakes and by following-up regularly with your physician. Also, it should be noted that the FDA has recently decided to require... read more

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is usually well tolerated as long as testosterone is kept within normal, physiologic levels. Side effects of testosterone therapy are generally mild. However, it is important for you and your physician to be aware of the following potential side effects. Many of the side effects may be mitigated by avoiding the most common testosterone replacement mistakes and by following-up regularly with your physician. Also, it should be noted that the FDA has recently decided to require... read more