Gel on Scrotum?

James23

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I've received a prescription for a testosterone gel that requires application to the scrotum. Since the absorption through that tissue is much greater than that of any other area, the amount of cream to be applied is smaller.

The gel is called Andromen FORTE 5%.

My questions are:

1.) Is this a good idea, or can you see absolutely no benefit to a gel that requires application to the scrotum?
2.) Will the conversion to DHT in the scrotum be elevated beyond that of conversion in the skin with a gel like Androgel?
3.) Does scrotal application produce excess E2?
 
I did the patch that went on the scrotum shame It did not stay on long enough each day to see if it would work and I had to shave them. We tried putting what was left on our hands of androgel on the scrotum and yes it drove my DHT and E2 levels way up. If it were me I would use this on my skin not my scrotum you can use it both ways read the insert.
 
Thanks for the information.

I checked the insert and, yes, you can use it on other parts of the skin. However, they caution that they don't know how well it absorbs on other parts of the skin, and they also didn't provide any dosing information.

It's 25mg of testosterone per gram of cream.

AndroGel is 5mg of testosterone per 5g of gel.

How am I supposed to determine the amount of this stuff to put on my skin if I'm not putting it on my scrotum?
 
I found this link to a study where it was used on the stomach skin.
http://www.doctordirect.com.au/page/Andromen_Final_Study
Thanks for the information.

I checked the insert and, yes, you can use it on other parts of the skin. However, they caution that they don't know how well it absorbs on other parts of the skin, and they also didn't provide any dosing information.

It's 25mg of testosterone per gram of cream.

AndroGel is 5mg of testosterone per 5g of gel.

How am I supposed to determine the amount of this stuff to put on my skin if I'm not putting it on my scrotum?
 
However, because of the high level of 5?-reductase in the scrotal skin. there is a 2-3 times increase in blood DHT levels with Testoderm

This is why I don't like using Andromen, or any other testosterone gel that reccomends scrotal tissue application. To men with genetic MPB, this can be a NIGHTMARE.

I use the gel on my stomach.
 
I believe that Androforte is the new Andromen and there is an androforte site by the same company that has heaps of info - www.androforte.com.

Looks like the prescribing and consumer medicine information documents should explain more. FAQ's too...
 
Yes most docs don't like prescribing a vial of test and some syringes. But I found one who is great and has no problem with it.

What do you mean by Anthem?

Thanks, mrmorris!

Does Anthem cover injections?
What about apporaching my doctor for self-injections - don't they frown upon this?
 
OH OH nevermind you are talking about you Anthem Health Insurance. Well I am not sure on that. I don't see why they woulden't. You really need to ask your Physician if he or she will go ahead and let you do your own injections, sound like you know what your doing and are very responsible too. Then all your health insurance company and ask them if they are indeed covered. That's what I'd do to start off!

Let me know how it goes! mrmorris!:)
 
OH OH nevermind you are talking about you Anthem Health Insurance. Well I am not sure on that. I don't see why they woulden't. You really need to ask your Physician if he or she will go ahead and let you do your own injections, sound like you know what your doing and are very responsible too. Then all your health insurance company and ask them if they are indeed covered. That's what I'd do to start off!

Let me know how it goes! mrmorris!:)
Thanks!
45yrs old - had T levels right at the 300 mark. Doc has been prescribing Androgel 7.5mg and:
A. It's a pain in the butt to apply each day, and
B. doesn't seem to be doing much.
Looking for something I can feel the results in, and I don't want my doc (been with her for 17yrs) to think I have ulterior motives - when I talk about vials and syringes, it just sounds shady for some reason.....
 
For sure Androgel sucks! It is a pain in the ass having to apply it every morning. And TT level of 300 is way too low. 750ish is more like it. It's a good thing if you have been with your doc 17yrs, she will trust you alot more than someone new that come to see her.
I would just think of a way to bring up that you want to self inject and that the Androgel is not cutting it! Say something like your brother or sister in law is a nurse and you have been talking to them about it, and that they offered to give you the injections at there house. Just stuff like that and don't act nervous about it, It will work out bud.

Let me know what you decide. mrmorris!:)

Thanks!
45yrs old - had T levels right at the 300 mark. Doc has been prescribing Androgel 7.5mg and:
A. It's a pain in the butt to apply each day, and
B. doesn't seem to be doing much.
Looking for something I can feel the results in, and I don't want my doc (been with her for 17yrs) to think I have ulterior motives - when I talk about vials and syringes, it just sounds shady for some reason.....
 
Thanks!
45yrs old - had T levels right at the 300 mark. Doc has been prescribing Androgel 7.5mg and:
A. It's a pain in the butt to apply each day, and
B. doesn't seem to be doing much.
Looking for something I can feel the results in, and I don't want my doc (been with her for 17yrs) to think I have ulterior motives - when I talk about vials and syringes, it just sounds shady for some reason.....



I love androgel; it works for me and gives me an outrageous libido (I am 60). It hasn't cured ED but some generic levitra and I am a raging stud!

My advise is to use it as prescribed (apply on appropriate body areas, let dry completely and don't shower for 8 hours) for 6-8 weeks and retest. If you still feel like crap and your testosterone numbers are still low...... then go to shots
 
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