Testosterone Deficiency Treatment Options

Types of Testosterone Therapy

Types of Testosterone

One of the great things about Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy is that a wide variety of treatment options are available to the average patient. The goal of this article is to highlight a number of the options that are available to you as a patient and consumer.

Testosterone Gels and Creams

Testosterone Creams and Gels are probably the most popular current method of Hormone Replacement Therapy. These topical medications are incredibly easy to apply and are absorbed relatively quickly, leading to their popularity.

These forms of Testosterone are applied once daily. Physicians generally recommend applying the medication in the morning, but you may find some variability depending upon the particular medication and the advice of your prescribing physician.

Topical Testosterone can be applied to a number of different areas in the body. The ideal areas generally have many blood vessels underneath the skin, allowing the medication to absorb evenly and effectively.

Common areas for topical application of Testosterone are the upper arms, the thighs, the shoulders, and the stomach. These areas are also ideal because they are generally covered or not prone to interpersonal contact.

Although we have grouped Testosterone Creams and Gels, there are a couple of minor differences between the two forms of medication. Testosterone Creams take longer to absorb into the body than gels, generally taking fifteen to twenty minutes. Testosterone Gels, on the other hand, absorb quickly, in around five minutes.

Testosterone Creams are white and do have the capacity to leave a film on the skin or stain clothing. Gels absorb cleanly and do not stain. As you can tell, the differences between the two medications are pretty much cosmetic, and it's up to your personal choice regarding which you choose for yourself.

One issue with Topical Testosterone is that contamination is risky if not applied conscientiously. This form of Testosterone remains on the skin for up to twenty minutes and making contact with another person, whether a wife or child, can introduce Testosterone to their system.

Topical Testosterone provides a relatively steady level of Testosterone throughout the day. Testosterone Levels are at their highest immediately after application and drop slowly throughout the day.

This form of Testosterone works very effectively but has a slightly higher price point than Testosterone Injections. In addition, patients who live a hectic lifestyle or do not have a set schedule throughout the week may opt for other options because for Topical Testosterone to be optimally effective; it needs to be applied every day at the same time of day.

Testosterone Sprays

Testosterone Sprays are very similar to Testosterone Creams and Gels, and prescriptions for various forms of Spray Testosterone are increasing rapidly every year. Soon, this will likely be the most popular type of hormone replacement therapy.

This form of Testosterone is applied in the same general areas as Creams and Gels, including the stomach, thighs, and shoulders. As a treatment, Testosterone Sprays are relatively new, but they offer the same gradient of benefit as other forms of Topical Testosterone. This treatment is also applied once daily, intended to be applied each day simultaneously.

Testosterone Sprays are often preferred over Testosterone gels and creams because they are much less messy. These treatments are generally administered using two methods. Some forms of Testosterone Spray are delivered directly onto the skin, where they are absorbed directly. Other forms of Testosterone Spray are applied using a small malleable cup.

A foam spray is delivered into the cup, which the patients then use to massage the medication into the skin. Using Testosterone Sprays, medication is delivered directly to the administration site, meaning that you don't have to make a mess out of your hands to apply the Hormone Treatment.

Testosterone Dermal Patches

Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy is also available through the use of dermal patches. This form of Testosterone HRT is often recommended because it delivers a very natural pattern of Testosterone Release throughout the day.

Testosterone Creams deliver a steadily decreasing dose of Testosterone, whereas Testosterone Injections have various absorption rates, none of which perfectly mimics the body's natural release.

Testosterone Patches deliver a relatively constant stream of Testosterone to the body throughout the day, only losing potency near the end of the day, when the body naturally starts to drop Testosterone Production anyways.

This form of Testosterone is generally applied to the same areas of the body as Testosterone Sprays, Creams, and Gels. The patient wakes up in the morning and applies the adhesive patch, and the medication works throughout the day until it is taken off before bedtime.

There are a couple of drawbacks to Testosterone Patches, however. Testosterone Patches are more expensive than Testosterone Sprays, Injections, Gels, and Creams. In addition, Testosterone Patches have a higher incidence of irritation associated with them than other forms of Testosterone.

Because the Testosterone Patch remains on the skin all day, it can lead to rashes or irritation at the location where the patch is applied. Men with sensitive skin are at the highest risk of irritation and may prefer other forms of treatment.

Testosterone Injections

When most men think about Testosterone Replacement, they think about Testosterone Injections, even though they are no longer the most popular form of Testosterone Treatment. Injectable Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy is the oldest form of Testosterone Treatment, but that doesn't mean it's not as effective. There are a lot of men all across the country that prefer Testosterone Injections over all other forms of Testosterone.

Testosterone Injections are the cheapest form of Testosterone Treatment, which is one reason they remain popular. Another reason that Testosterone Injections are popular is that, unlike the types of Testosterone listed previously, Testosterone Injections don't have to be administered daily. There are a number of different forms of Testosterone Injection.

Some forms of Testosterone are delivered every other day, and others can be administered once every week or two. This freedom from the daily responsibility and hassle of other forms of Testosterone draws many to the treatment.

Testosterone Cypionate is delivered every two weeks. Testosterone Enanthate is delivered once per week. Although these are two of the most popular forms of Testosterone Injection, various formulations can feed the needs and desires of the patient.

Another great thing about Testosterone Injections is that they are the cheapest form of Testosterone Treatment available in America today, even though the treatment is still incredibly effective at restoring hormone balance.

One issue with Testosterone Shots is that they do not mimic the regular release of Testosterone by the human body as accurately as other forms of Testosterone. In some cases, this can cause the human body to develop a reduced sensitivity to the hormone.

Testosterone Dermal Implants

For patients that don't worry about self-administration of Testosterone and want their treatment to have a minimal impact on their lives, Testosterone Dermal Implants are the best option. Testosterone Implants are tiny pellets implanted into the gluteus maximus, slowly releasing stored Testosterone over months. The pellets are composed of tiny crystals of Testosterone.

One dose of Testosterone Pellets can last between 3 and 6 months, letting you enjoy your life without having to dwell on your condition. You don't have to remember to administer treatment frequently; you simply have to make a few doctor's appointments yearly.

Testosterone Implants are more expensive than other forms of treatment because they require minor, outpatient surgery. Despite these two negatives, many people still love Testosterone Pellets and choose them as their primary source of Testosterone Replacement.

Testosterone Dermal Implants are recommended for patients with a known need for an invariable level of Testosterone. This means that Testosterone Implants are not recommended in the initial stages of Hormone Replacement Therapy because the prescribing physician may need to adjust the dosage depending on how the patient responds to treatment.

After the patient's needs are fully established, Implanted Testosterone can be used effectively. Testosterone Pellets are just as safe as any other form of Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy.

Orally Absorbed Testosterone

There are a couple of different effective forms of Oral Testosterone. The goal of this treatment is not to ingest Testosterone but to allow the Testosterone to be absorbed into the mouth's tissue. One form of Oral Testosterone is Sublingual Testosterone.

This form of Testosterone comes in tablet form, and the tablet is placed underneath the tongue, where it is absorbed into the bloodstream.

The second form of Oral Testosterone is Bucchal Testosterone. This form of Testosterone is delivered by placing a patch on the upper gums, which contains a small tablet of Testosterone.

Over twelve hours, the tablet is absorbed directly through the gums into the bloodstream. These patches are applied every twelve hours, providing Testosterone 24 hours daily. You can perform all of your typical daily actions with the patch applied. It's even okay to brush your teeth with the patch applied.

Avoid Testosterone Pills

Although there are forms of Testosterone that use the mouth as an effective means to transmit the medication, there is no effective Testosterone Pill, and Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy cannot be effectively delivered via the digestive system. Over-the-counter supplements claim to boost Testosterone when taken in this manner.

Still, they are far inferior to prescribe forms of Testosterone medically, and at worst, they can damage your body.

When you take Testosterone orally, it is broken down by the stomach. It does not provide the same benefits as natural Testosterone delivered directly to the bloodstream via various other FDA-Approved methods. If you use Testosterone Pills too often, the Hormone Fragments overload the liver, causing damage.

The benefit of this form of Testosterone would be no better than improving habits in your lifestyle, such as exercising more often, eating better, and taking your vitamins. Still, the risks involved make Testosterone Pills an exceedingly poor choice.

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