Testavan®

What is Testavan?

Testavan is a topical gel that contains testosterone, a male hormone that your body produces naturally. Sometimes men don’t produce enough natural testosterone, and Testavan can help replace this ‘lost’ testosterone, bringing it back up to a normal level.

How does Testavan work?

When you apply Testavan gel to your skin, it’s absorbed into your bloodstream which carries it around your body. This helps to replace ‘lost’ testosterone if your body isn’t producing enough. This is why it’s sometimes called HRT (hormone replacement therapy) or TRT (testosterone replacement therapy).

As your testosterone levels increase, it can relieve symptoms of low testosterone – like:

• Lowered libido
• Decreased muscle mass
• Decreased facial hair
• Low bone density
• Dry, thin skin
• Erectile dysfunction
• Depression
• Mood swings
• Difficulty concentrating
• Trouble sleeping
• Irritability

What doses is Testavan available in?

Testavan comes in one dose, which contains 20 mg of testosterone per gram of gel. The amount you take each day will depend on your clinician’s instructions – but it’s typically one, two, or three pump presses each day.

How to use Testavan

You should always follow your clinician’s instructions when applying Testavan. Usually, you’ll start by applying one pump of Testavan to your upper arms or shoulders once per day – around the same time each day if you can. However, if your symptoms are more severe, if one pump per day isn’t helping to manage your symptoms, or if the level of testosterone in your blood is very low, your clinician may increase your dose up to three pumps per day.^[1]

To apply your Testavan gel:

1. Find a clean, dry, healthy patch of skin on your upper arm or shoulder that can be covered by a t-shirt.
2. Remove the applicator from the top of the pump.
3. Take the lid off the applicator.
4. Point the nozzle of the pump towards the flat surface of the applicator.
5. Press the pump all the way down once to release the gel onto the applicator.
6. Use the flat surface of the applicator to spread the gel evenly over the chosen area of skin.
7. Clean up any excess or spills with a tissue, and make sure to dispose of the tissue safely to prevent any exposure to others.
8. If you need to apply a second pump, repeat steps 4-7 on your other upper arm.
9. If you need to apply three pumps, first repeat steps 4-7 on your other upper arm, then repeat steps 4-7 on the first upper arm again.
10. After you’re done, clean the applicator with a tissue and dispose of it safely to prevent any exposure to others.
11. Wash your hands with soap and water right away.

Testavan gel is flammable until it dries, so make sure to avoid smoking or going near any open flames until it’s completely dry. You should also wait until the application site is fully dry before getting dressed, to stop any gel from rubbing off.

Make sure to keep the area where you applied Testavan covered with clothing to prevent accidentally transferring Testavan to others. You should wait at least two hours before showering, swimming, or bathing to give the gel a chance to be absorbed into your bloodstream.

If you’re going to be in a situation where skin-to-skin contact of your application site with someone else is likely to happen, make sure to wash the site with soap and water beforehand.

How long does it take for Testavan to work?

Testavan will start being absorbed into your bloodstream as soon as you apply your medicine. But it can take a few months before the levels of testosterone in your blood build up enough to relieve your symptoms. Studies show that after 3 months of treatment with testosterone gel, 85.5% of men with low testosterone had their testosterone increase to a normal level.^[2]

What should I do if I make a mistake taking Testavan?

If you accidentally apply too much Testavan, wash the application site with soap and water as soon as possible. You may experience symptoms like irritability, nervousness, weight gain, or frequent and long lasting erections if you use too much Testavan.

If you forget to apply Testavan when you normally would, if it’s more than 12 hours until your next dose, you can apply the missed one as soon as you remember. But if it’s less than 12 hours until your next dose, skip the one you missed and carry on as normal from the upcoming dose. Never apply a double dose of Testavan to make up for missing one.