Testogel®

What is Testogel?

Testogel is a prescription gel containing testosterone, a male sex hormone. It’s prescribed for men who have been diagnosed with low testosterone (hypogonadism), which can cause symptoms like:

• Lowered libido
• Trouble getting or maintaining erections
• Extreme tiredness
• Depression or irritability
• Brain fog (difficulty concentrating or remembering things)
• Loss of muscle mass or bone strength
• Increased body fat, especially around the belly
• Thinning body or facial hair

How does Testogel work?

Testosterone gel works by bringing your testosterone levels back to normal.

You apply it to your skin. From there, testosterone, its active ingredient, is absorbed and enters your bloodstream. This helps restore healthy testosterone levels, leading to improved symptoms like a stronger sex drive, better erections, and increased energy.^[1]

How effective is Testogel for low testosterone?

Studies show that Testogel works really well. In one clinical trial involving 274 men, over 8 out of 10 men using Testogel reached normal testosterone levels within six months, compared to less than a third on placebo.^[2]

And its effects aren’t just about some numbers. Some of its benefits, like feeling more energetic or having a stronger libido, can show up within a few weeks. But others, like changes in muscle or bone health, might take a few months or longer.^[1]

So stick to your treatment for as long as your doctor recommends even if you don’t see immediate results.

What doses of Testogel are there?

Testogel comes in two forms:

• Pump (16.2 mg/g gel): Typically, you’ll apply two pumps once daily in the morning. This gives you about 40.5mg of testosterone. Your clinician may increase your dose to four pumps a day if needed.
• Sachets (40.5mg of testosterone): You’ll usually apply the gel content in one sachet to your skin once daily in the morning. If this isn’t giving the right results, your clinician may increase it to a maximum of two sachets a day.

How to apply Testogel

How you use Testogel depends on the form your doctor has prescribed. Below are some general tips for using both the pump and sachets, but always follow your doctor’s recommendations.

How to use Testogel Pump:

• If using a new pump dispenser, prime the pump by pressing it several times.
• Press the pump to dispense pea-sized amounts of gel; make sure to use precisely the number of pumps prescribed by your doctor.
• Rub the gel on clean and dry skin on your upper arms, shoulders, or stomach.
• Let the gel dry for at least three minutes before covering it with clothes.
• Wash your hands with soap and water after every time you apply Testogel.

How to use Testogel Sachet:

• Tear open the sachet.
• Squeeze the gel either directly onto your skin or into your hand, then spread it on clean, dry skin on your upper arms, shoulders, or stomach.
• Let it dry for at least three minutes before getting dressed.
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water every time after applying the gel.

Make sure not to put Testogel on your testicles or penis, because this can increase the risk of side effects like skin irritation.

Rotate the application sites every day and wait at least seven days to reapply the gel to the same skin area.

Try not to shower, swim, or bathe for at least an hour so your body can absorb the testosterone properly.

But make sure to wash the skin areas where you put the gel (including your hands) before coming into contact with anyone else.

How long does Testogel take to work for low testosterone?

Testogel can take shorter or longer to work, depending on the dose you’re using and the severity and nature of your symptoms.

• Your sex drive can improve after three weeks, plateauing at six weeks.
• It may take up to six months to get better erections, but you’ll start seeing improvements after a few weeks.
• You may start feeling better (you’ll have more energy and an improved mood) after three to four weeks, but maximum benefits can take longer.
• Effects on depressive mood may become apparent after three to six weeks, with maximum effects after four to seven months. ^[1]