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Testosterone transdermals... which one is "best"?

eh folks, can ignore this first paragraph pre amble: tried natesto for a good while even though was crystalized i was told "its fine" but unfortunately my bloods dont agree (as did the feeling), super strange as took a break for 10 days or so and when started up again REALLY started to feel it...
- granger
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- May 17, 2024
- gel absorption transdermal testosterone
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Use of the gel…

Dear friends, First of all, I would like that as many of you who read this question and can help me that answer it. I will be really grateful for it. The urologist prescribed me a gel in June 2022, Testogel 50 mgs and the first three months it improved my sexual drive in a great way. My total...
- Joe56s
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- Nov 30, 2022
- gel absorption
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Switching from Injection to Gel

Has anyone noticed a lag when switching from injections to gel? After a several days on the gel, I feel like I have quit taking testosterone all together. Does anyone know if there is a time period where the body has to adjust to the new way or form of processing the testosterone?
- agrecon
- Thread
- Feb 13, 2021
- gel gel absorption injections versus gels
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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DMSO Protocol for Test Gel

Hi, I’m looking for advice on how to dose my test gel while using DMSO topically to increase absorption. I’m on a 1.62% gel that amounts to 16.1 mg a day or 113 mg of test a week. In theory if I use DMSO to help absorption I can cut down my daily dose of gel as I understand, as you apparently...
- rharvey
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- Sep 9, 2019
- androgel gel absorption
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
Article: Factors that Can Improve Testosterone Gel Absorption

You can view the page at https://www.excelmale.com/content.php?512-Factors-that-Can-Improve-Testosterone-Gel-Absorption
- Nelson Vergel
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- Apr 2, 2018
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038