[style=color: #333333;]In theory testosterone replacement should approximate the body’s own natural production of the hormone. The average male produces 4 to 7 mg of testosterone a day with plasma levels in early morning and lower levels in the evening. Women produce around a 12th of those rates.[/style]
[style=color: #333333;]Testosterone replacement is usually a life-long commitment. It is a decision that should not be made without a discussion with your health care provider. Starting and stopping testosterone can have negative effects on someone’s quality of life (more on this topic later).[/style]
[style=color: #333333;]There are testosterone replacement products that require daily dosing (orals, buccal, and gels), once a week or two weeks dosing (injections), and once every three- to four-month dosing (long-acting testosterone undecanoate injections) or testosterone pellets).[/style]
[style=color: #333333;]Males who are hypogonadal can be given continuous testosterone replacement therapy in a wide assortment of ways. These include:[/style]
- [style=color: #333333;]Oral capsules[/style]
- Testosterone injections
- Transdermal (absorbed through the skin) testosterone cream or gel
- Transdermal testosterone patch
- Buccal (sublingual and gum adherent)
- Pellets (that are implanted subcutaneously)
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[style=font-weight: bold;]Testosterone Replacement Treatment Options[/style]
