Side effects and watch-outs
- Gum irritation or pain
- Bitter taste
- Poor adherence to gum
- Oestrogen elevation
- HPTA suppression
- Less practical than other delivery methods
Testosterone / Oral
Testosterone Buccal System (Striant)
FDA-approved buccal testosterone system. Adhesive tablet applied to gum above incisors every 12 hours. Absorbed directly into bloodstream via oral mucosa.
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