Side effects and watch-outs
- Transfer risk to partners/children (wash hands, cover application site)
- Skin irritation
- Variable absorption
- Lower peak serum levels than injections
- HPTA suppression
- Oestrogen elevation
Testosterone / Transdermal
Testosterone Cream (5%)
Compounded transdermal testosterone. Lower DHT conversion than injections. Scrotal application produces highest absorption and most physiological DHT levels. Used for TRT.
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