Testosterone / Transdermal

Testosterone Gel (AndroGel)

Topical testosterone gel for daily application. Steady delivery without injections. Significant transfer risk to partners and children — hands must be washed, application site covered. Less efficient than injectable — absorption variable.

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Reference dose25–100mg applied to shoulders/upper arms daily.

Half-life4 hours

Risk flaglow

Regulatory noteFDA-approved context noted

Side effects and watch-outs

Skin reaction at application site
Transfer risk to women/children
Variable absorption
Acne
Elevated E2
Suppression
Polycythemia