Thread: Testosterone gel????

Some of them work pretty well others do not. Everyone is different too. A lot of Test gels and creams can be messy and have potential to rub off on others. I have seen bloodwork come back after 24 hrs after application of Axiron the Test level was 134. This was a 30mg dose . The doctor switched to a compound pharmacy version which is 200mg/ml so we will see in the next two weeks if this will make an improvement. If not it is on to Testosterone injections for TRT. Injections are much more stable and easier to use considering it is only once a week dosing. Gels and creams will fluctuate greatly throughout the day. The gels and creams peak a few hrs after use and it is down hill from there. Most only bring Test levels up to the middle range of normal. Also everyday application sucks. If you can deal with a weekly injection and get the doctor to give you a script go with the injection if he give you a choice. That is my opinion.

my doc gave deodorant sucks its a test he said not a growth hormone what ever that means,

I used it (prescribed) for 2 months. It brought my test level from 214 up to ~550. So if you're using it just to get in the normal range it works decently. I don't think I'd ever use it for a cycle though.


That'd be like putting an entire bottle of hand sanitizer on your body everyday, and on top of that you can't have skin contact with others for a while.


Bottom line: decent for TRT (if you hate pins), but terrible for a cycle

Originally Posted by maxwkw

I used it (prescribed) for 2 months. It brought my test level from 214 up to ~550. So if you're using it just to get in the normal range it works decently. I don't think I'd ever use it for a cycle though.


That'd be like putting an entire bottle of hand sanitizer on your body everyday, and on top of that you can't have skin contact with others for a while.


Bottom line: decent for TRT (if you hate pins), but terrible for a cycle

^^^This

Some creams and gels can be useful for TRT, but for cycling they are worthless. They simply do not allow you to get the supraphysiological doses needed for extreme muscle growth.

I have used it in the past. Great to make you feel good if you have low test levels but won't do much as far as adding LBM.

not sure whether it works or not, but with my hormone cocktail i am on, i rub one packet on muscle that is trained. so after chest day, or leg day thats where it gets rubbed on post workout.

Very interesting input gents. That's what I love about IM, the help and mentorship so willingly given!!!!!


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Chris

dang never heard of that, if you find out, let me know!

Originally Posted by Chrisotpherm

Any one every use this. Just don't hear a lot about it, would be great if some senior members and mods sound off on this. Thanks!!!!


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Chris

It's hard on your liver is all I know go with injectable

Yes I am always going to stick with the injection or pill if the former isn't available.


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Chris

Originally Posted by vannesb

It's hard on your liver is all I know go with injectable

The quack my dad goes to says he only prescribes the gel because its not as hard on your liver as the injectable is.

Androgelis 1%
I had my doc have a 10% cream compounded for me. I used 200mg a day.
My bloodwork came back with a total t level of around 1500ng/dl.
This is from a starting point of under 300.

Injection is much easier and more efficient though and most doctors won't compound custom creams for you. 1% androgel is useless even if you abuse it heavily.

Androgelis 1%
I had my doc have a 10% cream compounded for me. I used 200mg a day.
My bloodwork came back with a total t level of around 1500ng/dl.
This is from a starting point of under 300.

Injection is much easier and more efficient though and most doctors won't compound custom creams for you. 1% androgel is useless even if you abuse it heavily.