Also known as: Andro LA 200, Delatestryl, Depandro 100, Depo-Testosterone, Testosterone Cypionate, Testosterone Enanthate
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AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: I have used Androgel and for the price have found it relatively ineffective. Once insurance ran out I could not afford it so looked for an alternative. Also I started to suffer from really bad skin problems with the Androgel and now I've found out the the FDA has issued warnings about the product.
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Testosterone Cypionate (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: I had already been monitoring my testosterone levels for several years just to see where I was within the range. For years my test results have always been normal for my age. Then after experiencing a few consecutive tough years in my business, accompanied by excessive fatigue, frequent insomnia, and a general loss of interest in doing much at all, I went in for another testosterone test. To my astonishment my level decreased to about 40% of my previous average. My experience with therapy has been nothing short of a complete turnaround. Energy is back, attitude is improved ,gained muscle, lost fat, and no longer use antidepressants. I think my low T levels were the root of many of my issues and I have not experienced one negative side effect.
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AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: Testostrone was down to 88, felt depressed, no desire to do anything, just miserable. 5 days on 10 grams and feeling much better already!
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Delatestryl (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: Have used this for 2 months. Seems to be working. Feel better and more energy, better concentration. 180 mg every two weeks. Androgel did not work after two months. Count now 700. Injection difficult to get used to, but more convenient than gel.
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Testim (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: Although Testim works well the smell is something fierce. I liked the smell at first but realized it's an entity in itself and was with me and the family 24/7. I switched to Androgel.
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Testim (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: I am a 46 yo male. Memory and tiredness, slight depression. Diagnosed with low testosterone (222 on a scale of 200-800). Have used both Testim and Androgel. Like the way Androgel comes in a pump bottle and is not as sticky as Testim, but my wife and other women have commented that they like the smell of testim. I now use testim, applying one tube every other day because my wife says I'm more like myself at that dosage. Had an initial drop of testosterone to 201 when first started treatmant, but testosterone now at 547 at last lab. I feel much better.
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AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: Been using Androgel just over 1 month. It has made a big difference in my desire and ability to perform. No longer need ED drugs like Viagra, Cialis or Levitra.
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Androderm (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: Using the androderm patches has helped raise my levels and fell better. However, the patches do not stick, and I must use strips of tape to hold them on.
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Testim (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: I recently turned 40 years old, and for at least the last five years, I have suffered from chronic depression, lack of motivation, no drive for life, and little did i know, a huge loss in sex drive. I decided to enter all the symptoms I had into a search engine. One of the first things that came up was low testosterone. I was shocked, and as soon as I could, I got tested. My reading was 240. I think if you are under 400, it should be an area of concern After using Testim for two weeks, my mood began to get better. Motivation began to increase at work. Sex drive is through roof. I'm looking forward to further benefits. Life changing medicine. Smell is sort of alcoholish. When people ask about smell, I joke about it.
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Testosterone Cypionate (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: 48yr old on Testosterone Cypionate 200mg/ml 0.5cc injections every 10days for hypogonadism diagnosed back in 1999. Tried Androderm for a month or so but broke me out in blisters and itchy. Been on this dosage for years. Problem last 3 days I feel fatigued and increased appetite, have been gaining weight yearly, now almost 50lbs but not muscle. Recent testing shows 9yrs older and 2 days after injection a result of 600 which should be much higher. Also estrogen levels are now high. As men get older our bodies begin to convert more free testosterone to bound version DHT & into estrogen so this isn't a surprise now I've read about it.
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Testim (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: I am 35 and have been fighting what I thought was normal aging for the last few years. I have been very active my entire life. Running, biking, etc. I have fought low energy levels and not wanting to do anything. My normal weight was 185 at 5'10" and I got up to 236. I got a shot to get me going and have been taking Testim for 5 weeks. I have lost 20 pounds and am up at 5AM every morning and in the GYM. I have never got up that early. I am in the gym morning and night doing spin and weights. I feel awesome. The smell of Testim is not bad at all. If I could live for 30 more years like I was or like I feel now, I would choose this without hesitation. This has changed my life!
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AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: I have been using testosterone gel for over 4 months. I started with Testim but could not stand the smell. I got my doctor to prescribe Androgel and found it to be way nicer to apply. It does not leave a sticky residue like Testim and is completely odorless. I am in my early 50's and I had previously been on antidepressants for about 2 years. I find that I am feeling a lot better taking Androgel both mentally and physically. I go to the gym 4 or 5 days a week and I feel stronger than I have in years. As far as sex and libido, I can not believe the difference that Androgel has made. Absolutely fantastic.
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Testosterone Cypionate (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: I started with 0.5ml shot and did not feel any improvements in my condition, I was told to go up to 1ml per week and I just took the shot in my arm. I advice any person not to get this shot in the arm. I am so sore, I cannot move my arm. I have heard that Cypionate does tend to sting and leave a person sore for days after the injection. I am not a person who usually complains from pain since I have a high tolerance level to pain. I advice people to take this shot below the waist.
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Testim (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: My understanding is that using a gel helps provide a more even dose that going with shots. I do have to comment on the strong smell of Testim. Its not a bad smell however it is too strong. Would you want to go into an important business meeting after having dumped on a half bottle of some strong perfume? Not me. I am considering asking my doctor for alternatives to Testim just because of its smell.
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Testim (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: Used Testim for 30 days worked well. Total testosterone increased from 298 to 631, with 5G. My family could not stand the smell of Testim. The smell was so poor I wouldn't apply if I was going out in public. Testim would remain very sticky for an extended time. Would have to keep pulling my shirt off my stuck skin throughout the day.
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AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: Works great. Raised my testosterone levels from 180 to 950 in just 2 months. I feel much better sex drive and I lost weight too, gets rid of belly fat, highly recommended.
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AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: I began testosterone treatment in June of 2008. I self injected 200mgs of Enanthate. After 2 months I stopped using it due to painful injection sites. In 10/08 my Doctor prescribed me the Androgel pumps. My levels were at 198 which for a 36 year old male is way low, no wonder I felt terrible. No drive to do anything, including sex, which for me was unheard of. I started out with two pumps but I noticed no change. In 11/08 4 pumps which actually caused a drop in my levels. 01/09 I began six pumps. In the past 5 months I have felt good. I am playing sports again, sex life is better, and I have lost 15 lbs. I have no side effects. Still a head of hair! I just feel really good. I feel like I am 26 again. No regrets. Use 100mg of B6 and more protein.
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Testosterone Cypionate (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: I was on Androgel for low T but I developed a rash on stomach area and my doctor switched me to testosterone cypionate 200mg once a month. The once a month shot works well for 10 days then I am exhausted. Talked to doctor and he said lets give 300mg a try but only once a month. Still feel exhausted after 10 days. Going to give a endocrinologist a try to see about giving myself shots 2 times a month with the 200mg. Have just one testicle that doesn't work well and had a 2 piece penile implant 3 months ago that works great.
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Testosterone Cypionate (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: I have been on Testosterone Cypionate for over one month now. What a difference this has made in my life. I went to a doctor to assist me in weight loss. I was about 70 lbs. overweight. I have metabolic syndrome or Syndrom X as it is sometimes called. Within days of receiving the testosterone via intramuscular injection, I lost my fatigue and my energy levels sky-rocketed. My wife has had to deal with new and increased interest from me, but we have been working that out between us. My testosterone level was 166. I feel like I'm 25 years old again. If you are overweight, have metabolic syndrome or other related issues, have your testosterone checked by your physician. I'm glad I did.
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Testosterone Cypionate (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: Have been on testosterone cypionate as prescribed by doctor at 200 mcg bi-weekly. Have noticed much increased energy and libido (I am a 58 year old man) and also strength-building. It has also sharpened my mental concentration. I was hypo-gonadal with 330 T level.
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Androderm (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: Changed my life too. I lost weight and feel so much better. My case was not severe but just enough to make me feel bad. I was not more than 15 lbs more than I should have been. Lost all of that easily plus I am able to work stronger and more efficiently (physically). I am so glad my doctor figured this out.
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AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: Have been using it for less then 30 days. Noticed a difference in 3 days (as the pamphlet said). I now feel 62 or less, instead of 90. Not near as irritable. Applying to stomach area where I have a surgery scar, which the gel (possibly the alcohol) irritates. I've been objective, taking in consideration the psychological aspect.
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AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: I have been using Androgel pump since July 2008. The first few months I noticed no changes with my mood, motivation or sexual interest. The Urologist had to adjust the dose a few times to have the right blood levels of testosterone. Once this was achieved I have been feeling great. I noticed a big difference in my sex drive (almost a night/day difference from day one). Lately my muscle mass has been increasing, almost like being on steroids. I do quite a bit of manual labor and my arms have gotten huge. I have lost just about all of the spare fat around my waist and my mood has been right on track with how I was when I was younger. I'm so glad I had the motivation to seek help when I did.
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Testim (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: I've been using Testim for just 6 days now, based on low free-T and low sex drive. One 50mg tube of the 1% creme a day.
Can't say I notice anything about it except a very strong smell.
It is very possible however, that my wife likes the smell - she seems to be much more "interested" in me just since I've been applying the stuff.
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AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: Just started on the gel. I sleep better and feel like I have my motivation back. Girlfriend notices the difference also.
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AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: Works great. Raised my levels from 14 to 550 (220-880 'normal') which resulted from methadone usage. Very effective.
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AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: Have used pump for a year and a half. Used packets for six months before that. Prefer the pump. Works well and I feel better. Have gotten back muscle mass, better outlook on life in general, and can feel sexual again. Only negative is that testicals are smaller and softer since they no longer have to produce testosterone, but they don't bother me otherwise.
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Testim (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: After 3 weeks of applying Testim daily I went from 140(LOW!) up to 985 on my Free Testosterone blood test. Felt 90% better, leaner and interested in things again.
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Testim (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: I started to take Testim for a month. Because, of low energy not to mention motivation and ambition. The first blood test results said I have low testoterone... I took it for three weeks. Insurance wrote a letter saying they need two test to prove that is the case. I went off for a week, the worst week of my life. Testim really helped me after fifteen years of being diagnosed manic-depressed.
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AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: Have been using it since released, Excellent. Injections were a pain. No complications, no negative sire reactions. Pump is the best way to go.
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AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: I'm a 35 year old male and I had no idea that lack of testosterone could have such an effect on the body. While my sex drive was on the low side, that was not the major problem. I had been put on various antidepressants over many years. However, my low testosterone level was the real culprit. I would advise all men who have depression issues to have their testosterone levels checked.
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Testim (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male: I started using 50 mg a day about a year ago and after 3 months I still had a very low Testosterone levels. So my Doctor prescribed 100 mg a day and have been on 100 mg a day for about 9 months. I got my sex drive back, started losing my belly fat and got interested in going to the gym and have added about 30 lbs of lean muscle and I get comments often about how young and muscular I look for a 60 year old man. I feel better than I did when I was 20 years old.
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