Testosterone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

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• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2013

AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "From my research, the absorption rate depends on the person quite a bit. I'm on Androgel 3 pumps right now (orig. T-level 218 on 338 - 1000 scale). I'm feeling better but not as good as the trial pack of Testim. Just to be sure I was remembering correctly, I used the 3 remaining tubes of Testim recently, and my energy was much better (did not need any naps during the day.) After going back to 3 pumps Androgel, I felt energy level drop. Since my insurance covers only Androgel and Foresta, I'm going to ask Dr. about switching to Foresta next visit since I do not seem to be absorbing the Androgel very well. If Testim smelled better, I'd be on the phone with the insurance to see if we could work out a deal."

• KMBD
• April 24, 2013

Axiron (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "I have tried it all! Very frustrated with the lack of results, my doctor put me on Axiron about a month ago. This is the one product that has truly changed my life. I feel much better. I feel much more energetic and my anxiety and mood issues are gone. I really hope this is not to good to be true! "

• Anonymous
• April 4, 2009

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."

• Sparky...
• July 28, 2011

Axiron (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "WOW! I was weary at first when my doctor offered this new topical testosterone at my annual check up. The doctor gave me a free month to start and then a co-pay card that covered me at $25.00 per month for the first year. I even read on the card that it covers for cash paying patients without insurance coverage. Pay attention to the instructions because this is way different vs the gels. No mess if you follow the instructions. No more Androgel mess. Piece of cake. Thanks Doctor."

• nhrafan
• September 16, 2011

AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "I am 44 years old and I suffer from low testosterone levels due to removal of an underscended testicle in 2009. I began with injectable testosterone in November 2010, but my doctor has switched me to Androgel which I apply to shoulders and stomach area as instructed. I have noticed a very positive change in my energy and also I do not have anymore hot flashes, mood swings, or tears like I had been experiencing due to levels dropping between scheduled injections. Androgel is one of the best medicines on the market and I would highly recommend that any men suffering from the effects of low testosterone talk to their doctor. If it works for you, it is well worth trying. You won't believe how your energy and stamina will increase."

• JBrow...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2012

Axiron (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "Switched from Androgel to Axiron 3 weeks ago as total T levels slipped back into low range. Effects were immediate and noticeable. Great workouts, better mood, more energy, increased libido and truly major physical changes! I'm 50 years old and for the first time in my life I have a lean, flat stomach and without changing my workout at all. My weights at the gym have increased by about 20%. I do 45 mins of lifting, 30 mins of cardio 4-5 times a week. In three weeks, my body has changed completely and people are noticing! Go back to Dr. in 3 weeks to check levels....so far, it's been amazing for me."

• Steel...
• October 11, 2010

AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "Just got my tests back from the doctor. T levels were 951... Up from 88 in one month ! Apparently I'm applying it correctly. I apply it to my hip bones, top of shoulders and outer and upper arms, flanks. I don't let none of it go to waste. Just try to take this from me. I feel I have a new found wealth. Thank you."

• sc00r...
• April 14, 2011

AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "I had been using Cialis which worked for a boost for about four years, and in the fifth year even after taking a dose, I didn%u2019t have interest in sex. My Doctor ran blood test and determined my T level was low. For the past 4 month I have used the 2.5 gram Androgel packs daily. I generally feel better. I have lost my belly flab. My love interest is better although I still rely on the Cialis, but now I have total control of my orgasm. I have lost testicle size, in fact, at times they will ascend into the inguinal canal until I push them back out. In short this 64 year old would say that Androgel is a nice improvement."

• Brook...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 16, 2014

Androderm (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "I am 54 and been using patches 2 years, Testosterone is back from 190 to 400 on average; energy is back plus good marital functioning, if you know what I mean. I notice sometimes they do not stick well if water gets under it and do not place it on a body part with lots of motion. The longer you use it the better the result. My facial hair has filled out much more. Just make sure your MD does a CBC to make sure you do not have too much red blood cell production."

• David
• June 25, 2015

AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "Terrible. You feel a bump in energy and libido the first 1-2 weeks and then it drops. They up the dose and it happens again. I started at 230 test and went on this drug. It dropped to 198! It does not absorb. That is the problem. And when it does it supposedly becomes DHT which is like a female hormone. The only reason this drug sells is because people are deperate for help."

• Yoyoyo
• March 6, 2013

Axiron (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "Hi, I'm a 35-year old male with Hypogonadism (primary testicular failure not producing any sperm and smaller testies). My T level was 200 nmol/L which is below the lower limit of the normal range. This is day 2 on being on Axiron (60 mg / day dose) and I already feel different: my mental cloudiness is gone, I have more energy and I don't need to drink that much coffee to stay awake. Got a strong 'morning wood' like I haven't had in years. Erections, orgasms also quite improved already! I feel that my body is finally performing at the level it should be. Yeah! The only downside is I observed myself snapping momentarily with anger for small things.. I'll keep posting about my experience. I can't believe how different I feel in just 2 days!"

• J123
• October 12, 2013

Testim (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "I'm 51. My Testosterone level had dropped to about 150. I hadn't been to a doc in a few years and have been gaining weight and feeling more fatigued and less motivated. Doc offered Testim and others but said Testim seemed to absorb better than others. He mentioned the possible smell and stickiness, but I gave it a try. Today was my fourth day and it really seems to already be helping with fatigue and overall motivation. I'm going over to the gym and work out this morning and I'm going to get the house cleaned up too. Perhaps just psychological this early. Regardless, I feel MUCH better already. I really don't see the smell or sticky issues, seems about like hand sanitizer. Rub it in a minute or so, no smell or stickiness. Happy!"

• Testi...
• July 27, 2009

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."

• mikes...
• November 8, 2010

AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "Been using androgel for about 18 months now. Started in May 2009 with four pumps a day and felt great and my erections were firm and sex was great. But over time my T levels started dropping, so in December 2009 I was moved up to 5 pumps. In August, almost like a light switch went off my sex drive nosedived and lost interest in sex. In October I had my physical and found that my T level had dropped to 284 which is low. I'm 52, workout four days a week in great shape. My urologist moved me to 8 pumps a day since October 23 and to date still don't feel any different and there is no sex drive. Still no erections or the ability to maintain one. Any thoughts on this. It has been 18 days since I went to 8 pumps."

• Strong...
• November 22, 2014

AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "I am a 75 Years old male, 5 years at the Gym, fairly muscular. I had a 330 ng/ml total testosterone and I decided to check with the Urologist if I could use this medicine. After few test, he decided to give me the patches that gave rash and not improvement at all. The Doctor started me with the 1% gel - 2 pumps in the morning and the next reading was 207 ng/ml. I went back to his office and he told me, You need more medicine, and put me un Androgel 1.62 % - 4 pumps in the morning for about 3 month. At me surprice the next reading was 440 ng/ml and 3 more month 754 ng/ml. At some point, I ran out of the insurance coverage for this year and I had to reduce to 2 pumps - 1.62 %. Then my testosterone level fell to 220 ng/ml again."

• Anonymous
• July 8, 2010

For Hypogonadism, Male "25 year old male, T levels in the 200's (average). Started off taking 200mg (1cc) every 14 days. Had the roller coaster effect, eventually switch to 10 days, but because of my schedule, doctor told me I could go to 7 days. Been on it for 2 years, and never had any issues except for reading too many posts and thinking I needed something else such as an estrogen blocker. Never got man-boobs, lumps, or reversed side effects, so I think I will trust my body and not someone else's opinion."

• Clo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 26, 2019

Testim (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "After using Androgel for years, had to switch to a more "cost effective" product. Testimis one of the worst products I've ever used. Metal tubes make it difficult to dispense, won't dry in a timely manner so your shirt sticks to you all day, and the smell is absolutely awful! Makes both me and my wife nauseous. Smells like a cross between cockroach spray and antifreeze. Incredible that this was approved for human use."

• young...
• January 30, 2010

AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "I am almost 50. I've been using Androgel for 8 months. Before I started using I was tired all the time, had no energy, and had very little sex drive. I have had no side effects, and I feel like I'm 25 again!"

• Leonard
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 23, 2020

AndroGel (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "I've suffered from neck pain for several years & having tried numerous treatments I ended up on Codeine which I've been taking up to 150mg per day. Later I was diagnosed with osteoporosis & subsequently hypogonadism for which I was prescibed testosterone replacement in the form of Testogel. A surprising effect for me was that after 3 to 4 weeks my neck pain reduced considerably and I was able to cut my Codeine intake by 2 thirds! Following research I discovered that prolonged opioid usage does indeed reduce testosterone levels. Now, after a couple of months of testosterone replacement I feel transformed. I have more energy, I sleep better, my general mood is far more positive, my libido has noticeably increased & best of all, 10 years of debilitating neck pain has all but gone. I have only one regret and that is I wish I'd have started this treatment long ago."

• Happy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2013

Axiron (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "I just want to see if anyone has had this experience. My husband started axiron 4 weeks ago and the day he started it, miraculously his personality changed. He has got an extremely low sex drive, with a T level on the lowest side of normal levels but the main reason he started axiron woz due to his irritable, moody, crabby personality. Thing is , he bought a new car around the same time so it is possibly a combination of things as to why his mood is not so crappy. I actually like spending time with him now and I guess I shouldn't worry as to why his persona has improved greatly but I'm just curious. He is 46."

• OldSk...
• February 22, 2017

Natesto (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "I'm a 48 year old hypogonadism male that self injected for 5 plus years and hated it. The only reason I did it was to avoid the transference of the gels to my kids and fiance. I was offered Natesto and was sceptical of the 3 times a day thing, but to be honest it literally takes a couple seconds and I get an energy boost every time I take it. My fiance is a little younger than I am so on date nights (concerts specifically) I'll take my third dose later and it's like a shot of espresso. This had been a life changer for me. I would feel good for a couple days with the shots then I could feel the come down. With the Natesto I feel even all the time and I have my workout energy back. There's a little learning curve to applying in the nose."

• Anonymous
• October 5, 2011

Axiron (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "I've done Androgel and a clinical trial for Fortigel, both of which were applied to the upper thigh. The feeling of these treatments was different to me than that of Axiron. Axiron seems to fill me with more energy and I can literally feel it work as my body surges with more energy. Libido is improved, but not as noticeably as the Fortigel, but still good. I like the Axiron better than the others, it gives me a nice, well rounded energetic feeling."

• cen
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 20, 2013

Testim (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "45 year old, Healthcare Professional, Low Testosterone for about 3 years and have tried injections and Androgel with limited success. Started Testim in May and my numbers have actually been so high that I had to cut down dose or dose every other day. Huge muscle mass gain and weight loss, > 35lbs in 3 months with diet and exercise, (I'm sure the Testim helped), no after work naps anymore. Be sure to check T and E2 levels regularly but this is the THE best topical testosterone you can get as far as absorption. Smell is a complete non-issue and most who even smell it, love it. A bit sticky but easily, easily manageable. First T levels were 1100 with a free T of 250, (both too high)."

• Squid...
• September 20, 2011

Axiron (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "I felt the effects of Axiron in the first three days. Changes are pretty quick and satisfying! The application isn't too messy if you go slow, and it dries very quickly, especially if you put it on before getting dressed all the way. It smells a little like hand sanitizer, and it has a texture like it too. Overall, it's fantastic! I am, unfortunately, part of that group of 3% of guys who experienced vomiting. It was encouraged by a night of mild drinking. After symptoms abated, I continued with Axiron, and have had no problems since. I love it!"

• Raybo
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 2, 2013

Fortesta (testosterone) for Hypogonadism, Male "I am a 67 year old male who has suffered from low testosterone for many years. I have been using Fortesta for 2 months, and have seen a remarkable increase in my sex drive, and sense of well being. My penis has increased in size when soft to double it's previous size. Fortesta is great."