AndroGel for Hypogonadism, Male User Reviews (Page 4)

• olbli...
• May 9, 2011

"I have been using Androgel for about 3-1/2 weeks now. 4 pumps a day( 5 grams), and I am finding no difference in mood, sex drive, libido, weight, or anything. I have been applying it as recommended, yet nothing. I do not know my numbers as of yet, as my Doctor prescribed this over the phone. I was hoping that this would help me turn the corner."

• Michael
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 12, 2021

"I have been on Androgel for a couple of months. My T level was severely low, only 71! I’m a 31 year old male! I am prescribed a very strong opioid medication and it can cause hypogonadism. I have no choice but to continue taking the opioid, so I asked my doctor for hormones. He prescribed Androgel. So far I have noticed more energy, higher libido, and my erections are more frequent and longer lasting. I haven’t noticed any changes with muscle mass, but I have lost the spare tire and love handles I had developed. The extra weight looked strange on me since I am a rather small framed man. I have lost about 18 pounds of body fat in just two months. I plan to go back to the gym to work out and see if I can build more lean body mass. Overall, I am quite satisfied with Androgel."

• Anonymous
• September 30, 2010

"I was put on Testim about 5 years ago, due to my T-number at 40! Before Testim felt lousy, gained weight and had trouble with erections. I didn't like the Testim because I got stuck to the bedsheets. That stuff is like glue! And I got a DVT from it. At least that's what a hematologist diagnosed. So I switched to Androgel and have been on it and Coumadin ever since. I am told that all the literature inside the Androgel box states it has caused blood clots, so I am very careful. Put it this way, I was in ICU for 16 days and they found NO clotting problems whatsoever. "

• ACE
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 28, 2018

"I started on this gel about 3 years ago I guess. I had had kidney stones and my urologist suggested it (I can't remember "why" now. I am not sure what I expected, perhaps better muscles, skin tone, ERECTIONS! Nothing dramatic happened, but after a couple of years( I think) I thought that my balls were shrinking! As it was a gradual reduction in size I guess I sort of ignored it, then one day about a year or so ago, I fondled my balls and I was horrified, what I felt was something akin to 2 baked beans-I mean REALLY tiny. I immediately stopped the gel, and after some time they came back to their full size (I guess-I hadn't measured so I can't provide "before" and "after" stats), But they seem a reasonable size. I guess if the benefits of the gel, are such for the individual that they don't mind the shrinkage, but for me, it felt like I had lost my masculinity."

• South...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 4, 2016

"I had T levels below 200 and the Doc started me on Androgel 1.62. I saw minor improvements at 2 and 3 pumps per day, but didn't see normal T numbers until he prescribed a max dose of 4 pumps daily. I had libido and ED issues that have greatly improved. The main side effect I have is that I have some body acne on the shoulders and upper chest, I've also had a little more chest hair. Without insurance and even with insurance the gel can be too pricey for many."

• Anonymous
• February 6, 2017

"38 years old. I took Androgel 5mg /day for 7 months with no, or very few results. I went up to 7,5mg/day for a month with the same effect. The testosterone level is still very low. My doctor asked me to try Natesto for a month, we'll see from there !"

• fredz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2021

"I have BPH and a T level of 27 as well as a fluctuating PSA at 72 years of age. Dr put me on Androgel pump 1.62 2 pumps a day and my libido went through the roof. Seemed like I was on overdrive after only a couple of days. Of course could not get dr on phone so after 6 weeks I just stopped the gel. 2 weeks later the hot flashes returned and I calmed down again, sorta got used to the level of calm. I heard that my bones could suffer without the T so maybe I will try one pump a day. I use rubber gloves to apply cause I don't want the excess absorption through my hands and the white powder it leaves is a billboard that I am using something. Fortunately cost is not a concern, did not realize how expensive it is, as the VA sends it to me. Does anyone think I should try the one pump a day just as a test? The androgel people will not comment on such things for liability reasons. As a close.. It does exactly as advertised but for me it was, is, too much."

• Anonymous
• December 1, 2010

"Initially I had injections for a few years. It raised the red blood cell count significantly. Did not find a significant improvement with the use. T levels were below normal levels and injections brought levels to 'normal'. Started using Androgel a few years ago. Initially 6 applications daily, then tweaking down and up to bring the red blood count to within safe range. Had improved T levels with Androgel. However, lacking sex drive, lack of energy, being tired, and not much improvement with erection. In short.... a mixed feeling about its use."

• Justa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2023

"This stuff works amazing. I am going on 3 weeks now, and I went from barely any interest to feeling like I'm in my low 20s again. I also have a desire to get up and go do stuff. I keep telling my wife that it feels good to be me again. I feel normal and have no desire to ever stop taking this gel; it has returned me to me. I was in the low 200s for levels before. I'm curious where I'm at now."

• Jim
• January 15, 2022

"I’ve had trouble keeping it up for years, and without being tested. Never even thought about testosterone. In February after admitting to my doctor my emotions felt too feminine he had my T levels checked. Everything was fine. Then in May I was involved in an accident. A week later my levels were tested again and found my free-T was at 32. Doctor put me on Androgel 1.62, two pumps. After 8 weeks my level went up to 60. Still couldn’t maintain an erection. Had a lot of chest sensitivity but no growth. Energy level changed only slightly. Fast forward to after 7 months, and after increasing to three pumps a month ago, I feel like I’m on a rollercoaster. Most days I’m feeling like I’m back to where I started, few days I feel energized. I’m suppose to be getting a blood test next week. So far, I’m not impressed with the Androgel. I’ve read all the literature, but I still have no idea what to expect. I’m going to go take a nap."

• Jim
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 29, 2023

"I have used the 20.25 pump with a gel for many years. I found it to be very effective, it increased my ability to do a great deal more than I could before. The last bottle that I received is not a gel. It is like trying to put water on. It comes out like water and runs off on the floor, and my clothes. A very good product has gone very bad. A rating of 10 goes to a 3."

• LEON
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 27, 2024

"I had been diagnosed with very low testosterone levels. Just lacked interest in sex and enjoyment of life. My GP referred me to a hormone specialist and my levels came back as 6.2 nmol/L. I was shown I needed testosterone replacement therapy, and a pump was waiting for me. The gel had great effect within a month or so. My partner noticed I became more interested in sex and just happier in myself. I am on testosterone for the rest of my life, which I'm happy about."

• Silve...
• April 5, 2008

"Have been using it since released, Excellent. Injections were a pain. No complications, no negative sire reactions. Pump is the best way to go."

• Mochi...
• October 1, 2009

"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."

• caprice
• October 13, 2008

"Just started on the gel. I sleep better and feel like I have my motivation back. Girlfriend notices the difference also. "

• proje...
• October 9, 2008

"Works great. Raised my levels from 14 to 550 (220-880 'normal') which resulted from methadone usage. Very effective."

• Griff
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2019

"I am 73 years old, androgen works well for me. Erections are beginning to come back after 6 months. So far so good."

• Rexiy
• October 14, 2011

"Talk about an increase in hardness."

• Anonymous
• November 8, 2009

"Testostrone was down to 88, felt depressed, no desire to do anything, just miserable. 5 days on 10 grams and feeling much better already!"

• Drago...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 29, 2013

"GREAT. Works awesome, helps my sex drive. The only bad thing if you want to call it bad is I'm growing a hairy belly as this is where I apply it."

• NCuser
• February 19, 2012

"Day 3, and already have alot more energy. Some itching at application site (upper arms and shoulders). Nothing yet on the desire side, but hoping for the best!"

• me2buc
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 15, 2012

"It works but I haven't tried any other forms of testosterone so I am not sure how well it is working. It has been helpful to me though."

• Biggs
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2018

"I went to the dr. I had my T-levels check came back 160 and couple months went by my T-levels are 473 feeling good. I highly recommended Androgel 1.62"

• Misha
• July 11, 2016

"Worked well on restablishing "normal" testosterene levels, but strong impact on moods,,agresiveness and irritability."

• Leath...
• June 9, 2013

"Used once, I say fatigue gone. I'm looking forward to the other results, in a timely manner, of course."