AndroGel for Hypogonadism, Male User Reviews (Page 4)

• Dou...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 9, 2016

"I took Axiron for a year or two. My T level was 680 on my last test. After taking AndroGel 1.62 for nine months, my T level is now 189. My doctor is asking me to double up (four pumps instead of two). I am very disappointed in the effectiveness of AndroGel 1.62 and also concerned with any side effects that might accompany doubling my dose. Any comment?"

• Anonymous
• September 30, 2010

"I was put on Testim about 5 years ago, due to my T-number at 40! Before Testim, I 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."

• olb...
• 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."

• Sou...
• 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."

• Jde...
• February 27, 2021

"I used AndroGel for 3 years. My PSA fluctuated quite a bit, and my doctor recommended I see a urologist regularly to make sure I didn’t develop prostate cancer. In general, AndroGel worked well for me. I had more energy and more sexual desire. Also, I had more intense erections and ejaculations. Unfortunately, my S.O. couldn’t keep up with me, and I started seeking other outlets for my sexual energy (lots of masturbation and porn). I eventually started seeing prostitutes. Finally, my urologist saw my PSA spike and thought she could detect prostate issues (maybe cancer). Prostate biopsy was negative, fortunately, but she recommended that I stop AndroGel. My libido is much lower now, and I have slowed down on the extracurricular sexual activity (no more prostitutes). I kind of miss the sexual intensity, but I don’t want to risk cancer."

• 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 a 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."

• fre...
• 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 the phone, so after 6 weeks, I just stopped the gel. 2 weeks later, the hot flashes returned, and I calmed down again, sort of 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 because 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, I 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."

• PJa...
• December 30, 2019

"Due to Dr. recommendation, I stopped injection testosterone and did 2 packets of 1.62% AndroGel. After 6 weeks, I had zero energy. I went from a low testosterone level of 295 at the start to a staggering 95 in these 6 weeks."

• 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. The 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, a few days I feel energized. I’m supposed 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."

• Dav...
• June 25, 2015

"Terrible. You feel a bump in energy and libido the first 1-2 weeks, and then it drops. They upped 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 that people are desperate for help."

• Anonymous
• February 6, 2017

"38 years old. I took AndroGel 5 mg/day for 7 months with no or very few results. I went up to 7.5 mg/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!"

• 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."

• Won...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2025

"I just started using AndroGel again two days ago and already noticed huge improvements to my libido, energy, stamina, and overall mental health. I'm a disabled veteran with two bad knees, and I feel like I got shot out of a cannon today. Make sure that's due to the combination of a great day and the AndroGel, but I highly recommend the product."

• Sil...
• April 5, 2008

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

• Moc...
• 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."

• cap...
• October 13, 2008

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

• Gri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2019

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

• pro...
• October 9, 2008

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

• Anonymous
• November 8, 2009

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

• Rex...
• October 14, 2011

"Talk about an increase in hardness."

• Mis...
• July 11, 2016

"Worked well on reestablishing 'normal' testosterone levels, but strong impact on moods, aggressiveness, and irritability."

• me2...
• 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."

• Big...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2018

"I went to the Dr. I had my T-levels checked, they came back 160, and a couple of months went by, my T-levels are 473, feeling good. I highly recommend AndroGel 1.62."

• NCu...
• February 19, 2012

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