Axiron for Hypogonadism, Male User Reviews (Page 2)

• Bri...
• June 1, 2015

"Wow, had very low levels. Doctor recommended Axiron. This has changed my sex drive for a 69-year-old male. I notice the change within a few weeks, went from having sex two or three times a month to three to four times a week, have more confidence. Take your time and give it a try."

• Big...
• January 8, 2012

"I have been using Testim gel 1% for the past year. I found the gel to be problematic due to tackiness, application issues, and smell. I have been using Axiron for about two weeks and really feel the difference. The application has no discernible scent and no tacky feel. With the Axiron, your hands never come into contact with the solution, it goes on under your arms with the applicator and dries smell-free in 30 seconds."

• Axi...
• December 5, 2013

"I've been using Axiron for a year now and have mostly enjoyed the results. My T level was 293 before starting Axiron, and now is roughly 570 at quarterly blood tests. I've experienced the good results, alertness, happiness, and an overall feeling of well-being. I also take 125 mcg of thyroid medication every morning for hypothyroidism, my cholesterol is 118, down from 400. I have no complaints about Axiron, except what has happened to my testicles. They were big and hung down nicely. I noticed after about 5 months on Axiron that they weren't hanging down as normal, but I chalked that up to age more than using Axiron for my TRT. After paying closer attention, I now have testicles that are about 60% of their pre-Axiron size."

• Anonymous
• April 20, 2012

"I'm 56, had little energy, slept a lot, and gained a good deal of weight. I have felt really good since I started Axiron. The change was immediate and dramatic. I look forward to taking it. My levels were very low, and after two weeks of using Axiron, the test showed the level was higher and the doctor was pleased. I feel a libido again, and I have a lot more energy. My appetite is way down too, not sure that's an effect. When I use the applicator, I hold it in one place against the skin for a few seconds before I move it around, then I slowly move it while pushing it in and out a little. Don't let it come off the skin, and it now runs down my body rarely. Hopefully it keeps working. I like it a lot."

• Gil...
• May 2, 2014

"I was on Axiron for 11 months using three pumps per day, after a while, I began having adverse effects in the form of out-of-control libido and uncontrollable desires that I had never had before. During the time, my doctor never tested me, so I have no idea where I was at. Some men may think this is okay, but the side effects on me were horrible."

• daw...
• May 24, 2011

"It is easier to use than the Testim or gel applications. No more sticky skin, no more acne on the application area. Axiron does sting a little, but use deodorant before and follow directions. Not worried about sweating it off at the gym like Testim, and the manufacturer is absorbing the cost for the first year."

• Ike...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2013

"I have been using Axiron for a little over a month. I am 65 years old. About 2 weeks after I started the use of Axiron, my energy level was unbelievable. I feel better than I have felt in several years. I have just started my second bottle of it and will give another opinion when I complete this bottle. So far, I am very happy with this product."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2013

"I'm a 48-year-old male, my T-level was 188. I started on Axiron with one pump for two weeks. Then went to two pumps for three months. I had my T-level checked, and now I'm at 398. I feel a lot better now. No more muscle fatigue, and my libido is up. I have noticed some hair growing back in my bald spot. I will stay on Axiron for three more months and have my T-level checked again."

• J73...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2016

"I am 42, and I have been on 60 mg Axiron for 6 weeks. Initial total T was 240, with all the symptoms of low T. Today, my total is 840 and free is 248. I feel fantastic. The first couple of days were tough as my body adjusted. The only downside for me is the minor alcohol irritation after application, but well worth it. Initially starting this medication, my skin was oily, libido was out of control, my facial hair seemed to grow in within minutes, I was retaining water, and my scrotum shriveled up. After a week or so, everything returned to 'normal'. No back hair or sudden muscle bulk. No gyno or roid rage. The product works great for me, and I was shocked as it seems everyone likes bashing the topicals and raving about injections."

• Yoy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2013

"Now I am 3 months into it. And I'm still feeling great! A blood analysis revealed a level of 440 ng/dL (I was at 200 ng/dL before the treatment). My T level is right in the middle of the normal range. I don't have problems with skin irritation at the application sites. So it's working for me! Sex life and marriage are back on track. Fitness, good mood, and mental acuity are also great. In Australia, Axiron costs me about $1 per day, which is negligible considering how it changed my life. I am 36 and I am on 2 pumps a day (60 mg/day)."

• Hik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2013

"I got a free 30-day supply to try, and outside of getting used to filling the delivery system, I found it was not difficult at all to use. When I started using it, the force from the pump was so great it made about 1/4 of the liquid fly out and land on the counter. I learned to slowly fill the cup with the container on its side, it worked without losing any product. Otherwise, only slight swelling of my ankles and my nipples, but not a bother. Wish I could have found a Part D company that has this on formulary. I did not find it on any formulary, so I will have to switch back to the injections, which I hate. I would definitely continue with this if I could afford it."

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

"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 an extremely low sex drive, with a T level on the lowest side of normal levels, but the main reason he started Axiron was due to his irritable, moody, crabby personality. The 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."

• Tub...
• July 16, 2013

"I used Axiron for about a year and found it to be better than Testim, which I was on for two years prior. My testosterone levels reached 600 on Axiron, and I had not been that close before. The product is easy to use and absorbs quickly into the skin. Moreover, it is without odor. The only problem I had with application was that at times it spilled out of the applicator cup if I wasn't extra careful. I think if it was a little more like a gel, it would be easier to apply. I didn't like that I was unable to tell when I was running low. Also, the applicator and bottle are large and take up much more space than a few tubes of Testim when traveling. My overall sex drive was good and consistent. My insurance stopped covering, and I'm newly on Androderm."

• Cal...
• August 15, 2013

"Following a radical prostatectomy in 2006, I started using Axiron in April 2013. Within 3 days, immediate improvement in sexual performance to like prior to surgery condition. Sex went from once every 1-2 months to 2-3 times a week. My wife said, 'What's gotten into you?' Even on some occasions, erectile dysfunction pills were not even needed. Lately, it seems the effects have diminished for unknown reasons. I'm healthy, eat a good diet, I do a power walk 5 days a week (4 miles) and lift weights 3 days a week. I use 30 mg under each arm once a day. No irritation issues. I'm just hoping the feelings of when I first started the medication return."

• Ano...
• September 3, 2015

"This product has been wonderful. My energy has been restored, I have normal sexual function and desire, and really have had no adverse side effects at all. My underarms that were never very hairy are now very hairy, and my formerly smooth abdomen and stomach are now hairy, but other than that, I've not had any side effects. All positive effects!"

• Cmo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 8, 2016

"As a not-so-active 54-year-old male who is a non-smoker and relatively light social drinker, my T level had dropped to a pathetic 120. I had no mojo for anything, and my doctor commented out loud how she wondered how I got out of bed in the morning. After 3 years of Axiron therapy (underarm application), I am at a very comfortable 900. I feel so much better, and while my marriage did not survive this condition, my girlfriend is enjoying the benefits of this replacement therapy. It works for me (and my woman!)."

• PWB...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2013

"I am 44. My T level last year was 182 and climbed to 222 last month. Decided to try Axiron with the free 30-day trial. So far, feeling pretty good. Mood is up, libido is up slightly, and it seems my muscle tone has improved. The problem is my insurance doesn't cover it, so at around $300/month, this will be too costly to continue. Hoping for cheaper alternatives - perhaps injections. I would love to continue using Axiron, but it doesn't appear to be in the cards, unfortunately."

• Anonymous
• May 24, 2012

"This was my first testosterone supplement. My testosterone level was 249. My doctor prescribed Axiron - 1 pump under each arm (60 mg) daily. In about six weeks, my testosterone level rose to 766. My method of application was to wash under each arm with a soapy washcloth to remove any antiperspirant, dry well, apply at bedtime. Then I would shower and apply antiperspirant as normal each morning. Although the supplied instructions stated differently, I was told by my doctor that the antiperspirant would block the absorption of the Axiron, so I made sure that it was all removed prior to application."

• Sal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2013

"I have been on Axiron for 1 month. Before this, my T level was 172, now it's 490. During this time, I was reading this forum. I read how guys felt incredible after 3 days. Well, the discussion I had with my doctor today was this: WHY don’t I feel any different? I go to the gym approximately 3-4 times a week and really give it my all when I'm there. I'm 180 lbs, and my body size is slim and trim, but no muscle mass. I thought this would at least help me in the gym. The doctor explained that in no way should I notice any change until at least using this medicine for 3 months. As for muscle mass, this should take approximately a year after taking Axiron. Guess I'll just be patient."

• Anonymous
• September 12, 2011

"I have been using Axiron (60 mg daily) for two months now. Before I started, my testosterone level was around 430, which is a little low for a 40-year-old male (has been as low as 190). I was doing the injections, but the constant ups and downs were terrible. Needless to say, I was optimistic when told about Axiron, but it's proven to be short-lived. I had my testosterone level checked again last week, and it dropped to 217! I suspected something was wrong when fatigue started setting back in. Anyway, I went back to my doctor today, and he increased the dose to 120 mg daily. Will have my level checked again in 10 weeks. Hope it starts working."

• The...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 30, 2017

"I started using Axiron 5 years ago. I didn't feel like myself. (I'm super intense by nature). I saw my doctor and he gave me a sample of Axiron. The effect was immediate. My energy levels skyrocketed, and so did the hardness of my penis. My wife only complains now because I'm 'like a 16-year-old boy.' By the way, I'm 45. Axiron has truly changed my life for the better."

• Anonymous
• June 11, 2011

"I've tried Testim, shots, and now Axiron, and find that Testim stuck to everything, and shots are good, but lose potency near the end of the cycle. Axiron is messy, and I can see how two pumps can get into one's system. It leaks everywhere until it dries, however, it seems to be better than the others."

• JOK...
• February 23, 2013

"Have fought low testosterone levels for 10 years (starting in my mid-30s). T-level range untreated=<200. Initially, used Testim, but it was much too sticky with transfer concerns, and because my body did not absorb it well, my levels would never get above low-normal. Was on Striant for several years, and it works pretty well, but dosing is 2x per day, so I could not handle using it in the evening (kept me awake, anxious, etc.). Two months ago, I was prescribed Axiron, and it's the best testosterone replacement! Applying under the arm eliminates most or any transfer concern, and because it's alcohol-based, it dries quickly. I did switch to spray deodorant because roll-ons became sticky. Most important, I feel great all day and evening, and my levels are in the 500s, which seem to be my best."

• and...
• April 30, 2013

"At 54, I had little energy by day's end. I was falling asleep in a chair after dinner. For the first time ever, my libido was diminished. I was moody and depressed. I also had problems concentrating at work. On 60 mg for a month, all symptoms turned around except libido. My doctor moved me to 90 mg. I have been on that dosage for 2 weeks and seem to have regular headaches."

• Chi...
• September 26, 2011

"I have MS and the lowest testosterone levels my doctor has ever seen, and frankly the first two months I've seen libido increase, mood elevation, even hair growing back where it was receding on my scalp line, but nothing super drastic, so don't run out and get it for baldness or nothing like that. As for applying it, I've found leaning backwards like a desk office lounger, like I have in my den, slowly under each arm with shirt off and a fan going, which I happen to have in the corner of that den, one of those 4-foot vertical Lasko's, and it dries almost immediately. I'm hoping improvements continue since I have many problems associated with MS, crippled on my left leg and foot drop. Any improvements are welcomed with wide open arms!"