Where is AndroGel applied?
Apply AndroGel® 1% to a clean, dry, intact skin of the shoulders, upper arms, or abdomen (stomach), unless your doctor tells you to use it on another part of your body. AndroGel® 1.62% should only be applied to a clean, dry intact skin of the shoulders and upper arms.
Where is testosterone gel applied?
Apply on the shoulders, upper arm, or abdomen as directed. Do not apply to the scrotum or genitals. Be sure you use the correct total dose. It is best to wait for 5 to 6 hours after application of the gel before showering or swimming.
Where do you apply AndroGel for maximum absorption?
The recommended Testim application site is limited to the arms/shoulders, whereas AndroGel may be applied to the abdomen, shoulders, and upper arms.
Where is the best place to apply testosterone cream on a female?
Where should I apply it? Testosterone is usually best if applied to the upper/inner arm area. Any area with high vascularity and low subcutaneous fat will work well but remember you should not use multiple hormones on the same area of skin.
Does androgel work immediately?
Results. Effects on sexual interest appear after 3 weeks plateauing at 6 weeks, with no further increments expected beyond. Changes in erections/ejaculations may require up to 6 months. Effects on quality of life manifest within 3–4 weeks, but maximum benefits take longer.
Does AndroGel work immediately?
What happens if you apply AndroGel to stomach?
A HIV related study found that Androgel can decrease waist circumference at about 1 inch in 26 weeks in men applying Androgel to their abdominals (the loss was mostly subcutaneous fat, not the deeper visceral fat that may be associated with metabolic problems).
What is the best time to apply AndroGel?
Apply AndroGel 1.62% at the same time each morning. AndroGel 1.62% should be applied after showering or bathing to clean, dry, intact skin. Your healthcare provider will tell you how much AndroGel 1.62% to apply. If using the pump, once primed, slowly push the pump all the way down to dispense the gel.