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What is Testopel
TestosteroneThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryTestosterone is a male hormone used to treat conditions that affect the body’s natural production of testosterone. It helps promote the growth and development of male sex organs, as well as secondary sexual characteristics. Testosterone was isolated from samples in 1935 and was later synthesized.
Androdermis the brand name
Testopel Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Androderm
Testosterone
1995
90
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Testosterone, commonly known as Androderm, is approved by the FDA for 12 uses including Gonadotrophin releasing hormone deficiency and Hypogonadism .Gonadotrophin releasing hormone deficiency
Helps manage Gonadotrophin releasing hormone deficiency
Hypogonadism
Helps manage Idiopathic Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
Puberty, Delayed
Used to treat Puberty, Delayed in combination with Testosterone enanthate
Orchitis
Helps manage Orchitis
Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism
Helps manage Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism
Torsion of testis
Helps manage Torsion of testis
Hypothalamo-pituitary disorder
Helps manage Hypothalamo-pituitary disorder
vanishing testis syndrome
Helps manage vanishing testis syndrome
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
Orchidectomy
Helps manage Orchidectomy
Breast
Used to treat inoperable, metastatic Breast cancer in combination with Testosterone enanthate
1 to 5 years post-menopausal
Used to treat 1 to 5 years post-menopausal in combination with Testosterone enanthate
Effectiveness
How Testopel Affects PatientsTestosterone helps to develop and grow male sex organs and physical traits. The effects of testosterone vary between patients and can last for 10-100 minutes. In a healthy adult man, the normal amount of testosterone in the body is between 300-1000ng/dL. It is important to warn patients that testosterone can be passed on to children if they are exposed to it.
How Testopel works in the bodyThe androgen receptor is a protein which binds to testosterone and its active metabolite, dihydrotestosterone (DHT). When this happens, the androgen receptor transports itself into the nucleus of cells and binds to DNA. This activates a number of genes responsible for male characteristics, such as facial and body hair, enlargement of the larynx, thickening of the vocal cords, and changes in muscle and fat distribution. It also stimulates the development of male sex organs including the prostate, seminal vesicles, penis, and scrotum.
When to interrupt dosage
The prescribed dosage of Testopel is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Gonadotrophin releasing hormone deficiency, Orchidectomy and Orchitis. The measure of dosage is contingent upon the method of administration, as outlined in the table below.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Orchitis
, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.0162 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/hour, 0.4 mg/hour, 200.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 87.5 mg, 40.0 mg, 1.0 %, 4.5 %, 0.03 mg/hour, 5.5 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.0125 mg/mg, 12.5 mg, 12.2 mg, 24.3 mg, 0.025 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/hour, 0.5 mg/hour, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.00162 mg/mg, 0.02025 mg/mg, 0.0405 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/pump actuation, 12.5 mg/pump actuation, 60.0 mg
, Transdermal, Gel, Gel - Transdermal, Intramuscular, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection - Intramuscular, Topical, Gel - Topical, Subcutaneous, Pellet, Pellet - Subcutaneous, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Solution, Solution - Topical, Buccal, Tablet, Tablet - Buccal, Oral, Pellet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Suspension, Suspension - Intramuscular, Nasal, Gel - Nasal, Gel, metered, Gel, metered - Topical, Solution - Transdermal, Gel, metered - Nasal, Gel, metered - Transdermal, Pellet, implantable, Pellet, implantable - Subcutaneous, Parenteral, Pellet, implantable - Parenteral
Puberty, Delayed
, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.0162 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/hour, 0.4 mg/hour, 200.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 87.5 mg, 40.0 mg, 1.0 %, 4.5 %, 0.03 mg/hour, 5.5 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.0125 mg/mg, 12.5 mg, 12.2 mg, 24.3 mg, 0.025 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/hour, 0.5 mg/hour, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.00162 mg/mg, 0.02025 mg/mg, 0.0405 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/pump actuation, 12.5 mg/pump actuation, 60.0 mg
, Transdermal, Gel, Gel - Transdermal, Intramuscular, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection - Intramuscular, Topical, Gel - Topical, Subcutaneous, Pellet, Pellet - Subcutaneous, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Solution, Solution - Topical, Buccal, Tablet, Tablet - Buccal, Oral, Pellet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Suspension, Suspension - Intramuscular, Nasal, Gel - Nasal, Gel, metered, Gel, metered - Topical, Solution - Transdermal, Gel, metered - Nasal, Gel, metered - Transdermal, Pellet, implantable, Pellet, implantable - Subcutaneous, Parenteral, Pellet, implantable - Parenteral
Gonadotrophin releasing hormone deficiency
, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.0162 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/hour, 0.4 mg/hour, 200.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 87.5 mg, 40.0 mg, 1.0 %, 4.5 %, 0.03 mg/hour, 5.5 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.0125 mg/mg, 12.5 mg, 12.2 mg, 24.3 mg, 0.025 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/hour, 0.5 mg/hour, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.00162 mg/mg, 0.02025 mg/mg, 0.0405 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/pump actuation, 12.5 mg/pump actuation, 60.0 mg
, Transdermal, Gel, Gel - Transdermal, Intramuscular, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection - Intramuscular, Topical, Gel - Topical, Subcutaneous, Pellet, Pellet - Subcutaneous, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Solution, Solution - Topical, Buccal, Tablet, Tablet - Buccal, Oral, Pellet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Suspension, Suspension - Intramuscular, Nasal, Gel - Nasal, Gel, metered, Gel, metered - Topical, Solution - Transdermal, Gel, metered - Nasal, Gel, metered - Transdermal, Pellet, implantable, Pellet, implantable - Subcutaneous, Parenteral, Pellet, implantable - Parenteral
Hypothalamo-pituitary disorder
, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.0162 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/hour, 0.4 mg/hour, 200.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 87.5 mg, 40.0 mg, 1.0 %, 4.5 %, 0.03 mg/hour, 5.5 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.0125 mg/mg, 12.5 mg, 12.2 mg, 24.3 mg, 0.025 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/hour, 0.5 mg/hour, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.00162 mg/mg, 0.02025 mg/mg, 0.0405 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/pump actuation, 12.5 mg/pump actuation, 60.0 mg
, Transdermal, Gel, Gel - Transdermal, Intramuscular, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection - Intramuscular, Topical, Gel - Topical, Subcutaneous, Pellet, Pellet - Subcutaneous, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Solution, Solution - Topical, Buccal, Tablet, Tablet - Buccal, Oral, Pellet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Suspension, Suspension - Intramuscular, Nasal, Gel - Nasal, Gel, metered, Gel, metered - Topical, Solution - Transdermal, Gel, metered - Nasal, Gel, metered - Transdermal, Pellet, implantable, Pellet, implantable - Subcutaneous, Parenteral, Pellet, implantable - Parenteral
Orchidectomy
, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.0162 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/hour, 0.4 mg/hour, 200.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 87.5 mg, 40.0 mg, 1.0 %, 4.5 %, 0.03 mg/hour, 5.5 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.0125 mg/mg, 12.5 mg, 12.2 mg, 24.3 mg, 0.025 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/hour, 0.5 mg/hour, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.00162 mg/mg, 0.02025 mg/mg, 0.0405 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/pump actuation, 12.5 mg/pump actuation, 60.0 mg
, Transdermal, Gel, Gel - Transdermal, Intramuscular, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection - Intramuscular, Topical, Gel - Topical, Subcutaneous, Pellet, Pellet - Subcutaneous, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Solution, Solution - Topical, Buccal, Tablet, Tablet - Buccal, Oral, Pellet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Suspension, Suspension - Intramuscular, Nasal, Gel - Nasal, Gel, metered, Gel, metered - Topical, Solution - Transdermal, Gel, metered - Nasal, Gel, metered - Transdermal, Pellet, implantable, Pellet, implantable - Subcutaneous, Parenteral, Pellet, implantable - Parenteral
vanishing testis syndrome
, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.0162 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/hour, 0.4 mg/hour, 200.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 87.5 mg, 40.0 mg, 1.0 %, 4.5 %, 0.03 mg/hour, 5.5 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.0125 mg/mg, 12.5 mg, 12.2 mg, 24.3 mg, 0.025 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/hour, 0.5 mg/hour, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.00162 mg/mg, 0.02025 mg/mg, 0.0405 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/pump actuation, 12.5 mg/pump actuation, 60.0 mg
, Transdermal, Gel, Gel - Transdermal, Intramuscular, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection - Intramuscular, Topical, Gel - Topical, Subcutaneous, Pellet, Pellet - Subcutaneous, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Solution, Solution - Topical, Buccal, Tablet, Tablet - Buccal, Oral, Pellet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Suspension, Suspension - Intramuscular, Nasal, Gel - Nasal, Gel, metered, Gel, metered - Topical, Solution - Transdermal, Gel, metered - Nasal, Gel, metered - Transdermal, Pellet, implantable, Pellet, implantable - Subcutaneous, Parenteral, Pellet, implantable - Parenteral
1 to 5 years post-menopausal
, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.0162 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/hour, 0.4 mg/hour, 200.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 87.5 mg, 40.0 mg, 1.0 %, 4.5 %, 0.03 mg/hour, 5.5 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.0125 mg/mg, 12.5 mg, 12.2 mg, 24.3 mg, 0.025 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/hour, 0.5 mg/hour, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.00162 mg/mg, 0.02025 mg/mg, 0.0405 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/pump actuation, 12.5 mg/pump actuation, 60.0 mg
, Transdermal, Gel, Gel - Transdermal, Intramuscular, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection - Intramuscular, Topical, Gel - Topical, Subcutaneous, Pellet, Pellet - Subcutaneous, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Solution, Solution - Topical, Buccal, Tablet, Tablet - Buccal, Oral, Pellet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Suspension, Suspension - Intramuscular, Nasal, Gel - Nasal, Gel, metered, Gel, metered - Topical, Solution - Transdermal, Gel, metered - Nasal, Gel, metered - Transdermal, Pellet, implantable, Pellet, implantable - Subcutaneous, Parenteral, Pellet, implantable - Parenteral
Breast
, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.0162 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/hour, 0.4 mg/hour, 200.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 87.5 mg, 40.0 mg, 1.0 %, 4.5 %, 0.03 mg/hour, 5.5 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.0125 mg/mg, 12.5 mg, 12.2 mg, 24.3 mg, 0.025 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/hour, 0.5 mg/hour, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.00162 mg/mg, 0.02025 mg/mg, 0.0405 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/pump actuation, 12.5 mg/pump actuation, 60.0 mg
, Transdermal, Gel, Gel - Transdermal, Intramuscular, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection - Intramuscular, Topical, Gel - Topical, Subcutaneous, Pellet, Pellet - Subcutaneous, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Solution, Solution - Topical, Buccal, Tablet, Tablet - Buccal, Oral, Pellet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Suspension, Suspension - Intramuscular, Nasal, Gel - Nasal, Gel, metered, Gel, metered - Topical, Solution - Transdermal, Gel, metered - Nasal, Gel, metered - Transdermal, Pellet, implantable, Pellet, implantable - Subcutaneous, Parenteral, Pellet, implantable - Parenteral
Torsion of testis
, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.0162 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/hour, 0.4 mg/hour, 200.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 87.5 mg, 40.0 mg, 1.0 %, 4.5 %, 0.03 mg/hour, 5.5 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.0125 mg/mg, 12.5 mg, 12.2 mg, 24.3 mg, 0.025 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/hour, 0.5 mg/hour, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.00162 mg/mg, 0.02025 mg/mg, 0.0405 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/pump actuation, 12.5 mg/pump actuation, 60.0 mg
, Transdermal, Gel, Gel - Transdermal, Intramuscular, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection - Intramuscular, Topical, Gel - Topical, Subcutaneous, Pellet, Pellet - Subcutaneous, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Solution, Solution - Topical, Buccal, Tablet, Tablet - Buccal, Oral, Pellet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Suspension, Suspension - Intramuscular, Nasal, Gel - Nasal, Gel, metered, Gel, metered - Topical, Solution - Transdermal, Gel, metered - Nasal, Gel, metered - Transdermal, Pellet, implantable, Pellet, implantable - Subcutaneous, Parenteral, Pellet, implantable - Parenteral
Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism
, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.0162 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/hour, 0.4 mg/hour, 200.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 87.5 mg, 40.0 mg, 1.0 %, 4.5 %, 0.03 mg/hour, 5.5 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.0125 mg/mg, 12.5 mg, 12.2 mg, 24.3 mg, 0.025 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/hour, 0.5 mg/hour, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.00162 mg/mg, 0.02025 mg/mg, 0.0405 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/pump actuation, 12.5 mg/pump actuation, 60.0 mg
, Transdermal, Gel, Gel - Transdermal, Intramuscular, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection - Intramuscular, Topical, Gel - Topical, Subcutaneous, Pellet, Pellet - Subcutaneous, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Solution, Solution - Topical, Buccal, Tablet, Tablet - Buccal, Oral, Pellet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Suspension, Suspension - Intramuscular, Nasal, Gel - Nasal, Gel, metered, Gel, metered - Topical, Solution - Transdermal, Gel, metered - Nasal, Gel, metered - Transdermal, Pellet, implantable, Pellet, implantable - Subcutaneous, Parenteral, Pellet, implantable - Parenteral
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.0162 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/hour, 0.4 mg/hour, 200.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 87.5 mg, 40.0 mg, 1.0 %, 4.5 %, 0.03 mg/hour, 5.5 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.0125 mg/mg, 12.5 mg, 12.2 mg, 24.3 mg, 0.025 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/hour, 0.5 mg/hour, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.00162 mg/mg, 0.02025 mg/mg, 0.0405 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/pump actuation, 12.5 mg/pump actuation, 60.0 mg
, Transdermal, Gel, Gel - Transdermal, Intramuscular, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection - Intramuscular, Topical, Gel - Topical, Subcutaneous, Pellet, Pellet - Subcutaneous, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Solution, Solution - Topical, Buccal, Tablet, Tablet - Buccal, Oral, Pellet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Suspension, Suspension - Intramuscular, Nasal, Gel - Nasal, Gel, metered, Gel, metered - Topical, Solution - Transdermal, Gel, metered - Nasal, Gel, metered - Transdermal, Pellet, implantable, Pellet, implantable - Subcutaneous, Parenteral, Pellet, implantable - Parenteral
Hypogonadism
, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.0162 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/hour, 0.4 mg/hour, 200.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 87.5 mg, 40.0 mg, 1.0 %, 4.5 %, 0.03 mg/hour, 5.5 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.0125 mg/mg, 12.5 mg, 12.2 mg, 24.3 mg, 0.025 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/hour, 0.5 mg/hour, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.00162 mg/mg, 0.02025 mg/mg, 0.0405 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/pump actuation, 12.5 mg/pump actuation, 60.0 mg
, Transdermal, Gel, Gel - Transdermal, Intramuscular, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection - Intramuscular, Topical, Gel - Topical, Subcutaneous, Pellet, Pellet - Subcutaneous, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Solution, Solution - Topical, Buccal, Tablet, Tablet - Buccal, Oral, Pellet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Suspension, Suspension - Intramuscular, Nasal, Gel - Nasal, Gel, metered, Gel, metered - Topical, Solution - Transdermal, Gel, metered - Nasal, Gel, metered - Transdermal, Pellet, implantable, Pellet, implantable - Subcutaneous, Parenteral, Pellet, implantable - Parenteral
Warnings
Testopel ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
suspected pregnancy
Do Not Combine
Breast Cancer
Do Not Combine
Common Testopel Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be increased when combined with Testosterone.
Acalabrutinib
Major
The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be increased when combined with Testosterone.
Alectinib
Major
The metabolism of Alectinib can be increased when combined with Testosterone.
Aminophylline
Major
The metabolism of Aminophylline can be increased when combined with Testosterone.
Astemizole
Major
The metabolism of Astemizole can be increased when combined with Testosterone.
Testopel Toxicity & Overdose RiskThere is limited information available about overdosing on topical testosterone products. However, overdosing on injectable products may cause a stroke. If someone overdoses on testosterone, the treatment should be to stop taking the product, wash off any topical products, and provide supportive care.
Testopel Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Testopel?
Ten active clinical trials are currently assessing the potential of Testopel to manage Orchitis, Torsion of testis and Hypothalamo-pituitary Dysfunction.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
1 to 5 years post-menopausal
0 Actively Recruiting
Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism
0 Actively Recruiting
Torsion of testis
0 Actively Recruiting
Hypothalamo-pituitary disorder
0 Actively Recruiting
Orchitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Puberty, Delayed
0 Actively Recruiting
Hypogonadism
8 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 2, Not Applicable
Gonadotrophin releasing hormone deficiency
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1
vanishing testis syndrome
0 Actively Recruiting
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
0 Actively Recruiting
Breast
0 Actively Recruiting
Orchidectomy
0 Actively Recruiting
Testopel Reviews: What are patients saying about Testopel?
5Patient Review
5/31/2017 I'm a post menopausal woman who has been using Testopel for two months now, and the results have been amazing! I feel so much better than I did before; more energetic, easier to get along with, and my libido is better than ever. The only downside is that it's quite expensive ($1200-$1400 per year), but my husband says it's cheaper than divorce!
5Patient Review
7/26/2022 This treatment has been life-changing for me. I have so much more energy, and my skin feels great. My sex drive has increased, which is amazing for both me and my husband! Plus, it's helped with balancing out my hormones, which has lifted a lot of depression.
5Patient Review
2/7/2022 Having low testosterone as a woman really impacted my quality of life, so I decided to try this treatment. It was honestly the best decision I've ever made--I went from having no libido at all to enjoying sex again. If you're considering it, just make sure you find a good doctor who can keep an eye on your progress and ensure that the pellets are working properly for you.
1.7Patient Review
12/1/2016 I had this implant inserted about two months ago, and almost immediately developed a painful lump at the site. It's been incredibly inconvenient and uncomfortable, to the point where I'm now considering going back to biweekly injections instead.
1Patient Review
1/2/2015 My husband was on testosterone for 8 years and it led to some serious problems. He became angry, impulsive, and obsessed with sex. Our marriage nearly ended as a result. Thankfully, he was able to quit the treatments and after months of withdrawal he returned to his normal self.
Patient Q&A Section about testopel
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.How long does TESTOPEL last?
"How long does TESTOPEL® work? TESTOPEL® slowly releases testosterone into the body for 3 to 4 months, and sometimes up to 6 months."
Answered by AI
What is a TESTOPEL procedure?
"The FDA has only approved one brand of testosterone pellets, Testopel. These pellets are designed to help men with low or no testosterone by slowly releasing the hormone into their system over the course of three to four months."
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What are the side effects of TESTOPEL?
"Some potential side effects of finasteride include having more or longer-lasting erections than normal, feeling nauseous or vomiting, changes in skin color, swelling in the ankles, changes in body hair, male pattern baldness, and acne."
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How long does TESTOPEL take to work?
"If you receive pellet testosterone therapy, you will probably start to feel its effects within a month. The pellets are usually inserted again every three to six months, but we will keep track of your hormone levels with blood tests to make sure the dosage is still correct."
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