Transdermal Testosterone
1.Transdermal Testosterone is available in commercial gels and patches or compounded creams
2. Commercial preparations are expensive in comparison
3. Creams can be compounded up to 20%
4. Typical Preparations are 4 mg/gram for women and 100mg/gram for men
5.Typical starting doses are ½ gram to 1 gram per day for women and 1 gram per day for men
6. Apply to upper inner arm in women
**Note Dr Erika Schwartz MD reference – Testosterone cream can cause cellulite in women. They should apply cream to their inner arms
7.Men should apply to love handles or inner thigh area
8.There is no erythrocytosis stimulated w/ transdermal application
9.Blood levels are generally consistent but adequate levels may be difficult to achieve in men
10.Requires daily application, some advocate BID dosing for transdermals
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