Testosterone taken under the arm

[Dominick_81]

Anyone heard of this? It's a new thing. I thought about taking it about a year ago, but it was new and I didn't want to try something that was new b/c of not knowing the side effects of taking it that way. I'm thinking about switching over to this if my insurance will cover it. 

Anyone try this or know anything about it? Is it safe? 

[Kreuzfidel]

Could we get a link or more info?  I'm just not understanding what it is you're referring to.

[Felix]

Are you talking about something topical?

[Nygeel]

I've heard about this, but the concentration is too low for it to be worth it (I think).

[Adio]

My endo suggested a deodorant-like stick of T or something along those lines.  Axiron I think it was called.

Yeah, here's the link:  http://www.axiron.com/Pages/index.aspx

The dosage is by "pumps".  Can't say what they are here, but the math doesn't add up right for me.  That's if you were going to apply it everyday though (which would likely be necessary if you were going for steady levels).  It would be twice as much T, going with the lowest number of pumps, than what the "average" injectable dose.  If that makes sense without actually giving numbers.

[supremecatoverlord]

My endo suggested a deodorant-like stick of T or something along those lines.  Axiron I think it was called.

Yeah, here's the link:  http://www.axiron.com/Pages/index.aspx

The dosage is by "pumps".  Can't say what they are here, but the math doesn't add up right for me.  That's if you were going to apply it everyday though (which would likely be necessary if you were going for steady levels).  It would be twice as much T, going with the lowest number of pumps, than what the "average" injectable dose.  If that makes sense without actually giving numbers.

I looked at the link.
That's really interesting although I've never heard of that before.
I wonder if my doctor has though.

[Alex509]

I've been on Axiron for about 6 months.  I love it.  I don't want to deal with needles.  With the applicator I don't have to worry about inadvertently transferring T to someone.  And with the co-pay card from the manufacturer, it's only $25/month.

Alex

[Nygeel]

I've been on Axiron for about 6 months.  I love it.  I don't want to deal with needles.  With the applicator I don't have to worry about inadvertently transferring T to someone.  And with the co-pay card from the manufacturer, it's only $25/month.

Alex

What's the concentration?

[Caldwell]

Axiron is 2% testosterone. For "comparison" Androgel is 1%. None of this means anything when they have different absorption rates and you don't use the same amount. I will not go into dosage information for either as that is against the rules.

[AndrewL]

I was on Axiron for a while. At the dose I was prescribed there was no noticeable shift in my T levels from the injections I had been doing prior.

I decided to try it because I disliked needing to go to the student health center for injection. It worked ok, but the base made it feel like my underarms were burning, so I went back to injections and learned to do them myself.

It wasn't the right fit for me, but I can easily see it working better than T-Cypionate for someone else. See if your doctor has a promotion or something for it. I got mine for free and would have been able to get it for $25 with a card my endocrinologist gave me as well.

[Nygeel]

Axiron is 2% testosterone. For "comparison" Androgel is 1%. None of this means anything when they have different absorption rates and you don't use the same amount. I will not go into dosage information for either as that is against the rules.

Androderm is 5%

[Dominick_81]

Could we get a link or more info?  I'm just not understanding what it is you're referring to.

What Adio posted is what I was talking about. Not sure if it's worth going on or not. I just can't stand the needles anymore. I'll never be able to do the injections by myself and I don't want to rely on the nurse or someone to do the injections for me for the rest of my life.

I've been on Axiron for about 6 months.  I love it.  I don't want to deal with needles.  With the applicator I don't have to worry about inadvertently transferring T to someone.  And with the co-pay card from the manufacturer, it's only $25/month.

Alex

The thing I worry about with this is actually the remaining T coming off when bathing. Like part of the T that didn't absorb under the arm and when your washing it comes off and gets on the tub and the next person to bathe gets the T from the tub on them. Maybe I'm being irrational about this but I just have this fear with gel T or T that is put on the body.

I was on Axiron for a while. At the dose I was prescribed there was no noticeable shift in my T levels from the injections I had been doing prior.

I decided to try it because I disliked needing to go to the student health center for injection. It worked ok, but the base made it feel like my underarms were burning, so I went back to injections and learned to do them myself.

It wasn't the right fit for me, but I can easily see it working better than T-Cypionate for someone else. See if your doctor has a promotion or something for it. I got mine for free and would have been able to get it for $25 with a card my endocrinologist gave me as well.

Couldn't your doctor up your dosage on the Axiron to make noticeable changes?

[AndrewL]

What I meant was that my T levels were consistent. My voice had already started dropping, facial hair growth etc. on injections and they continued to occur while I was on Axiron. It is an option to get the T you need, especially if you're having a hard time with needles.

[Dominick_81]

What I meant was that my T levels were consistent. My voice had already started dropping, facial hair growth etc. on injections and they continued to occur while I was on Axiron. It is an option to get the T you need, especially if you're having a hard time with needles.

Oh okay. I see.