Conclusion of Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Therapeutic Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) has blossomed into a multi-billion dollar industry. Millions of American men currently (and in future) will likely find themselves prescribed products like Androderm, AndroGel and other Low T drugs marketed to them as masculinity in a pill. It is true that short term trials show that Low T drugs can […]
Testopel
Testopel is another testosterone supplement made by Auxilium. Unlike similar TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) drugs, like Testem, AndroGel and Androderm, Testopel boasts a unique delivery mechanism. A doctor implants special pellets subcutaneously under the skin. General Information The implant procedure is quick — according to the manufacturer, it only takes 15 minutes. The pellets then […]
Testim
Testim is a low testosterone drug made by Auxilium Pharmaceuticals. The FDA approved its use in October 2002 for treating men with hypogonadism (both congenital and acquired). General Information Testime is a topical gel (hydro alcoholic) that contains 1% testosterone. Patients are instructed to apply 50 milligrams or 100 milligram of testosterone solution to the […]
Striant
Striant is a testosterone replacement produced by Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The FDA approved its use for the treatment of hypogonadism in June 2003. General Information The Striant system of testosterone delivery is known as a “testosterone buccal system.” The word “buccal” refers to the mucosal lining between the cheek and the gum. Just like tobacco […]
Fortesta
Fortesta is a testosterone supplement made and sold by Endo Pharmaceuticals. The FDA approved Fortesta for treating hypogonadism in December 2010. General Information Fortesta is a gel delivered by a metered pump. The patient applies the gel to his thighs every morning. A typical starting dose is 40 milligrams a day (4 pumps); this rate […]
Depo-Testosterone
Made by Pharmacia & Upjohn, Depo-Testosterone is a Low T treatment designed for men with hypogonadism (i.e. who cannot produce enough natural testosterone) to restore libido and energy levels and to manage other common side effects of hypogonadism. General Information Doctors administer the drug via injection using a formulation called testosterone cypionate. The drug uses […]
Delatestryl
Delatestryl is a Low T medication used to treat men with hypogonadism — i.e. men who cannot, for various reasons, produce enough testosterone themselves to avoid unpleasant symptoms and side effects. General Information A doctor injects Delatestryl into the buttocks once a week or on regular schedule (e.g. once a week, once every two weeks, […]
Axiron
Axiron is a testosterone replacement product designed for men to apply under the underarm. Made by pharmaceutical giant, Eli Lilly, Axiron generated nearly $50 million in revenue in 2011. Eli Lilly markets the drug to men 30 years old and older – the typical age at which male testosterone levels start to drop, at least […]
Androderm
In 1995, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testosterone replacement drug, Androderm. This drug is delivered a via a transdermal system. General Information Per the manufacturer, men should apply two or four milligrams of the testosterone to their arms, back, legs or stomach. The drug has been approved to treat hypogonadism and manage hypothalamus […]
Androgel
Approved for use in 2000, Androgel has been marketed to help men who have deficient endogenous testosterone produce more of the hormone. General Information AndroGel is one of the top selling testosterone replacement drugs. It comes in gel form, and it is packaged in two formulations: 1.62% and 1%. The patient applies the gel on […]
