I saw my dr today and he was very agreeable to testosterone based on my labs & symptoms. He is even open to hCG and an AI.
At my request, he prescribed me compounded gel. He wrote the RX as follows:
Testosterone 10% compounded gel for transdermal admin. Apply daily5g to skin of chest/shoulders Q5 (or QS??) to 30 day supply.
My local compounding pharmacy said they didn't know how to fill it - it seemed high. As such, I was wondering if I could get another compounding pharmacy to fill it and how/where. Would I have to send the Rx or fax it? How long to get? Is it written correctly?
He gave me an alternate Rx for Androgel, but it's weaker and more expensive, and I told him I'd only fill one (although I'm ready to start something today!!)
I have been on Androgel, compounded Tcream and now I am on Depo-T injections. I like injections best, overall.
I feel that unless one have very small DHT he is better off on injections.
Transdermals raise DHT and most people do not need DHT that is significantly over the range. I do not buy all the explanations (after applying transdermals) that high DHT is not harmful.
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With transdermals there is also uncertainty of figuring out correct dose. Depends highly on individual.
My experience.
After experimenting I ended with 10gram Androgel per day.
That give me TotalT~1000
When I switched to 10% Tcream I was in position to figure out my new dose.
I assumed that if I put the same amount of testosterone (contained in less propellant) then I should be close to the correct dose.
So 10grams of Androgel (1%) would be equal to 1gram of 10% T cream.
When I did the blood test I got TotalT=456 rather than expected 1000.
I doubled my dose, changed to 2grams but latter changed all together to Depo-T.
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Your script calls for gell as propellant, if you think it is better, they probably can do it.
The 5gram dose you have on your script sounds high to me, start with 2grams (going by my experience).
They also do compounded Depo-T, or testosterone cypionate.
They compound in sesame seed oil, 200mg/mL.
Original Depo-T is with cottonseed oil.
Doubt if that make any difference.
10ml vial $47.50
30mL vial $99.75 (will last you almost forever).
Doctor can call script (use as directed)
you can get it at your doors within 2 days.
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If you go that route, ask for 100mg/1gram compounded pregnenolone cream, use 2grams/day.
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Your T script should have read
Compounded Testosterone gel (or cream)
100mg/mL, use 2grams/day
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