The Testosterone Cream Blog

The article I just came across today talks about heart problems and how testosterone might help someone recover from heart failure. A study was done which supports this controversial statement. They used 70 men who have heart failure and low levels of testosterone. They all received heart therapy, but half of them also received 1000mg of testosterone three times, once every six weeks. The men who received the testosterone therapy showed improvement. The “injections of the male hormone testosterone increased blood-pumping ability and heart muscle strength in men with heart failure”

Here’s the link to the story:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_88512.html

Men do experience something related to the female menopause. It is called andropause. This often occurs between the ages of 40 and 55. Similar to menopause, it is a distinguished drop in hormone levels (testosterone in males and estrogen in females). In contrast with menopause, andropause occurs gradually while in women the changes come on much more sudden. While experiencing andropause, men may experience changes in attitude, fatigue, a loss of energy, physical agility, and sex drive. Because symptoms can be vague and can vary among men, andropause is usually misdiagnosed. Men usually don’t like to admit that there is a problem so it often goes untreated. Another problem is that physicians don’t always see the problem as hormonal. If anyone is experiencing possible andropausal (or menopausal) symptoms, they should go get their hormone levels checked right away.

In the article, featured in the health & fitness blog by LA Health & Rejuvenation Center, “Sylvester Stallone Uses Human Growth Hormone and Testosterone to Support His Action Roles in Movies,” they talk about the use of testosterone and Human Growth Hormone together. Stallone says that he loves using testosterone and HGH together. He also goes on to say that HGH is not a steroid and that most people are misinformed about this hormone. He claims that testosterone is important to use for people over 40 years old because it is essential for their health and well being. The author of this blog concludes that testosterone and HGH together are very important for both men and women to use because it enhances the quality of life for people, especially 40 years old and older.

Check out this article for yourself and comment on the article. click here:http://lahealthandrejuvenation.com/blog/testosterone/sylvester-stallone-uses-human-growth-hormone-and-testosterone-to-support-his-action-roles-in-movies/
You can also find other related article on the same site. They are listed on the right side of the page.

Testosterone Injections: In general, dosages will vary between 50 mg and 300 mg per injection, depending on the ester and the dosing regimen. An average injectable dose is about 200-250 mg every two weeks, though many trans men inject 100 mg every week or every 10 days, or other variations depending on their own bodies’ needs and sensitivities. Again, the exact dosage required will vary from person to person, and health and well-being should be carefully monitored while determining an individual’s ideal dose.  Here are some types of injectable esters used for testosterone therapy:

Testosterone enanthate: Chemical formula C₂₆H₄₀O₃
Testosterone enanthate is one of the main forms of testosterone prescribed to men in the United States. It is a slow-acting ester with a release time between 8-10 days. The name-brand of T-enanthate available in the United States is called “Delatestryl,” which is suspended in sesame oil. Testosterone enanthate is typically injected anywhere between once every week to once every three weeks. Generic testosterone enanthate can also be obtained through a compounding pharmacy; such pharmacies can mix the enanthate in either sesame or cotton seed oil.

Testosterone cypionate: Chemical formula C₂₇H₄₀O₃
Testosterone cypionate is the other main injectable form of testosterone prescribed to men in the United States. It is a slow-acting ester with a release time between 8-10 days, similar to that of enanthate. The name-brand of T-cypionate available in the United States is called “Depo-Testosterone,” which is suspended in cottonseed oil. Testosterone cypionate is typically injected anywhere between once every week to once every three weeks. Generic testosterone cypionate can also be obtained through a compounding pharmacy; such pharmacies can mix the cypionate in either sesame or cotton seed oil.

Sustanon 100 or 250:
“Sustanon” is the brand name for two formulas of injectable testosterone that contain a blend of esters. “Sustanon 100″ contains three testosterone esters: testosterone propionate (C₂₂H₃₂O₃), testosterone phenylpropionate (C₂₈H₃₆O₃), and testosterone isocaproate (C₂₅H₃₈0₃). “Sustanon 250″ contains four testosterone esters: testosterone propionate (C₂₂H₃₂O₃), testosterone phenylpropionate (C₂₈H₃₆O₃), testosterone isocaproate (C₂₅H₃₈0₃), and testosterone decanoate (C₂₉H₄₆0₃). Both formulas feature both fast-acting and slow-acting esters, and can be injected anywhere from once every week to once every four weeks. Sustanon is prescribed outside of the United States.

Testosterone Creams & Gels: Most doctors that prescribe testosterone will provide it in cream or gel form because the pharmaceutical companies are marketing these products, such as Androgel and Testim, a great deal.  The down fall to the creams or gels is that it can be transferred to other people like partners and children, when in close contact, but it can be avoided if it is kept covered. Also, absorption rates vary from very good, to extremely poor, but once absorbed through the skin, the gels and creams are very fast-acting.  Thus, it must be applied once or twice daily to maintain T levels.  This transdermal method is popular with those that do not like needles or injections.

Testosterone Pills: Testosterone pills, like Andriol, are another new testosterone formulation. They have horrendous absorption rates, need to be taken with large amounts of fats, and are quite expensive.  They are not effective because they are absorbed and deactivated by the liver too quickly.  You will most likely only get to the mid range of normal for your blood tests; hardly good for a successful therapy.

Testosterone Patches & Subcutaneous Testosterone Pellets: The testosterone pellets are pure crystalline testosterone implanted under the skin.  They are about the size of a grain of rice, and are typically placed in the buttocks or abdomen.  The insertion of the pellets is a quick procedure, usually done under local anesthesia. Pellets are typically replaced after 3-4 months. “Testopel” is a brand name for testosterone pellets in the United States.  A 200 mg testosterone pellet releases testosterone at a steady rate of 1-3 mg per day. Several pellets can be inserted at the same time to increase dosage.

The patches, like Testoderm and Androderm, are placed on the skin. There two forms of Testoderm available: a non-scrotal patch (Testoderm TTS) and a scrotal patch.  Both Androderm and Testoderm TTS are very fast-acting once they have permeated the skin. The testosterone in the patches is suspended in an alcohol-based gel.  In order to deliver the testosterone efficiently into the body, chemical enhancers are added to the patch to increase permeability of the skin. It is these enhancers that are often the cause of skin irritation in many users. Some individuals find Testoderm TTS to be less irritating to the skin than Androderm, but this will vary from person to person.

The pellets and patches are not used very widely anymore due to their low absorbtion rates and difficulty of use.  The patch does not stay on well enough and causes rashes on some people and the pellets are just hard to use and sometimes work their way out from under the skin.