Since there are many injectable medications used for homonal treatment in areas such as prostate cancer treatment, and only have to be administered once a month or every three months, has anyone considered such options? It seems like an easier route.

I have a relative that received injections every three months for two years, and was impotent after 10 days. His testosterone is now near zero and has remained there six months after the last injection.

Is it because the pills are easier to obtain or cheaper? Are others into alcohol injections because it is easier to obtain and requires no medical help?

I'm on Trelstar. Couldn't be happier with the results. Just had another injection at my endocrinologist's office last week. So far he's only been willing to go the 3 month route but he did say that when it comes time for the next dose he might be open to going the six month route. Some of the benefits of going the long term route besides the obvious benefit of convenience is that you don't have the liver interactions or other medical complications assorted with many of the the other choices such as weird side effects. It's also much easier on you emotionally because you don't have to worry about dosing all of the time & the rise & fall of T levels is eliminated with long term dosing. Once your T-levels go down they stay at a consistent, low level as long as you take your shots every 3, 6, or 12 months like you're suppose to.

While going this route can be a little pricey, I would suggest finding a sympathetic endocrinologist like I did (I know, not that easy to do, but well worth it in the long run). A good endocrinologist can monitor your progress & help monitor your long term health & help ward off the long term effects of low T. As in my case my endocrinologist was also able to go to bat for me & get my co-pay down to $45 every three months & get my insurance to pick up a yearly Reclast treatment 100%!

Hope that helps! If anyone has any other questions please ask!