Compounded testosterone

[Hash (imported)]

I've been using a little compounded testosterone to prevent muscle atrophy and to ward off osteoporosis. Compounded testosterone was recommended over androgel, supposed to be a more natural or compatible form of testosterone. Also the pharmacist can make it to fit individual needs. However, I've noticed that it doesn't seem quite as effective as the androgel that I was using. My penis has shrunk, which I didn't expect using testosterone and I feel weaker physically. Any advice? I'm using 0.05 percent compounded. I'm going to the doc today to see what she thinks. Maybe I can get her to up it. Hash

[Paolo]

I'm tellin' ya, a little kid, a puppy, and a nice big lawn to mow...that's all you need. THAT will get you all the exercise you can take! Of course, that weakness will really hit you in the evening when you stop moving.

[Testman (imported)]

I don't understand what you mean about "compounded testosterone". Whats the generic name of the testosterone form?

From what I know, Androgel contains just straight testosterone that is not esterified and that would make it match your natural testosterone perfectly, where as the injectables contain testosterone that has had the testosterone molecule modified.

[Hash (imported)]

According to what I've been told and what I've read, "compounded testosterone" is just that, it's made up by a pharmacist on site. Only certain pharmacies "compound" or "prepare medications" on site. You cannot get it at Wal Mart or CVS or Rite Aid. Most are local apothecaries (pharmacies). Google "compounded testosterone" and you'll see what I'm talking about. It's also supposed to be a better form of testosterone. Although I don't understand that part. Hash P.S. It's also cheaper! I have to pay about $50.00 co-pay for "Androgel," at CVS. My pharmacist at the Apothecary in Hershey PA only charged me $45.00 for a two months supply.

[Hash (imported)]

If you're interested in "compounded testosterone," check this site out:

http://web.mit.edu/hudson/www/compounding.html

Hash

[Testman (imported)]

This is synthetic testosterone then. Yes, it is cheaper. I use a compounding pharmacy for my HRT but the testosterone used is no different than the brand name, "depo-testosterone". The dose used for this synthetic, esterfied testosterone would need to be a bit higher than with the Androgel and blood concentrations of testosterone will need to be higher in order to get close to the same effect in regards to HRT. What really makes Androgel expensive is not the testosterone in it but the gel itself that makes it pass into the skin.

The bottle you have that it comes in, what does it say on the outside? I'm curious to know. Also, how much are you using? As in, how many mg injected per week.

PS. These compounding pharmacies and rejuvenation clinics are known to jack the price sky high. Did you know that in the 80s a bottle of testosterone cypionate (200mg/cc, 10 cc bottles) was only a few dollars? And it would last between 10 and 20 weeks, depending on the dose used! But now a days, they jack the price up sky high.

[Hash (imported)]

It says, "Testosterone in vanicream 5% cream." You might be right about the strength, I don't feel as if it's quite enough, but I want to keep it low. My pharmacist put the cream in an injectable like tube. There are ten doses in a tube and the tubes are marked incrementally with numbers from 1 to 10. It's like shooting it out of a needle only the needle is missing. He thought that that might be the best way of keeping the doses even. Hash

[Testman (imported)]

It says, "Testosterone in vanicream 5% cream." You might be right about the strength, I don't feel as if it's quite enough, but I want to keep it low. My pharmacist put the cream in an injectable like tube. There are ten doses in a tube and the tubes are marked incrementally with numbers from 1 to 10. It's like shooting it out of a needle only the needle is missing. He thought that that might be the best way of keeping the doses even. Hash

OK, then that sounds like the same form of testosterone thats in Androgel, though Androgel has a 1% concentration, it's probable that this cream doesn't absorb as well as the brand name gel does. You can try the injectables later on too. They should be even cheaper. 200mg/wk will bring your testosterone level up to the top of the normal range, so you can use this a a reference on how much you want to take if you are seeking a minimum testosterone level.

Also, "Deca" (Nandrolone Decanoate) can be legally used in the United States for HRT purposes, even though it is not testosterone. It will densen up the bones and prevent hot flashes but do very little for giving a sex drive. That sounds like something that can be useful for many of the members here, from what I have read here so far.

[A-1 (imported)]

So,

Isn't that testosterone cream what some rub into their clitorises to make them enlarge?

Inquiring minds want to know...

A-1

[SplitDik (imported)]

So,

Isn't that testosterone cream what some rub into their clitorises to make them enlarge?

Inquiring minds want to know...

A-1

Yeah, it does do that, but I think its use for the purpose by horny heterosexual women is mostly an urban myth. There are some sexual conditions as well as FTM transexuals where that is a desired outcome.

Note that testosterone action is not particularly localized though even if applied as cream, so it is difficult to significantly enlarge the clit without messing up menstrual cycle, getting body/face hair, lower voice, etc.