One form of TRT that I never see brought up is a cream based formula that a compounding pharmacy (not BALCO) prepares right in the pharmacy itself. Compounding pharmacies make lots of different meds and they are typically "compounded" to make them easier or more comfortable to use and for those with allergies to some additives found in some medications. Mylanta with lidocain for acid reflux pain, for example. Your MD obviously has to prescribe it and its basically Testosterone in a cream/lotion "base". The base can be adjusted if one is allergic to something in the lotion. They have dozens of combos and all are fragrance free. Search "Compounding Pharmacy" on Wikipedia for a good description.
The plus to this cream is no alcohol, no slime and much less skin surface area needed for application. My prescription says:
TESTOSTERONE VAN PEN 10% CREAM- APPLY 1 ML (100MG) EACH DAY. It was prepared and put into 3ml syringes (10 total for a month) and each day I push out 1ml into my palm and rub into my arm. 30 day supply cost me $75 without insurance.
Do not get me wrong as I am not saying that this is the best TRT, its just another option. I tried Androgel and didn't like it because it irritated my skin and was so slippery that if I wasn't super careful some of it would run right off me and onto the floor. It also took my whole upper arm and shoulder to apply and I am a big guy. I was prescribed the individual packets and not the pump.
I also did 8 weeks of shots and just found it tedious to go to the MD once a week and wait (up to 30 mins). Plus I live 20 mins away from the office so it was a pain (no pun intended
) to drive in just for a shot.
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