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Testosterone replacement therapy is prescribed to treat low testosterone. There are several different types of testosterone therapy.
Prescription testosterone medications are used to minimize, and in some cases reverse, the effects of low testosterone. Testosterone medications for testosterone replacement therapy are available in many different forms.
Some of the newest types of testosterone therapy include testosterone pellets and nasal testosterone sprays. In addition to those, other types of testosterone therapy include:
You and your doctor will decide which delivery method is best for you based on your testosterone test results, your medical history, and individual needs and lifestyle.
The only way that doctors treat low testosterone is with testosterone replacement therapy. Low testosterone treatment may also include lifestyle counseling. You may be asked to change your diet and other habits to help maintain your results of testosterone replacement.
There are many life-changing benefits of testosterone therapy for men with Low-T. The benefits of low testosterone treatments include:
There are several different types of testosterone therapy. Traditionally, testosterone replacement was given via testosterone injections. Over the years, newer types of testosterone therapy have been introduced. The FDA recently approved an oral dosage of testosterone. Other types of testosterone that might be available to you include:
A patch containing testosterone (Androderm) is applied each night to your thighs or torso. A possible side effect is severe skin reaction.
There are several gels and solutions available, with different ways of applying them. Depending on the brand, you rub the testosterone into your skin on your upper arm or shoulder (AndroGel, Testim, Vogelxo)or apply it to the front and inner thigh (Fortesta).
This testosterone gel (Natesto) can be pumped into the nostrils. This option reduces the risk that medication will be transferred to another person through skin contact. Nasal-delivered testosterone must be applied twice in each nostril, three times daily, which might be more inconvenient than other delivery methods.
Testosterone-containing pellets (Testopel) are surgically implanted under the skin every three to six months. This requires an incision.
While there have been some newer types of testosterone therapy introduced, such as testosterone pellets and nasal testosterone, most doctors agree that the safest and most effective type of testosterone replacement therapy is testosterone injections.
You can only legally obtain any type of testosterone therapy with a doctor’s prescription. All of the forms of testosterone therapy discussed on this page are prescription medications. It is illegal to buy or use any type of testosterone without a doctor’s prescription and medical supervision.
In order to get a legitimate doctor’s prescription for testosterone medication, you will have to have your testosterone levels tested. A blood test will provide your healthcare provider with the most accurate picture of your testosterone levels.
Testosterone is a controlled substance, and like any controlled substance, you need to have a doctor’s prescription to obtain it. Testosterone is approved by the FDA for the treatment of patients with low testosterone or hypogonadism. In order to get a prescription for testosterone, you must first see a doctor, have your testosterone tested, and receive a diagnosis of low testosterone.
In 2018, the American Urological Association updated its guidelines to doctors for the prescribing of testosterone therapy to men. An individual must have both low testosterone symptoms and blood test levels. Even men who look to buy testosterone online must complete all steps of the diagnostic testing to receive a prescription.
Buying testosterone online or anywhere else without a doctor’s prescription is not only illegal; it can be hazardous to your health, even fatal.
We only use the highest quality testosterone products made by US pharmaceutical companies.
Testosterone is only prescribed for patients who are suffering from low testosterone. To use testosterone without a doctor’s supervision for any other purpose, such as to "bulk up" or as a performance enhancement for sports, is not only illegal, but it can also be very dangerous. Studies have found that so-called "black market" testosterone rarely has the ingredients that are printed on the often counterfeit labels.
It may look like you are buying an actual brand of testosterone from a known pharmaceutical lab, but what is actually inside could be a dangerous mix of unknown ingredients. Use of such products could be useless at best or life-threatening at worst!
You cannot get a testosterone prescription online. Even if you have a doctor’s prescription for testosterone, you still cannot simply go to a website and purchase authentic testosterone that has been manufactured in the US online. The only step you can take in obtaining a prescription for testosterone injections online is to fill out our medical history form.
There is only one way to legally obtain testosterone therapy. It is not complicated. In fact, it only takes Five Simple Steps.
Each type of testosterone will have a different monthly cost. Testosterone patches cost about $750 per month, gels about $500 to $700 per month, nasal testosterone is about $350 per month. These prices will all vary by brand, dose, and part of the country where you live. Generally speaking, testosterone injections are the most cost-effective form of testosterone therapy, with some patients paying as little as 70.00 per month for testosterone shots.
The cost of testosterone injections will vary from patient to patient. Cost factors include age, gender, brand, type (ester), and your monthly dose of testosterone injections.
Testosterone injections are prescribed as different esters of testosterone. Esters are all the same drug; they are simply different versions of testosterone. The different types of esters of testosterone differ only in:
The chart below compares the prices of the most commonly prescribed esters of testosterone.
|
Type of Testosterone |
Dosage |
Cost |
|
Depo-Testosterone |
10ml of 200 mg/ml |
$300.00 |
|
Depo-Testosterone |
1ml of 200 mg/ml |
$70.00 |
|
Depo-Testosterone |
100mg/mL 10mL |
$300.00 |
|
Watson Testosterone Cypionate |
10ml of 200mg/ml |
$275.00 |
|
Testosterone Cypionate |
20mg/mL 5mL Vial |
$175.00 |
|
Testosterone Propionate |
100 mg/ml (10ml) |
$200.00 |
While there are several types of testosterone therapy available, most doctors agree that the safest and most effective form of testosterone is testosterone injections. Testosterone injections tend to be somewhat safer than the dermal forms of testosterone such as creams or gels because there is no chance of cross-contamination of women or children coming into contact with the testosterone on the skin.
Also, doctors prefer testosterone injections because you tend to get quicker results since the testosterone is injected directly into the skin. And, with testosterone injections, it is quite easy to adjust your dose of testosterone should your doctor have to. Testosterone injections are available in far more doses than other forms of testosterone.
And finally, as you can see from the above comparisons, testosterone injections also tend to be the least expensive form of testosterone therapy.
The most commonly prescribed types of testosterone injections are the esters testosterone enanthate and testosterone cypionate.
The dosage of the testosterone your doctor prescribes and how long you will have to be on testosterone replacement therapy depends on your symptoms, and therefore, which ester is prescribed to you. Most of the time, you will be prescribed a dose between 50 mg and 300 mg per injection. The average injectable dose for men diagnosed with low testosterone is about 200-250 mg given once every two weeks.
Your exact dosage will be determined by the type of testosterone injection that is found to be best for you.
The most commonly prescribed ester of testosterone injections is testosterone cypionate. The most popular brand of testosterone cypionate is Depo-Testosterone. It is more commonly known as “Depo.” Depo was the first testosterone injectable approved by the FDA. It has been produced by Pharmacia and Upjohn since 1979.
Depo-testosterone is available in two strengths, 100 mg, and 200 mg.
Other brands of testosterone injections include:
No matter the type, testosterone injections can be given to you by your doctor or nurse. You can also learn to give yourself your testosterone injections. Many patients to self-administer their testosterone injections. All types of testosterone injections are given into the muscles. The most common injection sites are the thighs or the buttocks.
All of the types of testosterone therapy discussed on these pages generally have the same long-term benefits. The real difference lies in the costs, convenience, and associated risks of each form.
While some different caution and precautions must be taken with some types of testosterone than others, all types of testosterone essentially provide the same benefits. For men diagnosed with low testosterone, testosterone injections can:
Now that you know more about the different types of testosterone therapy available to treat testosterone deficiency, why not take a minute to contact us and learn more about how hormone replacement therapy can improve your quality of life?
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