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Testosterone patches information

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by NingyoBroken, Sep 3, 2014.

  1. NingyoBroken

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    So, I was wondering

    How much do T patches cost? And how do you use them? Where do you get them?

    There doesn't seem to be much online about them as most people use injectables.
     
  2. Daydreamer1

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    To quote wikipedia;

    Both testosterone patches, creams and gels are available. Both approximate normal physiological levels of testosterone better than the higher peaks associated with injection. Both can cause local skin irritation (more so with the patches).

    Patches slowly diffuse testosterone through the skin and are replaced daily. The cost varies, as with all medication, from country to country, it is about $150/month in the US, and about 60 Euros in Germany.

    Transdermal testosterone is available throughout the world under the brand names Andromen Forte, Androgel, Testogel and Testim. They are absorbed quickly when applied and produce a temporary drug depot in the skin which diffuses into the circulation, peaking at 4 hours and decreasing slowly over the rest of the day. The cost varies, as with all medication, from country to country, from as little as $50/month to about $280/month (in US Dollars).