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Compare Androgel vs. Depo-Testosterone

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  • Testosterone gel
    Testosterone cypionate (Depo-Testosterone)
  • Testosterone gel
    Testosterone cypionate (Depo-Testosterone)

  • Summary of Androgel vs. Depo-Testosterone

    Summary for Testosterone replacement
    Prescription only

    Testosterone gel is used to treat low testosterone in adult males. It's convenient to use because you only have to apply it to your skin once a day. But compared to other forms of testosterone, there's a higher risk of exposing others to the medication through skin-to-skin contact.

    Summary for Testosterone replacement
    Prescription only

    Testosterone cypionate (Depo-Testosterone) is an injectable form of testosterone that’s used to treat low testosterone in adult males. It's injected into your buttock muscle and lasts for a long time, so it only needs to be used once or twice a month. But it might raise the risk of serious side effects including heart attack and stroke, especially if misused.

  • Indications of Androgel vs. Depo-Testosterone

    Indications for
    •Low testosterone (hypogonadism)
    Indications for
    •Low testosterone (hypogonadism)

  • Pros and Cons of Androgel vs. Depo-Testosterone

    Pros and Const for Testosterone replacement
    Pros
    •Works well to replace testosterone in your body
    •Applied once a day to your skin, so it's easy to use
    •Available in tubes, packets, or as a pump
    •Some brand names are available as lower-cost generics
    Cons
    •Can cause skin irritation
    •Need to avoid skin-to-skin transfer to other people
    •Need to wait hours before you can shower, swim, or bathe
    •Have to follow specific instructions on where and how it can be applied
    Pros and Const for Testosterone replacement
    Pros
    •Only needs to be used once every 2 to 4 weeks
    •Can be injected at home
    •Comes in a vial that can be used for more than one dose, meaning fewer trips to the pharmacy
    •Available in as a lower-cost generic
    Cons
    •Risk of misuse, addiction, and dependency
    •Might raise the risk of serious side effects like heart attack and stroke if misused
    •Needs to be injected into the buttock muscle
    •Only available as an injection

  • Common Side Effects of Androgel vs. Depo-Testosterone

    Common Side Effects for
    •Skin irritation
    •Skin rash
    •Itchiness
    •High red blood cell count
    •Enlarged prostate
    •Acne
    Common Side Effects for
    •Enlargement of male breasts
    •Acne
    •Pain at the injection site

  • Warnings of Androgel vs. Depo-Testosterone

    Common Side Effects for
    •Early puberty or development of male features
    •High red blood cell count and blood clots
    •Heart attack and stroke
    •Potential for misuse, addiction, and dependency
    •Worsening symptoms of enlarged prostate and prostate cancer
    •Liver problems
    •Swelling in the arms and legs (edema)
    •Breathing problems during sleep (sleep apnea)
    •High calcium in the blood
    Common Side Effects for
    •Potential for misuse, addiction, and dependency
    •Heart attack and stroke risk
    •Blood clots
    •Liver problems
    •Use in people with an enlarged prostate
    •Swelling in the arms and legs (edema)
    •High calcium in the blood
    •Use in young children

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