Key takeaways
Methyltestosterone (Methitest) and Androderm (testosterone patch) are both testosterone replacement therapies, but they have some key differences. Methyltestosterone is taken orally and is used to treat low testosterone in males, delayed puberty in boys, and breast cancer in females. It is available in a generic form, but it can cause serious liver side effects. Androderm, on the other hand, is a transdermal patch applied to the skin once a day to treat low testosterone in adult males. It has been discontinued in the United States, so you would need to look for alternative treatments. Androderm can cause skin irritation and requires rotating application sites to avoid rashes. Both medications are controlled substances due to the risk of misuse and dependency, but Androderm has a lower risk of accidentally exposing others to testosterone compared to gels.
