androgel or injections?

[math69]

Hi,

I'd like to know what you'd recommend me. I will meet my doc on friday for a testo therapy treatment (i'm going through delayed puberty issue, i'm 28). So far, i had 1 IM 250mg / 4weeks wich is useless.

He told me that he's going to switch to 250 mg /2weeks but i'd like to avoid injections.

Could i ask 100mg androgel/week?

Thank you!

[redz]

If the injections dont help I really doubt the androgel will. But you havent even given the shots a chance yet, so I would go that route at the higher dose he is suggesting.

[math69]

injections help me out! but now that frequency will be increased, i'd like to avoid injections and use a gel. I'm fed up with injections and i'd like to know if gel has the same efficiency.

[redz]

The gel will not have the same efficiency that is for sure.

[math69]

OK! Do you have more details?

[CHAP]

I will say that my dr will not even give cream unless his patients refuse the shots. He says Rather than having to lather the cream a few times a day. Then it smells and gets on your clothes. And your hormones will be whacked (IMO).

I wish you the best of luck. I think you will be happier with the shots.

[Vettester]

I've done the gel and now it's a weekly shot routine. The shots are better, without a doubt. I had some of the experiences that CHAP is talking about with the gel, and I'll concur that it's not good. Use a 23g x 1-1/2" in the upper right section of the glutes and it's hardly noticeable (at least for me). If you can't do that, then gel it is, but keep an eye on your numbers and liver tests, and listen to your body if it's telling you that something doesn't feel right.

Good luck!

[THORSZ]

Some guys love the gel and it works great. I didn't like the mess and hassle of applying everyday. You should try it and see if it is for you.

[math69]

Thanks to all for your replies! I'll continue with shots!

[math69]

One last question,
Is it better to have 1 shot (100mg) / week
OR
1 shot (250mg) / 2 weeks

[Vettester]

Once a week seems to be best.

[THORSZ]

One last question,
Is it better to have 1 shot (100mg) / week
OR
1 shot (250mg) / 2 weeks

Once a week is by far the best way to go. I usually take it in the middle of the week so I can harrass my wife on the weekend when it is kicking in.

[CHAP]

1 time a week . CASE CLOSED

[Cavedyvr]

Math69,
Just an alternative to using your glutes as an IM site....
I have been on HRT for a couple years now and about 8 months ago switched from my IM thigh to IM delt injections. Using a 25 g 5/8 needle and have had great results.

May not be for everyone, I have good sized shoulders and little body fat so.....