Gel absorption behavior

**testmess** · 04-09-2009, 08:45 AM

Im on androgel 10grams.

Does anyone know if you would absorb more or less test by spreading the gel over a larger area of skin, or by concentrating it in a smaller area?

What are your theories?

If anyone has done an experiment with before and after blood tests that proves a correlation between large vs small area of application, I would love to know.

Right now I suspect that 2 packets is just a little bit too much for me. But will wait for my next blood tests to be sure.

Im thinking about applying it to a smaller area to reduce the dosage in effect.
Right now im spreading it over a very large area. Shoulder, biceps, upper back and lats.

Actually, going to the pump would probably be the best method, eh?

**ZonaDave** · 04-09-2009, 12:55 PM

i wasn't on gels long before my doc switched me over to shots but from what i hear, spreading it over a larger area increases E2.

have you looked into compounded gels? they are alot cheaper and you don't have to use as much gel.

**testmess** · 04-09-2009, 01:16 PM

Yes - im starting my research on compounded creams/gel.
Gonna start shopping around. I need to find the cheapest source I can before I lose my insurance. I want to be on it for at least a month on the new stuff, then get my blood tested again before I go off my insurance.

Hmmmm strange that using a larger area would increase E.
My guess would be that it would increase DHT.