Injection Vs Cream/Gel ???

[xmyb420x]

I recently gained access some Test in the form of gels/creams that are used by compounding pharmacy.

I have seen some reports that using gels/creams keeps your blood stables more level than the spike and drop of injections.

I can get the cream in 50mg, 100mg, and 200mg doses.

What Im trying to figure out, is HOW, or IS this comparable to a standard Test C/E cycle of about 400-500mg per week?

Im not looking to use TRT levels, just looking to see if I can reproduce my last cycle with this stuff I have access too.


what do you all think ??

 

[PsyT]

the-absorption-rates-are-much-lower...so-you-need-more-cream-mg-for-mg-compared-to-IM-injections

I-wouldnt-mess-with-it...injecting-is-so-simple-rubbing-cream-on-yourself-sounds-messy-and-inefficient-to-me-compared-to-just-sticking-yourself-with-a-pin.

 

[thebrick]

Count on a delivered absorption rate of about 10%. Won't even compare to 500 mg per week injections unless you take a bath in the stuff.

 

[DOGGCRAPP]

the big question is do you have children or is your wife pregnant? You definitely want to watch out for using the gels/creams etc if thats the case

 

[xmyb420x]

No one to worry about getting the stuff on but myself.

And from what I was told, the Androgel has an absorption rate of 10% and the compounded stuff is suppose to be at least 80% better than that...bringing it close to 20%? or am I mis-informed?
And why not use it with DMSO to get over90%?

And its not that Im worried about pins or anything..im just trying to use what I have FREE access too... Doesn't make sense to pass it up if I can find a way to make this work.

 

[xmyb420x]

without an edit to my previous post...
I had read/heard that the transdermals are max 40% absorption.

Im thinking if you take 200mg a day and get that 40% absorption , that's 80mg a day , and 560 for the week.

Sounds comparable to me.

 

[mulbemurphy]

I have known two personal friends to get prescripts for both Andro-gel and the 20% creams, both individuals had never done a cycle before. In both cases they felt zero effect from either. Both of these men were in late 40's.
Their dr later prescribed enanthate inj. They usually want you to try these gels first. Hey, if its free, give it a try, perhaps you'll get better results.

 

[scrapper13]

interesting because it seems a lot of docs have switched over to prescribing the gels. wonder why they would do this if the absorption rate is so low. i guess to avoid needles?

 

[gordo14]

Because.........

interesting because it seems a lot of docs have switched over to prescribing the gels. wonder why they would do this if the absorption rate is so low. i guess to avoid needles?

Very little is needed for actual TRT. 7mg's per day is what the average male produces. Also less chance for abuse, or overuse since it does not work the way inj. does.

 

[thebrick]

And from what I was told, the Androgel has an absorption rate of 10% and the compounded stuff is suppose to be at least 80% better than that...bringing it close to 20%? or am I mis-informed?
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I have used both with no difference in test blood levels (same dosage). My insurance pays for the $300 a month Androgel even though my compounding pharmacy had it for $120 a month. My insurance stopped paying for it because they were not in the "preferred providers" network. Stupid, stupid system. If you are looking for cycle like results from gel, you'll be disappointed. If you are testosterone low and feeling terrible, it works because you will feel "normal" again.

 

[mootest]

I've seen androgel provide a nice healthy boost in libedio, but not so noticeable in the muscle/fat ratio. There's just not enough absorption from the gel. Plus compared to injections, androgel seems quite expensive per mg of testosterone actually absorbed by the body.