those familiar with testim

[James]

Each tube is "standardized for 50mg of testosterone"... are you actually getting 50mg of test per day when you use 1 tube\day. If that is the case than my HRT protocol would be 350mg test\wk, but this seems somewhat high for prescribed HRT... anyone can shed some light on this I would appreciate it... how much test are you actually getting each week with this stuff. Thanks!

 

[miketasher]

Testim

Not all of it gets absorbed. I had the same prescription but switched to injections after 3 weeks. It is a pain to put on and let dry while not touching anything. Alos, no sweating within 4 hrs. I just called my doc and said I didn't notice a change and wanted the injection. So they called the insurance comp and approved it.

 

[thebrick]

I would say that not all of the 50 mg gets absorbed. Depending on the individual it will vary somewhat. What the actual % of the absorption rate is, I can't say. One reason why you get tested every 6 months to see how the levels are doing.

 

[James]

Suppose I could have checked their website first...

"Testim® is a topical formulation that dries quickly when applied to the skin surface. The skin serves as a reservoir for the sustained release of testosterone into the systemic circulation. Approximately 10% of the testosterone applied on the skin surface is absorbed into the systemic circulation during a 24-hour period."

So looks like it's more along the lines of 35mg\wk??... laaaaaaaaame