Another transdermal way of increasing testosterone is through the use of a testosterone cream. Testosterone cream is becoming more and more popular because it does not irritate the skin as much as patches or the other transdermal testosterone form, testosterone gel.
Testosterone cream is applied once every 24 hours increasing testosterone also through releasing testosterone into the bloodstream. This form of natural testosterone can be spread on different areas of the body including the upper arms, shoulders, thighs, and stomach area. Testosterone cream can only be used in eight week intervals before a break is required.
Your doctor or compounding pharmacist should provide you with directions on how to use your compounded hormone creams. The following is a list of generally accepted sites for application:
- Estrogen: wrist, forearm, under bicep, upper shoulder, inner thigh, behind knee, on rear end
- Progesterone: forearm, neck, breasts, inner thigh, under bicep, on rear end
- Testosterone cream application: wrist, forearm, under bicep, upper shoulder, inner thigh, behind knee, on rear end and if in a non-alcohol base, on the vulva/clitoris
Side Effects of Testosterone Creams
These are possible side effects which are usually mild but can grow more severe unless treatment is given.
- Depression – mood disorders and anxiety
- Stomach pain and indigestion
- High Blood pressure because of fluid retention
- Headaches and or Dizziness
- Skin irritation in the area where the cream is applied.
