What is Testosterone?
Hormone replacement for men and women with low testosterone, as prescribed and monitored by a clinician.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Testosterone is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
Replaces or supplements the body's own testosterone, the main male sex hormone that is also present at lower levels in women.
What is it used for?
Hormone replacement for men and women with low testosterone, as prescribed and monitored by a clinician. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Cream. Creams are applied to the area your prescriber directs. Metered dispensers such as Topi-CLICK® deliver the same amount each time. Wash your hands after applying.
- Rapid-dissolve tablet. Rapid-dissolve tablets are placed under the tongue and allowed to melt. Avoid eating or drinking until fully dissolved.
- Vaginal preparation. Vaginal preparations are inserted with an applicator or dispenser, usually at bedtime, as directed.
- Gel. Gels are applied to the area directed and allowed to dry.
- Troche. Troches are placed between the cheek and gum and allowed to dissolve slowly. Avoid eating or drinking until fully dissolved.
- Capsule. Capsules are swallowed by mouth. For pets, a capsule can often be hidden in a small treat if your veterinarian agrees.
- Slow-release capsule. Slow-release capsules are swallowed whole. Do not open, crush or chew them.
- Solution. Solutions are used exactly as directed on the label.
- Suppository. Suppositories are inserted as directed. If one softens, chill it briefly before use.
- Tablet. Tablets are taken by mouth as directed on your label.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Skin irritation where applied, acne, oily skin, hair growth, mood changes; can transfer to others through skin contact. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
People with prostate or breast cancer, those who are pregnant or trying to conceive, and people with high red blood cell counts. Keep treated skin away from children, partners and pets. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Store troches at room temperature unless your label says otherwise. Keep suppositories cool; many are refrigerated. Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Testosterone in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as cream, rapid-dissolve tablet, vaginal preparation. Flavoring helps patients take it more easily. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.
Testosterone is also prepared in combination with Biest (estriol + estradiol), Estradiol, Progesterone, DHEA. See combination preparations in our library.