Tips For Men New To Using Testosterone Gel

As a young adult, I took sleep for granted. But as I enter middle age, I find that I need sleep more than anything else. Unfortunately, the sleep I get isn't enough to keep me going during the day. I generally spend my waking days exhausted and fatigued. I decided to see a doctor about my baffling problem. After asking me numerous questions about my life, the doctor diagnosed me with chronic fatigue syndrome. The condition wreaks havoc on your life, even if you sleep throughout the night. Although I require ongoing treatment to manage my condition, I'm on my way to feeling like me again. I started this blog in hopes of reaching out to other people who suffer from unexplained health problems. I really hope you find the guidance you need to overcome your hidden health problem. Thanks for reading.

Tips For Men New To Using Testosterone Gel

Tips For Men New To Using Testosterone Gel

5 December 2022
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Health & Medical , Blog


Being diagnosed with low testosterone can bring up a lot of mixed feelings. On one hand, you might be glad to finally have an explanation for the varied symptoms you've been struggling with. On the other hand, it can be dismaying to know that the issue boils down to your hormones; it can feel really personal. The good news is that low T is fairly easy to manage these days. You don't need daily shots. You don't even have to take pills. Many men just use a low testosterone androgel, which they apply daily to their skin. Using this gel can take some getting used to, but the following tips should help a lot.

Don't worry too much about rubbing it in.

When you first start using T gel, you may assume you need to rub it in like lotion. But doing this won't really help it absorb any faster, and it will cause more of the gel to be absorbed through the skin on your hands. Most T gels are alcohol-based, so they absorb pretty quickly without you having to rub. Just rub the gel on gently, and leave the area uncovered. The gel will disappear within a few minutes.

Don't wash the area for a half-day or so.

Even once the gel is visibly absorbed, a lot of the testosterone is still in the outer layers of your skin and not yet absorbed into your bloodstream. Washing your skin at this point could wash away this free testosterone, which your body is meant to absorb and use over time. The label on your gel should tell you how long to wait between application and washing. The waiting period will be at least several hours.

Stick to the recommended application sites.

Most T gels should be applied to areas like your shoulders, upper arms, and stomach. The instructions should give you a list of acceptable application sites. It can be tempting to apply the gel in other areas. Sometimes men assume it will go to work quicker, for instance, if they apply it on their groin region. But the testosterone gel makers recommend certain application sites for good reasons. These are areas where you have blood vessels at the right depth for the T to be absorbed well. Don't deviate from these recommended sites, or your T may actually be less effective.

With the tips above, you can gain the maximum benefits from your T gel and adapt to using it well.

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As a young adult, I took sleep for granted. But as I enter middle age, I find that I need sleep more than anything else. Unfortunately, the sleep I get isn't enough to keep me going during the day. I generally spend my waking days exhausted and fatigued. I decided to see a doctor about my baffling problem. After asking me numerous questions about my life, the doctor diagnosed me with chronic fatigue syndrome. The condition wreaks havoc on your life, even if you sleep throughout the night. Although I require ongoing treatment to manage my condition, I'm on my way to feeling like me again. I started this blog in hopes of reaching out to other people who suffer from unexplained health problems. I really hope you find the guidance you need to overcome your hidden health problem. Thanks for reading.

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