What kind of doctor should I see for testosterone therapy?
What kind of doctor should I see for testosterone therapy?
You can make an appointment with your primary care doctor or seek the help of a urologist, who specializes in male sex organs. If fertility is an issue, you can talk to a reproductive endocrinologist. They treat hormone imbalances in both men and women.
Does the NHS prescribe testosterone for menopause?
Testosterone is the male sex hormone, and it can help restore sex drive in some women. It’s not currently licensed for use in women, although it can be prescribed after the menopause by a specialist doctor if they think it might help restore your sex drive.
Do urologists treat low testosterone?
A urologist can conduct a blood test to determine if/when testosterone falls below the normal levels circulating in the body. If low testosterone is diagnosed, a doctor may recommend testosterone replacement therapy to boost the levels of testosterone.
Do I need a prescription to buy testosterone?
While many testosterone products are available only with a prescription, some drug stores and health food stores sell them over the counter.
What should I do if Testim comes in contact with another person?
In the event that unwashed or unclothed skin to which Testim has been applied comes in direct contact with the skin of another person, the general area of contact on the other person should be washed with soap and water as soon as possible. Testim (testosterone gel) for topical use is available in a unit-dose tube.
What is the recommended starting dose of Testim for men?
The recommended starting dose of Testim is 50 mg of testosterone (one tube) applied once daily (preferably in the morning) to clean, dry intact skin of the shoulders and/or upper arms.
Are Testim products interchangeable with other topical testosterone products?
The application site and dose of Testim are not interchangeable with other topical testosterone products.
What are the contraindications for the use of Testim?
Testim is contraindicated in men with carcinoma of the breast or known or suspected carcinoma of the prostate [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Testim is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant, or who are breastfeeding. Testim may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman.
