Question 212 of 433
Gels, injections, pills, or pellets?
The short answer
Gels and injections are the standard. Newer oral capsules are an option. I advise against pellets.
Daily gels give steady levels but can transfer to a partner or child through skin contact. Injections are inexpensive; weekly or twice-weekly dosing avoids the peaks and crashes of older schedules. Oral testosterone undecanoate capsules avoid the liver problems of older pills but can raise blood pressure. Pellets are hard to adjust or remove once placed and often deliver more than intended.
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CLINICAL / SAFETY GUIDANCE — Testosterone formulations: different absorption, transfer, BP, and reversibility considerations.Evidence grade (draft mapping)GGuideline-based / consensusPart 15, Q212 · Part sources
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