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Is it possible to combine Testogel and Andriol Testocaps?

I take testosterone - Testogel 16.2mg/g - 3 pumps. However, since I have a small 2-year-old child, I apply the gel on my stomach because my son likes to come to me and be carried by me, so to prevent the gel from being transferred to my son, I apply it on my stomach. But even if I wear an undershirt, I have the fear and anxiety that it will be transferred to my son. In addition, 3 pumps is quite a lot, but I need at least that amount for the effect and blood levels, possibly even 4 pumps. Would it be possible, since the effect of 3 pumps is not perfect yet, to take a combination of "Andriol Testocaps 40mg" AND 1-2 pumps of Testogel? Or switch completely to Andriol Testocaps 40mg? However, my urologist believes that orally taken, it is absorbed very poorly into the body, only injections or gel provide the best absorption of the active ingredient, and therefore she does not want to prescribe it to me. I am almost at the point of getting Andriol online, as I really suffer from testosterone deficiency. I am irritable, "moody all day", my libido is at zero, and my little friend has become very small since I have been suffering from testosterone deficiency! The injection only lasts for 1 week and for the remaining 10 weeks nothing works! However, I must add that my testosterone deficiency is quite severe and almost zero if not substituted. Thank you for answering my question: Would it be possible, since the effect of 3 pumps is not perfect yet, to take a combination of "Andriol Testocaps 40mg" AND 1-2 pumps of Testogel? Or switch completely to Andriol Testocaps 40mg? Best regards, Stefan

Dr. Med. Thomas Kreutzig

Dear Stefan,
Your urologist is right about the absorption of testosterone through the oral route. Another option, which is certainly better, would be to apply the testosterone gel to the back of the thighs, buttocks or back area.
In principle, testosterone doesn't care through which skin area it penetrates.
Perhaps this is simply the better alternative. Another option would be the injection of a three-month depot (Nebido).

Best regards, Dr. T. Kreutzig-Langenfeld

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