If testosterone replacement is indicated and started, the 2 commonly used approaches are either as an injection into the muscle once every 3-6 months or as a gel daily for 3-6 months as well.

Men who use testosterone replacement gels must wash their hands after putting on the medicine. That’s because testosterone can get on other people’s skin. It can cause harmful side effects, especially in children. Gels must be put on skin that is covered by clothes. This can help keep testosterone from getting on other people.

If testosterone replacement is indicated and started, the 2 commonly used approaches are either as an injection into the muscle once every 3-6 months or as a gel daily for 3-6 months as well.

Men who use testosterone replacement gels must wash their hands after putting on the medicine. That’s because testosterone can get on other people’s skin. It can cause harmful side effects, especially in children. Gels must be put on skin that is covered by clothes. This can help keep testosterone from getting on other people.

As with any treatment that you are started on, there will be a discussion of the benefits and the disadvantages with you and if treatment is initiated. We will closely follow up with you through regular exams and blood tests.

Further considerations for Testosterone (Androgen) replacement therapy are that it is appropriate in men with cardiovascular disease or risk of cardiovascular disease. Men who have been successfully treated for prostate cancer may also be candidates but will require closer monitoring. – Testosterone Treatment Singapore

Our doctors will check in on you, usually after 3 months to discuss any improvements to your overall symptoms, namely libido, energy levels and mood.

If you do not notice a difference, we would then measure your testosterone again. If levels remain low, we would explore challenges of the treatment with you (if on a daily gel regime) or a change in dose or route of administration.

If your testosterone levels on recheck are acceptable, we will explore other causes that may contribute to your symptoms as well.

As starting any new medication, your safety is our utmost importance. We will most likely stop your treatment if you experience any adverse events not relating to the dose or route of administration. If there are side effects relating to the dose or administration, we will adjust it accordingly to find the balance for you.

If there are no side effects experienced, we will continue to closely monitor you for a ongoing symptom improvement and or any new side effects.