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When the body cannot produce enough of the hormone testosterone naturally, testogel is administered as a replacement.

An androgen or natural hormone, testosterone, regulates men's typical sexual function and controls normal sexual development.

The growth of facial and body hair in the upper arms, a deep voice, sexual desire, muscle mass, and body fat distribution are all male characteristics that depend on testosterone for proper development and maintenance.

Testogel, a testosterone-containing gel, can be applied by men to their healthy skin daily. A constant flow of testosterone travels from the gel via the skin and into the circulation. However, it is important to consult with a doctor before the use and application of testogel.

Before Using Testogel

If you have an allergic reaction to or face any of the below side effects:

• any of the substances included in this leaflet's list of ingredients.

• Testogel's primary component, testosterone,

• enlargement of the tongue, cheeks, lips, or other bodily parts hives, itching, or a rash on the skin

• shortness of breath

• difficulty breathing or swelling

consult with a doctor immediately.

Avoid using Testogel if you have or think that you have:

• prostate cancer

• man breast cancer

Before You Begin Using This

Let your doctor know before a prescription is provided if you have any additional medication food, preservative, or colour sensitivities.

Please let your doctor know if you presently experience any of the following medical conditions or have in the past:

• diabetes

• migraines

• epilepsy

• Sleep apnoea (abnormal pauses in breathing during sleep)

• polycythemia (a blood disorder where too many red blood cells are being produced)

• a tendency to retain fluid (signs may include swollen feet or ankles)

• kidney disease or liver function

• thrombophilia (an abnormality of blood coagulation that increases the risk of thrombosis-blood clots in blood vessels)

• elevated blood calcium levels linked to tumours (hypercalcemia)

• elevated calcium levels in the urine (hypercalciuria)

• either heart disease or high blood pressure

The growth of current prostatic tumours and benign prostatic hyperplasia might be accelerated by testosterone (enlargement of the prostate gland). Additionally, it could make men more likely to get breast cancer.

Your doctor should order testing to ensure you don't already have prostate or breast cancer before starting treatment.

It is possible to have an abnormal rise in the number of red blood cells in the bloodstream if you take Testogel for the body's natural hormone testosterone for an extended time (polycythemia). To keep an eye on this, your doctor could organise regular blood counts.

Before taking Testogel, consult your doctor or pharmacist

The active ingredient, testosterone, may provide a positive result in anti-doping tests; thus, athletes should be aware of this.

The improper use of androgens to increase testosterone and ultimately physical strength in sports involves significant health concerns and is not recommended. Because there are serious health risks associated with taking androgens or the next dose for any reason other than what your doctor has prescribed, it is strongly cautioned against doing so.

Using different medications

Inform your doctor if you are taking any additional medications, including those you purchase from a drugstore, grocery store, or health food shop without a prescription.

Testogel and some other medicines could interact with one another, consisting of:

• Medications such as pain and inflammation insulin are used to manage blood sugar levels.

• a drug called bupropion is used to help people stop smoking

• cyclosporin, a medication that lowers immune response

• a few herbal remedies

• medications are known as oral anticoagulants that cause thinning of blood and treat or prevent blood clots

• Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and corticosteroids are hormones that are used to reduce inflammation.

• oxyphenbutazone, a medication for pain management and inflammation

Testogel may interact with these drugs or alter how effectively they function. You may need to take more drugs or adjust the dose of your present ones.

Testosterone Treatment

Male hypogonadism sometimes referred to as "Low T," is a disorder in which the body is unable to create enough hormones because of a problem with the pituitary gland, brain, or testicles. Testosterone replacement treatment, also known as androgen replacement therapy, is licensed to treat this condition. To aid with weariness, erectile dysfunction, and lack of sex drive, men utilise testosterone treatments such as patches, gels, tablets, injections, or lotions.

Patients who start testosterone therapy often continue it for the remainder of their lives. Every six to twelve months, doctors may evaluate the patient's hormone levels. The frequency of the examinations may vary depending on the patient.

Can Low Testosterone Cause High Blood Pressure?

Many men have low testosterone, which is a common medical problem. According to some estimates, 4 out of 10 males over the age of 45 have low T. In addition to affecting many men, high blood pressure is linked to some detrimental health outcomes, most notably heart disease and stroke.

Since there is some proof that testosterone influences blood pressure in the body, many people wonder whether having low testosterone might increase their risk factors for hypertension (high blood pressure). Low testosterone levels could be a serious health risk factor for high blood pressure and other linked illnesses, according to some evidence, even if the effects of male reproductive organs' low T on blood pressure are still being researched.

Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy The Best Option For You?

Why not use supplements to treat low testosterone levels?

Wait a minute. A natural testosterone level doesn't need any further care. The hazards and benefits of testosterone replacement treatment over the long term remain unknown. Only men with common low testosterone symptoms and whose blood tests support this diagnosis should consider taking testosterone replacement therapy. The only way to determine if testosterone treatment is ideal for you is to speak with your doctor.

Side Effects

Contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you have adverse effects while using too much Testogel.

Any medication may cause unwanted effects. While they are sometimes severe, they are often not. If you experience any negative effects, you could require medical attention.

Inform your doctor if you notice any of the following and they disturb you:

• increased sensitivity

• mood shifts

• high blood pressure

• diarrhoea

• hair fall

• a feeling of pins and needles or a tingling sensation

• loss of memory

• prostatic disorders such as difficulty or pain while urinating, frequent urination painful

• enlarged breasts

• dizziness

• hives, dry or stinging skin, redness, irritation, and other skin reactions

• headaches

These are the typically reported Testogel side effects.

Your doctor may conduct blood tests to keep track of your red blood cell counts and elevated haemoglobin levels, which may be impacted by testosterone treatment usage.

If you experience any of the following, contact your doctor right once or go to the local hospital's Accident & Emergency department:

• A blood clots corticosteroids may cause painful swelling in one leg, abrupt changes in skin colour, such as becoming pale, red, or blue, sudden breathlessness, sudden unexplained coughing high blood calcium levels, sudden chest pain, extreme light-headedness, or vertigo, severe stomach pain, or prolonged skin contact.

• Jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and eyes

There are some severe adverse effects on the list above. If you have one of these signs, you might require certain laboratory tests hospitalisation or urgent medical care.

The following are a few unfavourable effects of the usual starting dose or double dose therapy:

• higher tendency to retain fluid (signs may include swollen feet or ankles)

• gaining weight

• electrolyte adjustments

• undesired, frequent, or protracted erections that hurt

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