Testosterone gel is used to manage conditions such as hypogonadism, in which you are deficient in the male hormone testosterone, according to the National Library of Medicine. Typical conditions of hypogonadism include orchiectomy (surgical removal of the testes) and cryptorchidism (a failure of the testes to descend).
Features
Testosterone gel is a synthetic androgen medication that is used to increase your testosterone levels.
Use
Drugs.com indicates that testosterone gel should be applied onto dry skin as your doctor instructs. You must let it dry for about 5 minutes and wash your hands immediately so that its contents will not further absorb into your blood.
Side Effects
The National Library of Medicine says that you may develop a skin reaction at the application site. These symptoms include redness, itching, swelling and even irritation. Testosterone gel's other side effects include a headache, trouble sleeping, mood swings and an increased blood pressure.
Overdose
In some cases, applying too much testosterone gel may lead to an overdose. Symptoms may include vomiting and nausea. Fortunately, an overdose of this medication is not life-threatening.
Warning
Drugs.com indicates that testosterone gel is potentially flammable. You should not smoke until after the gel has dried.
