First Testopel Insertion

I have been on TRT for about 6 or 7 years...always on Androgel 1.62, up until two weeks ago when my urologist suggested Testopel. He gave me a shot of Cypionate to last me until my appointment yesterday. I didn't really care for the shot...left me with zero libido and pretty run down. Also, that two week window left me to imagine all sorts of crazy things about my upcoming procedure to insert the pellets.

I went into the Doc's office yesterday and he gave me a local anesthetic, which was painless, then proceeded to implant the pellets. The entire procedure was literally completely painless and took less than ten minutes. 24 hours later and I feel like I have a bruise at the site, but it is not what I would categorize as pain. The doctor said it would take a few days to take effect...but honestly, I feel pretty good today.

My numbers were never really great with the gel, unless I took ALOT of it, which one endo had me do...but that also raised my red count through the roof. We will see how I react to the pellets over time. My main point of this post is that if you are thinking about something other than gel or shots and are concerned about the procedure to have the pellets implanted, don't be. It was really not a big deal at all...I am hoping to have continued success, so I don't have to go back to smearing myself with gel every morning.

REPLY

REPORT

1 Reply

Unfortunately, finding the right dose for any given person is always a matter of trial and error, especially with the gels.

Are you still doing well on the Testopel?

The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including administration site irritation, redness, mood changes, libido changes, and weight changes.

You can find more information by clicking this NDC code: 43773-1001

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Has anyone had problems with expelling pellets from the insertion site on the back glute? I ran a lot. I'm an ultra ...

2 REPLIES

I've been on testopel for 10 yrs. This past Friday I had another placement. This is by far the worst ever. Within 2 ...

4 REPLIES

I have a yeast infection and want to know if I HAVE to insert the cream into my vagina? Can I not just apply it around v...

1 REPLY

How do I take Super Apeti Plus? Is it taken orally or as a suppository? ## After taking this as a suppository, it appear...

5 REPLIES

Hi When I first had jadelle inserted I had normal seven days period until after five years when I inserted a new one abo...

1 REPLY

T level was @ 400 but was having all the symptoms of low T so I had 10 pellets inserted 1/23. had levels checked 3/12 an...

23 REPLIES

Hey guys, Lived with Low T for 30+ years. I'm 55. Libido is low, fatigued, fat, sleep disorders... Doc is going to g...

12 REPLIES

My Doctor has informed me that Testopel has been pulled off the market. Are other people being told this and does anyone...

10 REPLIES

This is my third round of Testopel. by far the best way to get Testosterone. Several things bothering me: My doctor refu...

7 REPLIES

cost of testopel ?? ## for 750 mg in a single dose of Testopel 950.00 plus 240 .00 for insert of 10 for a primary treatm...

6 REPLIES