Originally Posted by
Lee Yoder
Sorry, but I have to strongly dispute this. My urologist, endocrinologist, radiation oncologist and family practice doctors have all told me that under no circumstances should testosterone cream or medication be applied to scrotal area. Read the medication pamphlet and it too will say this. If your testosterone is low, but your 'nads are still producing, applying testosterone meds to this area will cause premature shutdown, and could be a precursor to other nasty things. My low T was due to my remaining testicle not being able to keep up with my body's demand for hormone. It shutdown production and is now pretty much an ornament. Always see a qualified professional before venturing down the path of hormone replacement. If you don't want to use a synthetic form, by all means try a natural supplement, but always consult the proper medical professionals first.
Later,
Sorry, but I have to strongly dispute your dispute. Where do you think you are supposed to apply testosterone patches? Hint: rhymes with nutsack. That's because the skin there is very thin and it is richly supplied with blood vessels. It isn't because its where the boys are or aren't! You don't apply Androgel to your scrotal area because the alcohol carrier in it will burn like Hades. Testosterone cream is suspended in a Safflower Oil carrier and is ok to apply to the scrotum. If you take enough "T" to completely depress the function of your own testicle(s) it/they may atrophy regardless of where the testosterone is applied. I also wonder what makes you think I am not under the care of a qualified physician. Testosterone is a very controlled substance and I for one do not know how to obtain it without a doctor's supervision. That said, my wife and I are avid researchers and probably know as much or more than our doctor in the area of hormone replacement. We need her because she has the credentials and licensing that allow her to legally prescribe the junk that we want. She listens to us and offers her advice and/or guidance when necessary. It is very much a partnership. Never just accept the directives of a physician without question. You are allowed your second opinion and your independent research.
H