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| 3 | Low T (250) | Major water retention. | This is driving me crazy. I would try this for 1 month and quit becasue of major water retention. But it did make me feel better over all so I tried it again. I did this for 6 months. Im frustrated. Im wondering if I stay on it will the water retention go away. I was using 2 pumps whcih put me at 403 then after a month it dropped to 288 so the Dr put me up to 3 pumps. Not sure what my levels are yet. Anyone know if the water retention goes away after a while? | M | 42 | 6 months 3 Pumps 1X day | 8/6/2012 | 3 | dizzyness, no sex drive, monster energy and always working out. | I have hypogonadism, androgel is most effective way to keep most level application of testostrone. 40 years on testostrone thearpy | M | 49 | 5 months 10mg 1X day | 6/4/2011 | 3 | Secondary Hypogonadism | Major water retention, drastically increased my HGB, HCT, and red blood cell count. Also, converted into estrogen at a higher rate than normal. | After being on androgel for 3 years my doctor realized that I was part of the 10% non-responders on androgel. Due to having a large number of hair follicles all over body including application site the gel did not absorb at a high enough rate to be effective. He switched me to depo testosterone shots and I feel great. High sex drive, morning erections, losing fat and gaining muscle. Also my mood has greatly improved. If you are a non-responder ask your doctor to be placed on shots instead, it changed my life for the better! | M | 36 | 3 years | 9/12/2008 | 3 | Low Testosterone/Sex Drive | I never saw an increase in libido or energy, burt began growing hair on my chest and stomach, was always hairless. I had hte reputation of being very well hung and after 3 years on androgel have lost 1"+ from penis length, 1/2 curcumference and the boys have srhunk to hald the size they used to be, pretty much totally impotent and incapable of ejacualtion now, which might be due to spinal cord damage from injury | I was hoping it would work, i've always had a lean muscular body, which at least I still have, testosterone is still low never elevated that much | M | 60 | 3 years | 8/28/2008 | 3 | Female Sexual Dysfunction | Weight gain (water retention)! Fine hair on arms turning darker. Few spots on shoulders. Weight gain wouldn't shift, even when using Lasix (diuretic). So I quit. | This stuff is great if your libido has gone AWOL. This was prescribed to me by a sexuologist. The effect became noticeable after about 17 days, but the full effect wasn't felt until week 5 or 6. | F | 39 | 8 weeks | 7/2/2007 | 3 | Low libido | Water retention! (weight gain). Few zits on shoulders (not bothersome). | Androgel was very effective at increasing libido for me. This medication was prescribed to me by a sexuologist because I have suffered from libido going AWOL for the last 10 years. The positve effect started to manifest itself after about 17 days. However, the full effect didn't come into swing until week 6. Increased intensity of orgasm, frequent feelings of lust, increased desire & arousal. Also excellent for quashing depression, anxiety & insomnia. Weight gain would not budge, even when using Lasix (diuretic) 2x daily. After 2 months I gave up. | F | 39 | 60 days | 6/27/2007 | 3 | hypogonadism (low testosterone) | Increased my PSA slightly. Not a big deal according to my urologist. Sort of watery and expensive. | Higher co-pays with my insurance company made me decide to switch to Testim gel last month. I feel better with the same dose on the Testim. I put it on at night and shower in the morning because it smells like mild cologne. Not a big deal to me. Just trying to be low-profile. | M | 56 | 10 months | 9/28/2004 | 4 | Low T | I've had two Basel Cell carcinomas (cancers) removed, both on my shoulders where the gel goes, along with a few non-cancerous growths that were removed/checked. WTF | Does AndroGel cause skin cancer?! Quite a coincidence that I've had two removed, only on my shoulders. | M | 69 | 6 years 3pumps/day 1X day | 12/5/2021 | 4 | Now over 17 yrs since 40 for HIV | Deepening of Voice occurs always through the years after two weeks stop/start therapy You must learn to monitor salt and that is hard because it is found(sodium) in everything sometimes it depends on cycle(yourself) as strange as it sounds to move to bed time after a shower if it is making you sluggish during the day and these events occur over years, Number Two If you don't work out taking it stop it, You will just get fat Case Closed on that, You MUST REMEMBER this Drug and it predecessors was designed for Individuals that had a Viral Load of HIV that was depleting there Testosterone. In the general Public does that equate to efficacy the cause of low T? No it does not, Low T in the Modern world is environmental, Plastics, Soy in food, stress in the Digital world etc. You may not need the dose your Doctor says, Women Dr's are worthless concerning Low T, It is just not their forte | Before embarking on a low T quest if I was HIV Negative, I would remove all environmental products,food,stress and just try plain walking each day.My comments are so because I read all the posts and You are looking for a magic bullet when you don't even know the cause. I believe me I know cause and effect | M | 58 | 17 years 40.5 2X day | 11/29/2016 | 4 | Now over 17 yrs since 40 for HIV | Deepening of Voice occurs always through the years after two weeks stop/start therapy You must learn to monitor salt and that is hard because it is found(sodium) in everything sometimes it depends on cycle(yourself) as strange as it sounds to move to bed time after a shower if it is making you sluggish during the day and these events occur over years, Number Two If you don't work out taking it stop it, You will just get fat Case Closed on that, You MUST REMEMBER this Drug and it predecessors was designed for Individuals that had a Viral Load of HIV that was depleting there Testosterone. In the general Public does that equate to efficacy the cause of low T? No it does not, Low T in the Modern world is environmental, Plastics, Soy in food, stress in the Digital world etc. You may not need the dose your Doctor says, Women Dr's are worthless concerning Low T, It is just not their forte | Before embarking on a low T quest if I was HIV Negative, I would remove all environmental products,food,stress and just try plain walking each day.My comments are so because I read all the posts and You are looking for a magic bullet when you don't even know the cause. I believe me I know cause and effect | M | 58 | 17 years 40.5 2X day | 11/29/2016 | 4 | Low testosterone&energy, depression | Some pimples occationaly | I take 50 mg daily in gel form. I have noticed that I'm much more decisive and virile (strong, leading). My thinking is much more specific and clear (no foggy philosophizing anymore. I have also noticed some improvement in libido and strenght of orgasms. But it didn't helped my depression at all. | M | 46 | 3 years 50 mg 1X day | 12/31/2015 | 4 | low testosterone | I am having trouble with my appetite. Even when I'm very hungry I am not able to eat as much as I normally do as I feel nauseated. My nipples feel a little bigger and always are erect, this is not unpleasant and gives a thrill when touched while aroused. | Over all I feel much better. My chest is bigger and my waist is smaller. (I workout three times a week now) My energy and strength are returning although the day after a hard workout I still feel a little tired. I am feeling very aroused throughout the day but this is much better than feeling sexually numb. My general sense of well being has returned. No one has called me a grouch lately and I haven't wanted to lash out even when I'm angry. My patience with others has returned. | M | 55 | 6 weeks 5mg 1X day | 12/8/2015 | 4 | Low T | Grew hair on my chest for first time! Occasional increased libido. | The main effect was mood. I used to suffer from depression. I didn't have a dramatic personality change, I just don't have this painful depressed feeling. If you're older and depressed, check your T before going on anti-depressants or long psychotherapy. Hasn't done much for my libido or erections, but that's not why I take it. I just switched to injected T because I had to slather Androgel all over to get my T to an acceptable levels. Gross, but you get used to it. | M | 60 | 3 years 6 mg 1X day | 4/9/2011 | 4 | Hypogonadism | More interest in sex. Definite testicle shrinkage, though not necessarily in a bad way. Had "old man nads" (large and hanging down; sometimes hurt myself on my bike seat if I didn't wear biking shorts) before using Androgel. Definite improvement in mood overall. | It took a while for my Dr. to figure out that this was my issue (sore muscles, unable to improve where my weight lifting and cycling were concerned, inability to lose weight). I've never been diagnosed with depression, but can tell a definite improvement in my mood since using this product. Ask your Dr. to test you if you're experiencing these issues! | M | 38 | 1 months 1% 1X day | 3/7/2010 | 4 | Low Testosterone | My cholesterol went from 220 to 410 in five months on AndroGel. Make sure you have regular cholesterol checks. AndroGel made me feel awesome - however, the cholesterol spike is a problem. | M | 35 | 5 months | 9/26/2005 | 4 | Hypogonadism | Testicles have gotten smaller, but my penis now gets hard. | First my scrotum sightened up like it was when I was 16 (before starting Androgel, my testes hung down so badly I was always having up pull them up from under my leg whenever I sat down!). I can get full erections again. My stomach flattened out and looks like it did when I was in college. My muscle tone improved and my pecs got quite a bit bigger. All with no exercise. I feel better and have more energy. I am getting more body hair though. My immune system is stronger. HIV caused the hypogonadism and with proper hormones it is stronger. I take no antiretrovirals in part to the Androgel, in part to many agressive natural treatments. I recommend it over the awful shot and the terrible patch. Who needa a tape on testicle? | M | 32 | 6 months | 5/16/2005 | 5 | pituitary adenoma | Check out my cabergoline/Dostinex comments on this site. Two pumps of the 1.62 Androgel has kept my maleness intact these past 10 years. Naturally,as my T levels improved I also regained libido,beard,body hair,etc. Also,of course,I'm also presribed Dostinex/cabergoline. The most notable effect is an increase in self confidence in social situations. If,for some reason,your T-levels go up a little too high( 800-900) there's a tendency to be a little too aggresive and assertive. I can't explain why this happens but it has occurred a couple times even though the dosage has been the same. As I implied before, this treatment in conjunction with the Dostinex has been great for me. No negative side effects. | M | 77 | 10 years 2 pumps 1X day | 1/31/2021 | 5 | Low testostrone | Ankle swelling | M | 67 | 6 months 60.75 | 8/25/2017 | 5 | Testosterone came back slightly low | None | This stuff is fabulous! My sex drive was a bit low and I was tired and had low energy. I feel like I'm myself again. My sex drive has returned in fact better than before. I have more staMina and last much longer..my wife is very very happy! | M | 49 | 6 months | 11/8/2016 | 5 | Low T and energy | This was a godsend for me. I now have a very healthy sexual drive and great energy. I've not experienced any of the side effects mentioned here. | Love it!!!! | M | 52 | 2 years 2 pumps | 11/22/2014 |