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What Should The Normal Dosage For Testosterone Be?

I recently started on testosterone crime, 5mg. It dispenses the amount for me but it seems like it lets more and more out everyday. How am I supposes to know if I m getting too much? Also I ve been putting it on my inner thigh, is that a good place? Thanks
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
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Hi,Dear.The dose of testosterone cream/gel is 50mg of 1% concentration to start with.That can be dispensed by 4 pump actuations,pack of 50 mg,2 packs of 25 mg.And the ideal site for application is on shoulders and upper arms and on abdominal are preferably at same time and same site everyday.You should wash your hands thoroughly after applying with soap and water.Take care not to come in skin to skin contact with any other person /child,wash the area with soap and water before physical contact.
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What Should The Normal Dosage For Testosterone Be?

Hi,Dear.The dose of testosterone cream/gel is 50mg of 1% concentration to start with.That can be dispensed by 4 pump actuations,pack of 50 mg,2 packs of 25 mg.And the ideal site for application is on shoulders and upper arms and on abdominal are preferably at same time and same site everyday.You should wash your hands thoroughly after applying with soap and water.Take care not to come in skin to skin contact with any other person /child,wash the area with soap and water before physical contact. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health