Female testosterone gel

Testosterone gel delivers testosterone through the skin. A clinician may discuss it when symptoms such as persistently reduced sexual desire need a structured assessment and other contributors have been considered. It is not a general energy treatment, and a product made for another person or a different dose should not be substituted.

Possible androgen effects include acne, increased facial or body hair, scalp hair thinning, voice change, or mood changes. Some effects can persist after stopping, so early reporting matters. The gel can transfer to another person through skin contact before the application area is washed or covered.

Apply the prescribed amount to the specified clean, dry skin area and let it dry before dressing. Wash your hands after application, keep the area covered as directed, and wash it before close skin contact with another person. Avoid applying it to breasts, genitals, broken skin, or areas not listed in your instructions. Keep the container away from children and pets, and follow the product’s storage and disposal directions. Attend requested follow-up checks so the dose can be reviewed.

Contact your prescriber promptly for new voice deepening, rapid hair growth, severe acne, marked mood change, or unexpected bleeding. Seek urgent advice after accidental transfer to a child or pregnant person, or if a serious allergic reaction develops. Tell the prescriber about pregnancy, breastfeeding, liver problems, or hormone-sensitive conditions before starting or continuing treatment.

What symptom is this intended to treat, and when should we review it? Where should I apply it, and how will you monitor hormone levels and side effects? What contact precautions apply to my household?