Lupin testosterone gel: what to know

Testosterone gel delivers medicine through the skin. In women, testosterone therapy may be considered for a specific clinical reason after a clinician reviews symptoms, health history, medicines, and other possible causes. The product strength, amount, and application site must come from the prescriber; do not copy another person's dose.

Possible unwanted effects include acne, oily skin, increased facial or body hair, scalp hair thinning, voice changes, mood changes, or menstrual changes. Some effects may not reverse after stopping. Testosterone can also transfer to another person through skin contact while the application area still contains medicine.

Apply the gel exactly as the product instructions and prescriber specify. Wash and dry your hands after application, allow the site to dry, keep it covered as instructed, and prevent skin contact with children, pets, and others. Follow advice about bathing, swimming, and changing clothes so medicine is not transferred.

Keep follow-up appointments for symptom review and blood tests if requested. Tell your clinician about pregnancy, breastfeeding, liver problems, hair or voice changes, acne, mood symptoms, or other hormone products. Never increase, share, or stop the gel without advice.

Contact your prescriber promptly for new voice deepening, rapid hair growth, severe acne, marked mood change, unusual bleeding, or signs of accidental exposure in another person. Seek urgent help for chest pain, severe shortness of breath, sudden weakness, or a serious allergic reaction such as facial swelling or trouble breathing.

Ask why testosterone is being considered, how to apply your specific gel, which tests are needed, and how benefit will be judged. Ask what to do after skin-to-skin transfer, a missed application, or contact with a child or partner.