Perrigo Testosterone Gel

Testosterone enters the bloodstream through the skin and may affect sexual desire and other androgen-sensitive symptoms. Benefits are not immediate, and not everyone is suitable for treatment. Side effects can include acne, increased facial or body hair, scalp hair thinning, mood changes, or voice changes. Some effects may persist after stopping, so report changes early.

Treatment requires review of your symptoms, health history, medicines, and sometimes blood testosterone levels. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, liver disease, and hormone-sensitive conditions may alter whether it is appropriate. Discuss contraception if pregnancy is possible.

Apply only the prescribed amount to the instructed clean, dry skin area. Wash your hands after application, let the gel dry, and cover the site with clothing as directed. Avoid skin-to-skin transfer until the product has dried and the area is covered; testosterone can affect another person, including a child. Do not apply extra gel if a dose is missed, and do not share the container.

Keep follow-up appointments so the clinician can review benefit, side effects, and blood results. Read more about [Testosterone Gel](/materials/testosterone-gel/) and [Testosterone Therapy for Women](/treatments/menopause-and-hormone-therapy/testosterone-therapy-for-women/).

Get urgent help for severe allergic symptoms, chest pain, sudden breathlessness, or a sudden neurological change. Contact your prescriber promptly for a deepening voice, significant acne, new facial hair, scalp hair loss, marked mood change, or unexpected vaginal bleeding. If gel contacts a child or pregnant person, wash the skin and seek medical advice.

Ask why testosterone is being considered, where to apply it, how much to use, and how long a monitored trial should last. Ask which blood tests are needed, how transfer will be prevented, what symptoms mean the dose needs review, and what to do if pregnancy becomes possible.