How Long Does Androgel Stay In Your Body

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Androgel - Long Term Use

Dr. Frascino,Thanks. Your the best. Your forum has helped me greatly over the years and your camp gets a laugh out of me every time. I have been on Androgel for two years. My testosterone on Androgel is normal. I am doing fine on it but am...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,What long-term side effects? A happy upstanding Mr. Happy? Take a read through the archives. I'm quite sure I've addressed this concern multiple times over the years.Briefly, if you are taking testosterone replacement because you have... Read more »

How long do you need to stay on testosterone replacement?

I am taking androgel for low testosterone. Basically I am wondering will my body ever start... Read more »

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androgel - long term use

Hi. Thanks for all the help. This forum is great.I am doing great and really don't want to... Read more »

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