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For someone who is new to this topic, yet interested in TRT if needed, would a pill or topical form be a reliable method of TRT? I have no experience injecting myself (or anyone else) with a needle and I’d like to stay away from using them, especially with kids in the house.

AlphaMD's Answer


In general oral medications tend to be the least successful with the most amount of side effects. Topical or injectable medications are more direct applications of Testosterone & much better for benefits to side effects.

Topical works just fine, and would be much better than no treatment at all or oral. Injectable does tend to work the best, but there are things to consider for both.

With injectable, you do need to be careful with needles, but you could always buy a sharps container. With topical, while not innately dangerous you must be careful with potential transfer to your spouse or children, something injections do not need to consider. Topicals are usually twice daily applications to the scrotum and you need to ensure you have time to not be overly hot/sweat when applying it.

This is usually fine for most men, but something to be aware of.

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