T treatments with an infant around

[MJR]

My level was last tested at 170 and I'm going to look into treatment after my thyroid situation is taken care of, but I'm not sure what type to go with. I want to avoid the gels because I have a newborn daughter and don't want to chance her coming into contact with it while handling her. On the other hand, I've heard about the roller coaster effect injections have had on people and that doesn't sound all too appealing to me either. Are there other options out there that you guys are happy with that I can consider?

~Mike

[Davepet]

Don't be afraid of the gels.
First: The transference "problem" is overblown, sure, 15 minutes of vigorous rubbing caused a significant rise in the T level of the female. You know where you put the gel, just be careful about skin to skin contact with that area & everyone will be fine.

Second: the instructions say to wear clothing over the application area, &/or wash before significant contact. Pretty easy to deal with.

If a female or young child brushes up against your exposed application site, they will not get enough exposure to cause any problems. Don't have sex without washing first & don't rest your child on the application site & all will be fine.

Dave

[MJR]

Thanks for the response, Dave.

I should probably mention that I also have a young niece and nephew I see daily who like to hang on their uncle like little monkeys. Is this something I'm going to have to put a stop on if I'm using gels? They're at that age where you can tell them 100 times to be careful about something but they forget all about it in 10 seconds flat. I wouldn't be so concerned during the colder months when I can wear thicker clothing, but summer sounds like a pain.

Is there some kind of routine I can apply with the gels where I don't have to worry about contact after some point? I believe I've read somewhere that you should wait 4 hours or so before washing off the application area. I'm guessing earlier than that would effect absorption. How long does it take the area to at least dry?

[Davepet]

I only know about Testim, others may be different. The instructions say to put it on your shoulders only on areas covered by a short sleeve t shirt, & cover with a shirt once it's dry. Once covered, it's safe.

It's dry but a bit sticky within a minute, I try to give it 5 min or so before I cover it so my clothing doesn't stick to me.

There is a new product out that is applied to the armpits, not sure how available it is yet, though.

Hope that helps,
Dave

[DaveNorCal]

Weekly injections of smaller doses virtually eliminate the roller-coaster effect. Let's say that the standard dose is 100 mg per week. Many doctors have the patient come in for a shot of 200 mg every two weeks or even 300 mg every three weeks. However testosterone clears from the body very quickly regardless of the dose resuling, in these cases, more drastic swings in the level.
However, if given at home, a weekly shot is not inconvenient at all and that frequency would significantly reduce the variations. I'll add that home administered injections are by far the least costly route.