Absorption of Testosterone Gel 1% (Testim) from Three Different Application Sites

Testim Gel 1% applied to various anatomical sites increases TT and CTfree into the normal range; the best levels are achieved with arms/shoulder application. Flexibility in the application site of Testim is possible if TT or CTfree is monitored to ensure adequate therapeutic levels. Anemia, possibly associated with testosterone deficiency, was an incidental finding in several men and was corrected with topical testosterone replacement. Guay AT, Smith TM, and Offutt LA. Absorption of testosterone gel 1% (Testim) from three different application sites. J Sex Med 2009;6:2601-2610.