AndroGel 1.62% dosage information: Apply to shoulders and upper arms only. Do not apply AndroGel 1.62% to any other areas of the body, such as your stomach area (abdomen), penis, scrotum, chest, armpits (axillae), or knees.

It is used for hormone replacement in men who are not able to produce enough testosterone (for example, due to hypogonadism). This medication is absorbed through the skin, enters your bloodstream, and helps your body reach normal testosterone levels.

Make sure that you wash your hands with soap and water before and after applying the gel. Apply AndroGel® 1% to a clean, dry, intact skin of the shoulders, upper arms, or abdomen (stomach), unless your doctor tells you to use it on another part of your body.

Treating normal aging with testosterone therapy is not advisable. If you don't have a medical condition that's contributing to your decline in testosterone levels, your doctor might suggest natural ways to boost testosterone, such as losing weight and increasing muscle mass through resistance exercise.

Topical testosterone produced an average increase of 60% in penile length and 52.9% in girth. The greatest growth response occurred in prepubertal male subjects with a minimal response in postpubertal male subjects.

Over 150 hypogonadal men who received the AndroGel replacement for 6 months showed significant improvement in sexual function, mood, lean mass, and muscle strength and decreases in fat mass and percent body fat (3).

After the first application of Androgel to hypogonadal men, serum testosterone levels rose into the normal range within 30 min followed by a gradual rise throughout the following 24 hours (Figure 1).

It helps maintain a range of critical functions, including generating red blood cells, distributing body fat, preserving bone density, producing sperm, and, yes, increasing muscle mass.

Do not change your dose without talking to your doctor. Never apply AndroGel 1.62% to the following areas: stomach area (abdomen), penis, scrotum, chest, armpits (axillae), or knees. AndroGel 1.62% is not meant for use in women.

It is best to apply testosterone gel or solution in the morning. To help you remember to apply testosterone topical, apply it at around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.

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Testosterone levels are measured through blood tests. Most doctors agree that a “normal” reading falls anywhere between 300 to 1,000 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL). About 40% of men over age 45 will have levels that come in below that range. But a low reading by itself isn't enough to warrant alarm.