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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Muzza on November 28, 2018, 10:44:48 AM

Title: tostran 2% gel how much ?
Post by: Muzza on November 28, 2018, 10:44:48 AM

So for the last year Ive been using testim gel making the tube last about a week, put in for a repeat
supply and have now been given tostran how much do I use ?

thanks

Title: Re: tostran 2% gel how much ?
Post by: Hurdity on November 28, 2018, 03:26:48 PM

Hi Muzza - hopefully this thread will tell you the information you need to know:

https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,39588.msg627850.html#msg627850

Tostran is twice as concentrated as Testim gel and you have been taking a higher than average dose I would say - I presume you have your levels tested regularly? Maybe you have no ovaries so needing more?

Hurdity x

Title: Re: tostran 2% gel how much ?
Post by: Muzza on November 28, 2018, 08:37:08 PM

Thanks Hurdity

No I still have my ovaries, Im 47 I have the mirena coil, evorel 100 patches and the the testim gel.

So basically I need to half the dose of what I normally have of the testim gel ?

Never had a proper hormone level test, they never seem to want to do it here.  I even had a testosterone
implant put in during the summer and it came out intact after 4 months !

thanks for all your advice xx

Title: Re: tostran 2% gel how much ?
Post by: Hurdity on November 29, 2018, 04:44:47 PM

Yes half the amount provdied it is absorbed in a similar way - but as it's more concentrated then it's less ideal as you could get more peaks and troughs in T levels. The info on the other thread I linked to will tell you how much gel is in each pump and how much T per pump. The Chelsea and Westminster hospital leaflet recommends starting at two pumps per week of Tostran rising to no more than 3 if necessary if I recall. Also you may absorb this differently due to the different products it's mixed with.

Hurdity x

Title: Re: tostran 2% gel how much ?
Post by: Smauskin on December 05, 2018, 09:09:20 PM

Hello,
I'm also seeking advice on Tostran.

At my request GP has prescribed Tostran to improve my libido and help with lack of energy/aches & pains.

I have a Mirena cool and use Sandrena gel daily.

Previously (2 years ago) prescribed Testogel by Annie Evans but didn't use more than a few weeks as felt edgy on it.
Keen to have another try now but GP & pharmacist unclear as to dosage.

Reading through your helpful posts here I think I have 2 options:

1: 1 full pump every 2/3 days
Or
2: I corn kernel (or half a split pea sized) pump daily.

Keener or the latter (easier to remember and avoid a ‘big' dose every few days)

Can anyone suggest which is preferable? And where I should apply? Buttocks? Thighs? Shoulders? Inner arm? Tummy?

Thank you.

Title: Re: tostran 2% gel how much ?
Post by: Smauskin on December 06, 2018, 10:33:03 AM

Muzza - any chance you could discuss/advise Tostran use with me please?

Title: Re: tostran 2% gel how much ?
Post by: Hurdity on December 06, 2018, 03:23:01 PM

I answered on your new thread :)

Hurdity x