jawa42 - I use even tinier amounts and I am still using testim 1% gel. No need for syringe or anything (but well done Tulip for managing this with such a small sachet!). Just squeeze out tiny blob. When I eventually have to change to the stronger Testogel sachets I will be squeezing out a lentil sized blob!!! My tubes last weeks. I never measure how long. Those guidelines - tube must last 8 days - I would suggest is a maximum. Try the lowest dose you possibly can for about 4 months and then if necessary increase slightly. We don't want to OD on this stuff! T measurements are inaccurate at the low levels women experience as the tests are designed to measure T levels in men, which arer 10 x higher.
How long have you been taking a dose as high as this?
Also even despite the inaccuracies of blood tests for T, now you have been taking it for some time at this high dose, your doc should ask for these just to check that you are not above the level for women....
Keep us updated!
Hurdity x