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Applecrumble24 · 05/07/2024 22:26

Does anyone know how much gel is in the testosterone sachets? I’m sure I read it on her somewhere that it’s useful to draw it up into a syringe to get the dose and divide by 8. I’m not sure what size syringe to get

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HTruffle · 05/07/2024 22:27

Yes you have to use 1/8 of a sachet. There is very little in each one. I’m afraid I don’t have a pack just now to look but it’s less than a half teaspoonful. It’s easy to measure out by eye in my opinion, I just do a little smear of it.

Applecrumble24 · 06/07/2024 14:28

Ok thanks. Just thought a syringe would be easier!

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olderbutwiser · 06/07/2024 14:31

I;ve tried the whole tiny syringe thing but I found it not worth the faff and mess. (I have access to all sorts of sizes of syringe, used a 5ml one). Just mark the date you start, work out the date of the last dose, and judge it by eye as you go along.

RandomMess · 06/07/2024 14:42

The pharmacist wanted to discuss this with me in detail in a small chemist in front of everyone.

I was not impressed!!!

I guess as long as you make it 8 days with roughly the same amount then all is well as you won't be overdosing.

Was anyone given any advice on wear to place it 🤷🏽‍♀️

Applecrumble24 · 06/07/2024 17:34

@RandomMess anywhere you don’t mind a bit of extra hair?! I understand that can be a side effect.
I’m using it on the top of my thigh

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Droolylabradors · 07/07/2024 12:52

I suggest not over thinking it.
Petit pois size is what I aim for.

Some weeks I eke it out to 9 days, other weeks it's gone in 6 or 7.

Ive still only gone from 0.04 to 0.08 in 9 months of using it.

No hair growth or other side effects.

Applecrumble24 · 07/07/2024 16:36

@Droolylabradors
Is it having the dreaded desired effect?

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Droolylabradors · 07/07/2024 16:46

It has done. But I'm waiting for gynae surgery so whilst I want sex, I also don't want sex!!!

iamyourequal · 07/07/2024 20:51

You are overthinking it a bit OP. No syringe necessary. Just use a pea size amount and it lasts about a week. I’ve been keeping all my empties to tally up to make sure I’m not overdoing it. I apply it somewhere different each time.

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