Question 1

how soon after i apply 2 pumps of androgel  can i take a shower?

Accepted Answer

Shower 1st then appl: Rather than apply AndroGel then shower, consider switching your morning routine around so that you shower 1st, then apply gel. That way you don't need to worry about absorption. Ideally, the longer you leave it on, the better (up to a point of course).

Question 2

i was just put on two pumps of androgel 1.62. what is the best area for absorption ?

Accepted Answer

Underarm: It is generally recommended to apply this to the underarm. It absorbs fine there and it is less likely to get on anyone else (such as wife/girlfriend, daughter, etc).

If you have any questions about how and where to apply, the doc who prescribed it should be able to help. Shoulders also.

Question 3

what is your opinion of  androgel?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone: Androgel is a topically applied form of testosterone.  It is used to replace testosterone in appropriately selected patients.

Question 4

any risk from prolonged pumping?

Accepted Answer

Breast feeding: Let down is better when baby is at the bereast.

Question 5

what are boob pumps?

Accepted Answer

Not sure what u mean: A breast pump can be purchased after having a baby to help promote milk production. They are available are large retail stores. There are also pumps that are sold under the false impression that they will increase breast size. These are scams and should be avoided.

Question 6

what is "pumping and dumping?"

Accepted Answer

Discarding breastmil: Pumping and dumping refers to pumping breast milk and then throwing it away rather than feeding it to your baby.  This practice is most frequently used when a breast feeding mother consumes alcohol and then, instead of giving that milk to her baby (since alcohol passes into breast milk), she throws it out and feeds her baby something else (preferably stored breast milk).

Question 7

when are pain pump used for pain?

Accepted Answer

Severe pain: Typically for severe intractable cancer pain or pain from other conditions such as low back pain that is not well controlled by other means.

Question 8

how long do ftm penis pumps last?

Accepted Answer

Depend...: Any man-made product will break down depending on the product quality and how  and how often used. So, it may last few days to years. Who knows?

But i wonder why someone at 20 asks penile pump for.

Be careful of its use, see and talk with professionals to avoid possible inadvertent side effect. Besides, avoid overindulgence and obsession. 

Best luck...

Question 9

what are brown pumps on your penis?

Accepted Answer

Pearly penile papule: A circle of tiny symetric bumps around corona of the penile glans head). These are perfectly normal and thus nothing to worry about. Check with your dr. If and when you have a routine physical medical examination.

Question 10

does androgel stimulate muscle growth?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone : Androgen is replacement testosterone.  Testosterone causes virilization so it can facilitate muscle growth in the proper setting of a high protein diet and weight lifting.

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