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Which hormone are more effective and less side effect injection or pump?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Testosterone?: All can have the same side effects - they are dose and duration related. Gels might have local dermatological reactions.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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