| Table 5: | ||||
|
Choice
of Testosterone Preparation
|
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|
|
Intramuscular
|
Gel
|
Patch
(Genital and nongenital) |
Buccal
|
| Convenience |
∝
|
+++
|
++
|
?
|
| Stigma |
No
|
No
|
Yes
|
No
|
| Physiologic |
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Side Effects |
Systemic
|
Local+
|
Local+++
|
Local++
|
| Cost |
$
|
$$$$
|
$$$
|
$$$
|
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