It is difficult to evaluate the effect of testosterone on a male body. This hormone is actively involved in the development of bone tissue and protein metabolism, and is also responsible for sexual arousal and gender characteristics of a secondary nature. In addition, the amount of testosterone hormone affects the sexual behavior of men and erectile abilities. Therefore, it is very important to maintain its content in the norm, with which testosterone in tablets helps to cope.
Varieties of testosterone preparations
In general, testosterone tablets are divided into synthetic and natural varieties. Natural testosterone is made from raw materials of vegetable origin such as legumes or soy. In the laboratory, testosterone hormone is synthesized, resulting in an almost identical human testosterone. This kind of testosterone does not have a good digestibility of the body. It is able to maintain the testosterone content at a high level for about a day. As a result, energy and sexual arousal increase, bone density increases and overall health improves. But there are possible side reactions like excessive accumulation of cholesterol in the body, strong puffiness and high blood pressure.
Testosterone in tablets is much more convenient to use, but they cost more than injections and are less effective.
A distinctive feature of synthetic testosterone is its instant absorption into the bloodstream and a more pronounced effect on the body. The composition of natural preparations differs from natural preparations. The use of such drugs causes sharp fluctuations in the hormonal level. At sharp jumps of testosterone hormone in men there is an occurrence of anxiety and nervousness, aggression and irritability, there is a headache and spasm of muscles.
Methyltestosterone
All the usual testosterone preparations are usually made in injections, as this hormone is purified by passing it through the liver with its enzymes. In order to create a stable drug, the hormone molecule was modified, resulting in it being easily absorbed through intestinal mucous membranes and ceased to break down in the liver. The drug was called Methyltestosterone. This is the first testosterone in tablets, which was created for the therapy of breast cancer. But its use led to strong side effects on the liver, so the drug was not widely available.
Andriol
This testosterone in tablets, or rather in capsules, was produced on the basis of Methyltestosterone, only a toxic effect when using this drug on the liver is absent. In pharmacology this drug is still called Androcox, Virigen or Undecanoate. According to pharmacists, these drugs are absorbed into the lymph, not reaching the liver. These medicines refer to prohormones, do not cause edemas and do not inhibit the secretion of their own testosterone in men.
Instructions for use
Men are given testosterone preparations in cases of pronounced delay in sexual development and maturation. In addition, these hormonal drugs are prescribed with underdevelopment of the genitals, eunuchoidism, oligospermia against the background of impaired spermatogenesis and impotence of the endocrine type. Often, the hormone in the tablet form is used to treat such male androgenic problems as a decline in physical and mental activity, a significant reduction in erection and libido.
Important! As practice shows, these hormonal drugs do not have a pronounced anabolic effect, therefore in bodybuilding, tablet preparations of testosterone are not used.
A tablet hormone is used in the complex therapy of osteoporosis caused by androgen deficiency, post-stroke syndrome or hypopituitarism. Also, these drugs are used in hormone replacement therapy for men's menopause and infertility against the background of spermatogenesis. As for the doses, they are determined by the andrologist personally for each patient, depending on the age and general health status.
If you take testosterone capsules on an empty stomach, then the absorption will occur at a very low level.
It is necessary to take the drug of tableted testosterone after or during meals inside. It should be taken into account the fact that the food you eat should not be too rich in fats, so that lymphogenic absorption is maximally effective. Capsules are washed down with water, swallowing without sniffing. Usually treatment lasts a month or two. In the treatment of impotence or men's menopause, a hormone is prescribed daily for 10 mg for a month or two.
Contraindications and Adverse Reactions
Tablet hormone is strongly contraindicated in male prostate or breast carcinoma, even if suspected of such a diagnosis. In addition, caution should be given to similar drugs for adolescent patients. It is not recommended to take the drug to persons who have a particular hypersensitivity to its components. You can not take a tabletted male hormone in coronary or heart failure, hypercalcemia or nephrosis, diabetes or a violation of the liver function. If the patient has epilepsy, migraine, or hypertension, regular monitoring of the specialist is necessary throughout the therapeutic period.
Warning! Prolonged uncontrolled intake of tableted testosterone can trigger the formation of tumorous formations in the prostate, as well as cause a decline in the production of semen.
The ability of tableted testosterone to interact with other drugs should be considered. So, the hormone enhances the action of hypoglycemic agents and anticoagulants. In addition, for the period of treatment it is forbidden to drink alcoholic products, because alcohol significantly reduces the therapeutic effect of the hormone.
The intake of tableted testosterone can provoke a number of very unflattering adverse reactions. Among them, the most prominent are: seborrhea, rapid erection, acne, puffiness, increased libido, allergic manifestations. In addition, patients may receive reactions such as impaired spermatogenesis, erythrocytosis, hypercalcemia, abnormal penis enlargement, priapism, or too early adolescent sexual maturation. Some patients noted the occurrence of nausea, dizziness, gastrointestinal bleeding, metrorrhagia, occurrence of gynecomastia, sleep apnea, nesting baldness, etc.
