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Why and how to switch transmen to testosterone gel
Wednesday 31 July 2024, 12:35 AM

Serum testosterone levels in different forms of testosterone application, compared with testicular secretion (time scales are adjusted per preparation) [Image: Supplied]
With testosterone gel now available and funded in New Zealand, sexual health specialist Massimo Giola explains why it is the preferred therapy for masculinisation and how to go about switching to it
Key points, Testosterone gel is finally available in Aotearoa.
Almost all transmen on injectable T will benefit from the switch to T gel.
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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