Hormonal therapy for erection problems
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These medicines are given as an injection every 2 to 3 weeks.
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Androderm and Testoderm contain testosterone in a patch that is placed on the skin. AndroGel is a gel that is applied in specific amounts to the arms, legs, shoulders, or upper abdomen. The medicine is then absorbed through the skin.
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These medicines can be used to treat men who have high prolactin levels, which can reduce the amount of testosterone produced by the body and may lead to problems such as infertility or erection problems. Bromocriptine and cabergoline are taken by mouth.
| Author: | Monica Rhodes | Last Updated: May 21, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology/Oncology |
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