I started the testosterone gel Thursday night. I have a syringe like thing for measuring it out (but no needle), and each night I have to rub a decent size dollop of the goo into my upper arm and shoulder. At first seemed ridiculous and everywhere, but actually absorbs pretty quickly.
But... it smells bad. I know I have a sensitive schnoz, but it smells like medicine-y stinky boy body odor or something. I felt like I reeked when I crawled into bed, and I could still smell it when I woke up. I showered and went to yoga Friday morning, and wearing a t-shirt and starting to sweat a little, I swore I could still smell it. Yuck.
I worry it will make our bedding, mattress, pillows, etc. stink forever. And I work in close quarters - I don't want to be the stinky girl! I may have to start using slightly scented hand lotion or something to make myself less self-conscious.
And I hope the smell is the only side effect. I got the gel straight from a pharmacy for the Sunshine Clinic and it came with no paperwork - risks, instructions, etc. So I was consulting Dr. Google this morning and came across fun stuff like it can cause acne, facial hair growth, male pattern balding, voice changes. Awesome.
It also talked about how it improves your libido, which seems to be the main reason people look into using this stuff. Which is funny since I must confess to having some random hot men appear in my dreams the past 2 nights. Hmmmm. Figures I'll get a sex drive while baby-making is strictly forbidden.
I'm not trying to make a big deal (I've dealt with much worse and its all for a greater good hopefully), but I am curious if anyone else experienced any of this? Chalk it up to one more ridiculous experience in this ridiculous journey, I guess.
Eek, it's time to invest in one of those candle wax melter thingys for your desk, I guess! I'm sure no one else can smell it though ;)
ReplyDeleteOh no! I have no experience with this, but I really hope the icky smell is the only side effect you have to deal with.
ReplyDeleteI am sure you smell just fine...:) Hopefully, your voice doesn't change and you don't grow any facial hair...just saying. Even if you do, though, it is worth it!!! Hang in there, my friend!
ReplyDeleteBeing already prone to facial hair, I can tell you after three rounds of the junk that I didn't have any more. I was a bit more aggressive, emotional. That's really the only thing.
ReplyDeleteAnd that stuff is ripe. But I hate the scaly patch it dries into more than that.
Oy! I am sorry about the smell. That sounds really unpleasant. How long do they expect you will need to apply it?
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