The first misgiving of oral testosterone is: it’s been known to cause liver problems.

Problem number two: the pills don’t last that long, making it so you have to swallow several a day.

Problem number three: You’d think despite all these problems it would be the safest, most effective method. However, it's one of the least effective ways, and both the patch and injection are safer.

Lastly we have the testosterone treatment known as the cream which you simply rub into certain areas of your body a

If you look hard enough, you’ll find several different types of testosterone treatments available. You’ll find everything from patches to injections and pills to creams. But just what does this mean to you –- are they equally effective?

The answer would be no, they are definitely not equally effective. As a rule of thumb it’s known that prescription methods are stronger than their natural counterparts. The list below shows the different type of treatments.

Testosterone Treatment

Our first stop in testosterone treatments would be the injections.

Testosterone injections provide a quick boost that is unrivaled by any of the other treatments. This is also the most cost efficient option, with $10 lasting you up to 15 weeks.

Another added bonus is that it’s the testosterone treatment that is the least difficult to maintain, as you only need an injection every two weeks.

There are some downsides, though. Obviously, because you’re dealing with an initial dose of testosterone that is highly concentrated there will be an initial burst of hormone that will decrease as you near the time for your next injection.

While the initial burst may leave you feeling great, as the time grows nearer for your second injection you may begin to feel less energetic, experience a drop in libido, and more depressed.

The second most common type of testosterone treatment is that of the patch. The testosterone patch is applied to your scrotum (after it’s been shaved), and works by providing your body with a steady dose of testosterone.

If you’re anything like me, you’d be reluctant to put anything adhesive onto your scrotum. So why then, do they insist we put it on the scrotum?

Well, the reason for this is that the scrotal skin is the thinnest on your body, and carries a higher blood flow than any other area.

This allows for quicker absorption into the blood stream. Unlike the injection, there is no immediate boost in energy, but there is also no drop-off.

However, the patch usually needs to be changed daily. If the scrotum patch scares you, you’ll be somewhat happy to note that there is a new development in the form of a patch that you can apply to your torso. Unfortunately, it will be quite expensive.

In addition, it may cause dermatitis and skin lesions.

Next up we have the oral testosterone treatments in pill form. You swallow it, it’s absorbed, and then activated by your liver.

The first misgiving of oral testosterone is: it’s been known to cause liver problems.

Problem number two: the pills don’t last that long, making it so you have to swallow several a day.

Problem number three: You’d think despite all these problems it would be the safest, most effective method. However, it's one of the least effective ways, and both the patch and injection are safer.

Lastly we have the testosterone treatment known as the cream which you simply rub into certain areas of your body an

Testosterone injections provide a quick boost that is unrivaled by any of the other treatments. This is also the most cost efficient option, with $10 lasting you up to 15 weeks.

Another added bonus is that it’s the testosterone treatment that is the least difficult to maintain, as you only need an injection every two weeks.

There are some downsides, though. Obviously, because you’re dealing with an initial dose of testosterone that is highly concentrated there will be an initial burst of hormone that will decrease as you near the time for your next injection.

While the initial burst may leave you feeling great, as the time grows nearer for your second injection you may begin to feel less energetic, experience a drop in libido, and more depressed.

The second most common type of testosterone treatment is that of the patch. The testosterone patch is applied to your scrotum (after it’s been shaved), and works by providing your body with a steady dose of testosterone.

If you’re anything like me, you’d be reluctant to put anything adhesive onto your scrotum. So why then, do they insist we put it on the scrotum?

Well, the reason for this is that the scrotal skin is the thinnest on your body, and carries a higher blood flow than any other area.

This allows for quicker absorption into the blood stream. Unlike the injection, there is no immediate boost in energy, but there is also no drop-off.

However, the patch usually needs to be changed daily. If the scrotum patch scares you, you’ll be somewhat happy to note that there is a new development in the form of a patch that you can apply to your torso. Unfortunately, it will be quite expensive.

In addition, it may cause dermatitis and skin lesions.

Next up we have the oral testosterone treatments in pill form. You swallow it, it’s absorbed, and then activated by your liver.

The first misgiving of oral testosterone is: it’s been known to cause liver problems.

Problem number two: the pills don’t last that long, making it so you have to swallow several a day.

Problem number three: You’d think despite all these problems it would be the safest, most effective method. However, it's one of the least effective ways, and both the patch and injection are safer.

Lastly we have the testosterone treatment known as the cream which you simply rub into certain areas of your body a

The second most common type of testosterone treatment is that of the patch. The testosterone patch is applied to your scrotum (after it’s been shaved), and works by providing your body with a steady dose of testosterone.

If you’re anything like me, you’d be reluctant to put anything adhesive onto your scrotum. So why then, do they insist we put it on the scrotum?

Well, the reason for this is that the scrotal skin is the thinnest on your body, and carries a higher blood flow than any other area.

This allows for quicker absorption into the blood stream. Unlike the injection, there is no immediate boost in energy, but there is also no drop-off.

However, the patch usually needs to be changed daily. If the scrotum patch scares you, you’ll be somewhat happy to note that there is a new development in the form of a patch that you can apply to your torso. Unfortunately, it will be quite expensive.

In addition, it may cause dermatitis and skin lesions.

Next up we have the oral testosterone treatments in pill form. You swallow it, it’s absorbed, and then activated by your liver.

The first misgiving of oral testosterone is: it’s been known to cause liver problems.

Problem number two: the pills don’t last that long, making it so you have to swallow several a day.

Problem number three: You’d think despite all these problems it would be the safest, most effective method. However, it's one of the least effective ways, and both the patch and injection are safer.

Lastly we have the testosterone treatment known as the cream which you simply rub into certain areas of your body a

This allows for quicker absorption into the blood stream. Unlike the injection, there is no immediate boost in energy, but there is also no drop-off.

However, the patch usually needs to be changed daily. If the scrotum patch scares you, you’ll be somewhat happy to note that there is a new development in the form of a patch that you can apply to your torso. Unfortunately, it will be quite expensive.

In addition, it may cause dermatitis and skin lesions.

Next up we have the oral testosterone treatments in pill form. You swallow it, it’s absorbed, and then activated by your liver.

The first misgiving of oral testosterone is: it’s been known to cause liver problems.

Problem number two: the pills don’t last that long, making it so you have to swallow several a day.

Problem number three: You’d think despite all these problems it would be the safest, most effective method. However, it's one of the least effective ways, and both the patch and injection are safer.

Lastly we have the testosterone treatment known as the cream which you simply rub into certain areas of your body a

The first misgiving of oral testosterone is: it’s been known to cause liver problems.

Problem number two: the pills don’t last that long, making it so you have to swallow several a day.

Problem number three: You’d think despite all these problems it would be the safest, most effective method. However, it's one of the least effective ways, and both the patch and injection are safer.

Lastly we have the testosterone treatment known as the cream which you simply rub into certain areas of your body and is then absorbed through the skin. There are various forms of testosterone cream on the market, some of which require a prescription and some of which don't.

There are also natural testosterone treatments that are gentler and safer and can be effective for many people who are not suffering from a serious testosterone deficiency.

These methods include foods to eat that can help boost your testosterone and one of our personal favorites, which is an herbal testosterone treatment called tribulus terrestris.

Tribulus is an herb that may indirectly help boost testosterone and is used by elite athletes and bodybuilders.

Our bodies have something called luteninizing hormone. Luteinizing hormone is responsible for telling the body to make more testosterone hormone.

As we get older, luteninizing hormone levels go down.

Tribulus terrestris actually helps to boost the levels of luteninizing hormones, which therefore can help boost our testosterone naturally.

In the end, there is no one best testosterone treatment for everyone. It will depend on a case by case basis and, therefore, you will need to consult your physician before making any decisions.