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Where to Apply Compounded Hormone Creams

Where to Apply Compounded Hormone Creams

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Where To Apply Compounded Hormone Creams

Your doctor or compounding pharmacist should provide you with directions on how to use your compounded hormone creams. The following is a list of generally accepted sites for application:

Estrogen:
wrist, forearm, under bicep, upper shoulder, inner thigh, behind knee, on rear end
Progesterone:
forearm, neck, breasts, inner thigh, under bicep, on rear end
Testosterone:
wrist, forearm, under bicep, upper shoulder, inner thigh, behind knee, on rear end and if in a non-alcohol base, on the vulva/clitoris

It is important to note that:

estrogen and testosterone should never be applied to breast tissue
application sites should be rotated for maximum success
apply the creams where they will not come in contact with others or pets
apply creams after showering/bathing or at least 30 minutes before water contact

This content was written by staff of HysterSisters.com by non-medical professionals based on discussions, resources and input from other patients for the purpose of patient-to-patient support.

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