双氢睾酮外用凝胶:男性勃起功能障碍治疗的新选择

Introduction: Dihydrotestosterone topical gel (Andractim) provides a new treatment option for male erectile dysfunction. This treatment method is mainly targeted at male patients with erectile dysfunction caused by androgen deficiency. Helps restore and maintain normal erectile function through topical application. Patients should fully understand possible side effects, precautions, contraindications, etc. before taking medication, and conduct treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

Indications

It is mainly used for the general treatment of permanent or temporary androgen deficiency in men, especially organic hypogonadism and functional hypogonadism. In addition, it is also used for the topical treatment of lichen sclerosing atrophicus and gynecomastia in men, and vulvar lichen sclerosing atrophicum in women.

New options for the treatment of male erectile dysfunction

120 male patients were included in the Yixiang study and randomly assigned to the dihydrotestosterone topical gel group or the placebo group. After 3 months of treatment, morning erections temporarily improved in the dihydrotestosterone topical gel group, and men in the dihydrotestosterone topical gel group showed an improvement in their ability to maintain an erection compared with the placebo group. Research shows that testosterone plays an important role in maintaining the physiological and anatomical basis of penile erection. Hypogonadism and reduced testosterone levels are one of the important factors leading to the occurrence of ED and are closely related to the treatment effect of ED. Testosterone replacement therapy can significantly improve the erectile function of patients, especially those with severely reduced testosterone levels, who can achieve significant improvements after receiving treatment.

Usage and Dosage

Dihydrotestosterone topical gel is for topical application, once a day. For general treatment in men, it is recommended to apply 5-10g daily to the chest and/or abdomen and avoid washing the area within 6 hours of application. For topical treatment in men and women, it is recommended to apply 2.5g every other day, avoiding mucosal areas. Generally speaking, adults can see effects after taking the medicine for about 25 days, but the specific effects vary from person to person.

Precautions

Patients with severe heart, liver or kidney dysfunction or ischemic heart disease should use dihydrotestosterone topical gel with caution or without possible serious complications. Testosterone can cause an increase in blood pressure, so men with high blood pressure should use it with caution. Dihydrotestosterone topical gel is contraindicated in women who are pregnant or may become pregnant to avoid harm to the fetus. In addition, dihydrotestosterone topical gel needs to be contraindicated if men have prostate cancer. It should not be used if you are allergic to the ingredients in dihydrotestosterone topical gel.