| Brand name in US | How it's given | How often it's used | Comments |
| Delatestryl (testosterone enanthate) Depo-Testosterone (testosterone cypionate) | Injection (shot) | Every 1 to 2 weeks | Shot can be given at home. Hormone levels can go up and down between shots. Might cost less than other testosterone medicines. |
| AndroGel | Gel put on the upper arm, shoulder, or belly (only put 1% strength on belly, not 1.62%) | Every morning | Comes in different strengths. Pump bottle gives exact dose. |
| Testim | Gel put on the upper arm or shoulder | Every morning | Comes in 1-dose tubes. Some people notice a smell. |
| Fortesta | Gel put on thighs | Every morning | Pump bottle gives exact dose. |
| Axiron | Liquid put on armpits | Every morning | Pump bottle with applicator gives exact dose. |
| Testopel | Tiny pellets that are implanted under skin of the butt, belly wall, or thigh | Every 3 to 6 months | Implant is inserted through a cut on the skin under local anesthesia. It can only be done at certain doctor's offices or hospitals. Area where implant is given can become red and painful. |
| Aveed (testosterone undecanoate) | Injection (shot) in butt | Every 10 weeks (but second shot is done at 4 weeks) | Shot is given only in certain doctor's offices or hospitals. Rare cases of lung problems or allergic reactions have happened soon after the shot was given. |
| Testosterone undecanoate (Jatenzo) | By mouth (in a capsule) | Twice a day, after breakfast and dinner | Might increase blood pressure and the risk of heart attack or stroke. Not used in older men with low testosterone related to aging. |
