Shiny - no unwelcome side effects (unless you count a higher libido without a willing partner, but I am working on that) but the paperwork that comes with the gel has several things to look for. I am taking the AndroGel, a word search in your browser, yahoo or google should pull up several websites including the manufacturs page. When I went to the Dr. he just did a blood test to find my level was low. Also, when I went to the Dr. there was a short (12 question) questionair by the manufacturer that said if you answer yes to any 4 of the questions or either of 2 main questions that you might be low testo levels, I answered 10 of the 12 yes including both of the 2 main ones.
Also check out Ellie's response - she knows what she is talking about. Unfortunially, getting your S to go to the Dr. may be really hard to do, I did not want to admit I had a problem until I got woooped upside the head with her 2x4 bomb.
