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Injectable Testosterone Enanthate
The most common injectable testosterone. Injections only need to be taken every week or every other week based on your dose.
Injections only need to be taken every week or every other week based on your dose. We recommend this option for people who are comfortable with self-injecting.
The most common side effects are minor issues with acne which can be treated in various ways.Rarely, testosterone could increase risk of testosterone sensitive cancers, which are not common in persons without testes and prostate glands. Currently, the data does not suggest testosterone creates much high cancer risks.Allergic reactions can happen with any medication. Testosterone hormones are mixed in different oils (cypionate in cottonseed oil and enanthate in sesame seed oil) for long acting injections. Please contact us if you notice a rash or skin swelling. If you experience lip or tongue swelling, trouble breathing, or feel like your throat is closing up, this is a medical emergency and you should contact 911.
An alternative form of injectable testosterone is testosterone enanthate. This is sometimes used when people have an allergic reaction to the oil in t cypionate. It has similar dosing and effect as t cypionate. Injections only need to be taken every week or every other week based on your dose. We recommend this option for people who are comfortable with self-injecting. As part of onboarding to this medication, you will be trained on how to self inject by your clinical team.
SESAME OIL (UNII: QX10HYY4QV)
CHLOROBUTANOL (UNII: HM4YQM8WRC)
If you’re looking for specific ingredients due to allergies, it's always best to reference the documentation that accompanies your refill as it will be fully accurate to the medication you have in hand. If you have any questions please reach out to our team so we can help ensure your safety.
Popular Questions
Subq is more common route to take all injection medication because it's not as uncomfortable and has a smaller needle for the injection. The medication will work in your body the same way regardless of taking it subq or intra.
A lot of people think this, and for some people it might be true. What we know is that how fast your changes appear is much more linked to your dose than it is to the route you're taking your testosterone.
It is uncomfortable, but it should not be extremely painful. Over time, people have said they get more and more used to it.
You might see a bruise or a little bit of bleeding if you hit a small blood vessel. If you notice a lot of swelling or pain or itching that lasts a while (into the next day) then contact your clinician.
It is normal to see a little bit of fluid come out of the injection site after you remove the needle. One thing you can do is place the gauze over the injection site right after you remove the needle to limit the amount of leakage.
This depends on your dose and is something you'll discuss with your clinician and clinical team in training. You can learn more about what to expect and see a diagram here. Need a refresher? You can always ask for followup training with your RN.