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Testosterone Cypionate Injection
TRT, prescribed on your labs.
Testosterone cypionate injection · 200 mg/mL
- Direct testosterone replacement
- Steady levels between shots
- Provider-titrated dosing
- Established TRT standard
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Replaces testosterone directly
Testosterone cypionate delivers the hormone your body is low on, raising your serum testosterone into a range your provider sets from your labs.
Steady levels between shots
The cypionate ester releases slowly after each injection, smoothing the peaks and troughs so your levels stay more even from week to week.
Dosing built from your bloodwork
A US-licensed provider reads your testosterone, hematocrit, and history first, then sets your dose and adjusts it from your follow-up labs.
A long-established standard
Injectable testosterone is one of the most studied ways to treat low testosterone, with your pricing shown up front and no surprises.
About Testosterone Cypionate Injection
Testosterone cypionate is the long-established injectable for testosterone replacement. It restores testosterone directly, with dosing your provider sets from your labs and adjusts over time. Reviewed by a licensed provider with bloodwork, dispensed by a US-licensed pharmacy.
- Direct, reliable testosterone replacement
- Dosing set from your bloodwork
- The long-established TRT standard
- Provider-reviewed, real pricing up front
Testosterone cypionate is an esterified testosterone with a slow release for stable levels between injections. Dispensed by a US-licensed pharmacy.
The injection
Testosterone cypionate enters the muscle or fat and releases testosterone slowly into your bloodstream.
Your bloodstream
Your serum testosterone rises and travels to tissues throughout your body.
Androgen receptors
Testosterone binds androgen receptors in muscle, bone, brain, and other tissues, producing its effects.
Your serum testosterone rises from an outside source, which also lowers the LH and FSH signal that drives your own production.
How to get it
Today
Take the quiz and labs
Answer a few questions about your health and complete the recommended bloodwork, including testosterone and hematocrit.
Next
A provider reviews
A US-licensed provider reviews your labs and history, then prescribes injectable testosterone if it is appropriate for you.
3 to 5 days
The pharmacy ships
A US-licensed pharmacy compounds your vial and supplies, then ships them free in discreet packaging.
Ongoing
Follow-up labs
Repeat bloodwork tracks your testosterone and hematocrit, and your provider tunes the dose to your labs.
What the research shows
Testosterone replacement has been studied in large randomized clinical trials in men with low testosterone. Here is what that research found.
Into the normal range
In a year-long randomized trial, testosterone treatment raised low levels in older men into the mid-normal range for men aged 19 to 40 and significantly increased sexual activity, desire, and erectile function.
Snyder et al., N Engl J Med 2016
No rise in cardiac events
In a randomized trial of more than 5,000 men with low testosterone and cardiovascular risk, testosterone replacement did not raise major adverse cardiac events versus placebo over a mean follow-up of about 33 months.
Lincoff et al., N Engl J Med 2023
Lowers LH, FSH, sperm
In a head-to-head trial, exogenous testosterone reduced LH, FSH, and sperm concentration, a reminder that replacement supplies testosterone from outside and suppresses your own signal.
Kim et al., BJU Int 2016
References
- Snyder PJ, et al. Effects of Testosterone Treatment in Older Men. N Engl J Med. 2016;374(7):611-624.
- Lincoff AM, et al. Cardiovascular Safety of Testosterone-Replacement Therapy. N Engl J Med. 2023;389(2):107-117.
- Kim ED, et al. Oral enclomiphene citrate raises testosterone and preserves sperm counts in obese hypogonadal men, unlike topical testosterone. BJU Int. 2016;117(4):677-685.
Testosterone cypionate or Enclomiphene
Two different approaches to low testosterone
| Testosterone cypionate | Enclomiphene | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Replaces testosterone from an outside source | Signals your body to make more of its own |
| Directness of effect | Raises serum testosterone directly and predictably | Relies on your testes responding to the signal |
| Strength of response | Reaches replacement levels for most men | Depends on your remaining testicular capacity |
| Fertility markers | Can suppress LH, FSH, and sperm | Studied to preserve LH, FSH, and sperm |
| Format | Weekly or twice weekly injection | One daily oral capsule |
| Best for | Men who need direct, reliable replacement | Men who want higher testosterone while keeping fertility options open |
What to expect
Many people notice energy, mood and libido changes over the first weeks to a couple of months, with levels confirmed by repeat labs.
- Week 1 to 2
Start your injections
Begin the dose your provider set, on the schedule they gave you, after your prescription is confirmed.
- Week 3 to 6
Early changes
Many men notice shifts in energy, mood, and libido over the first weeks. Message your care team anytime with questions.
- Week 6 to 8
Recheck labs
Follow-up bloodwork measures your testosterone and hematocrit so your provider can confirm the dose.
- Ongoing
Provider tunes your dose
Your provider adjusts the dose to your labs and monitors hematocrit and PSA over time, with unlimited follow-ups.
Safety and side effects
Requires provider review and baseline labs, including hematocrit and PSA monitoring. Can suppress fertility. Not right for everyone.
Common
- Acne or oily skin
- Injection-site soreness or redness
- Mood changes or irritability
- Fluid retention or mild swelling
Less common
- Elevated hematocrit or hemoglobin
- Worsening of sleep apnea
- Reduced sperm count and fertility
Seek care
- Signs of a blood clot such as leg swelling, chest pain, or shortness of breath
- New or worsening heart or cardiovascular symptoms
Testosterone is a Schedule III controlled substance and requires provider review with baseline and follow-up labs. It replaces your own testosterone and can suppress natural production and fertility, so tell your provider about any plans to father children. Your provider monitors your hematocrit and PSA over time. This is not a complete list of side effects, and testosterone is not for use by women, anyone pregnant or breastfeeding, or anyone under 18.
Frequently asked questions
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Compounded medications are prepared by a US-licensed pharmacy and are not reviewed by the FDA for safety or effectiveness. Products are dispensed only after a licensed provider determines they are appropriate. Information here is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice.