Testosterone cypionate is an injectable form of the hormone testosterone. It is used to treat low testosterone levels in men who have a condition called hypogonadism. Some key points about testosterone cypionate:
- What it is: Testosterone cypionate is an esterified variant of the natural male hormone testosterone. The cypionate ester makes the testosterone molecule more lipophilic, allowing for a slower release into the bloodstream over a period of days or weeks after injection.
- How it works: Like natural testosterone, testosterone cypionate binds to androgen receptors in the body to help normalize hormone levels. This helps restore muscle strength, bone density, sex drive, energy levels, mood, and other functions that may become impaired when testosterone is deficient.
- Medical uses: Testosterone cypionate is primarily used as hormone replacement therapy in men who have clinically low testosterone (hypogonadism). It can treat unpleasant effects of testosterone deficiency such as loss of muscle mass, increased body fat, low energy, infertility, erectile dysfunction, and more.
- Dosage: The typical dosage of testosterone cypionate ranges from 200mg-400mg per week. This can be administered as either a weekly or twice-weekly deep intramuscular injection. Doses are tailored to the individual patient’s needs by a doctor.
- Side effects: Potential side effects may include acne, oily skin, prostate enlargement, aggression, testicular shrinkage and reduced sperm count. However, most men tolerate physiological testosterone replacement well when properly monitored by a physician.
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can carry risks in certain patients, the
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