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Subcutaneous Injection for Testosterone Replacement Therapy / TRT

Subcutaneous Testosterone Injections for Men on TRT

For decades anyone injecting testosterone for body building or for testosterone replacement therapy believed there was only one option, Intramuscular Injections. Intramuscular injections are usually done in the Ventral Glute (Butt muscle), Quadricep (Leg), or Deltoid (Shoulder).

Subcutaneous Injections are nothing new, they have been used in medicine for a very long time. However many people thought that fat would not be able to absorb the carrier oils that testosterone is usually suspended in (Grape seed oil, Cotton seed oil, Sesame oil and HCT Oil).

However with the growing amount of men taking TRT, it was only a matter of time before someone tried it. Someone took that leap of faith an injected testosterone into fat. Turns out that it works very well and offers many benefits to the patient. But later on I will discuss a few of the downfalls.

The main benefit to Subcutaneous injections over intramuscular injections for TRT is that you are only injecting into fat and do not have to worry about arteries, veins, tendons, etc. Your only injecting into fat so there is less to worry about.

Another great benefit is that you can use smaller needles. I personally use 27 gauge 1/2″ insulin syringes. But some men use 29-31 gauge. I personally find these are too small and drawing the testosterone takes way too long.

Studies have shown that when testosterone is injected into fat vs muscle, that the body absorbs it slightly slower. This could mean that you end up having more stable testosterone levels as the body absorbs it slower.

Subcutaneous Injection Sites for Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Another thing that is great over Subcutaneous injections for TRT is the locations you can do the injections. The most common injection sites for SubQ shots are the belly, butt cheek fat and love handles.

Top Things to Know about a Subcutaneous Injection for TRT

Inject very slowly – If you go too fast the fat can have a hard time absorbing the testosterone. This can lead to an annoying lump or nodule under the skin. These usually go away in 24 to 72 hours, but are annoying and scare people who do not know this can happen. Also good to note is that these can happen randomly even when you inject slowly. But injecting slowly minimizes the risk of these forming.
Never inject more then 0.5ml into one injection site. Fat can absorb a certain amount of testosterone, but 0.5ml seems to be the limit for most men. However if you need to inject more then 0.5ml you can always inject the rest into another spot.
If you feel pressure or a slight sharp pain while injecting, take a 10 second break and then resume injecting. This pressure / slight pain is your body telling it to slow down. So give it some time to absorb the testosterone and then being injecting again. You do not need to remove the needle during this rest period.
The needle needs to enter the skin at a 90 degree angle. If you do it at 45 degrees the injection can be too shallow and the testosterone will be too close to the surface of the skin.

Subcutaneous stomach / Belly Testosterone Injection Tips

The belly or stomach offers an easy injection site due to being able to see everything and the ability to use both hands. The right place to inject is about 1-3 inches to the side of your belly button. You can go higher or lower, but avoid injecting within about an inch of the belly button on all sides. You can this injection standing or sitting. I prefer sitting as I am less prone to moving.

Subcutaneous Butt / Butt Fat Testosterone Injection Tips

This is another easy spot to inject testosterone and probably the best spot for guys that are more lean. The method I use is to hike my pants down, sit down on a hard chair, and spread those cheeks 🙂 You don’t necessarily need to spread them, but I find it helps make the fat stick out more and gives me more fat to work with. Find the fattiest part and inject. This injection site does require you to stretch a little bit, but I find it is quite easy and much easier then having to stand up and find your upper butt muscle.

Subcutaneous Love Handle Testosterone Injection Tips

Subcutaneously injecting testosterone into your love handles is pretty self explanatory. There really isn’t a right or wrong injection site. But injecting into the fattest or thickest part of your love handles would be ideal.

Subcutaneous Testosterone Side Effects / Negatives

For myself Subcutaneous testosterone injections have no side effects or negatives. My testosterone levels have stayed exactly the same as when I was doing Intramuscular testosterone injections. But for some men they report that intramuscular injections give them higher testosterone levels. Don’t let this discourage you from trying this injection method. I have only seen a handful of people report these lowered testosterone levels.

The occasional lumps under the skin or nodules is really the biggest negative for SubQ shots. In my personal experience I got them more in the beginning and have gotten very rare over the past few years. It could be that some people are more prone to them then others, but for me it was a minor inconvenience for a few days. I think it is definitely worth it to get a bump every once in a while, over dealing with arteries, veins and tendons.

The only other real downside to SubQ testosterone injections is that you can only inject 0.5ml into one injection site. You can inject more testosterone into muscles then you can into fat. So if you are injecting 1ml of testosterone once a week then you would need to use two different injection sites. My personal view on this is that you should instead be injecting 0.5ml twice a week to give you more stable testosterone levels. I feel that once you try a SubQ shot and see how easy it is, you will have no problem doing multiple injections per week.

If you are tired of dealing with old school doctors telling you, you are fine or just want to start TRT with a TRT specialist I would highly suggest you talk to them. Mention Test Your Levels when you sign up and you will get $45 off each month for the first 6 months. That is a saving of $270!!!

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Testosterone Replacement Therapy Side Effects for Men

Testosterone replacement therapy for me can be a life changing treatment. However there can be lots of unwanted side effects that go along with it. In this article we will highlight some of the testosterone replacement therapy side effects for men.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Acne Side Effects

Probably the most common side effect that men get from TRT is acne. While this is not a health concern or anything to get worried about, it can definitely be annoying. The most common areas for acne to develop is the back, shoulders and chest. The main problem with acne caused by injecting testosterone is that most of the acne are not the ones that form a white head that you can easily pop. Sure some of them will definitely develop a white head, but many will be the type that kind of stay red and never really come to a head. While these are not painful, they are unsightly and annoying. While you may be able to pop some of them, many will never come to a head and will eventually go away.

Many people believe that the cause of this acne forming is higher levels of estrogen that occur when you inject outside testosterone. Your doctor may put you on what is called an Aromatase Inhibitor called Arimdex to help lower your estrogen levels. I personally take a supplement called Calcium D-Glucarate to help control my estrogen levels. Another popular supplement to help with estrogen is called Diindolylmethane or DIM.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Oily Skin Side Effect

I’m not going to of into great detail about oily skin. But you will most likely see that your skin overall gets more oily.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Hair Loss Side Effect

Hair loss is a touchy subject for any man. Unfortunately one very negative side effect of TRT can be hair loss. If you are genetically prone to balding or are already balding, there is a good chance that TRT will speed this process up. Every man will respond differently in the aspect of losing hair when starting TRT. Many men will use a product containing Minoxidil like Rogain or a prescription medicine called Finasteride to try and slow the process of balding.

Now if you are not genetically prone to balding you are most likely good to go on the hair loss side of things. But you should definitely keep an eye on if you start shedding hair more then normal.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy High Estrogen Side Effects

High estrogen can rear it’s ugly head when you are on TRT. I am going to be writing an entire article about this subject. But there are many possible side effects when you estrogen gets too high. None of them are life threatening or anything like that, but they can be very annoying. This is one of the most controversial subjects in the TRT community. That is another article in itself 🙂 Here is a list of some of the possible side effects if your estrogen gets too high.

Infertility
Gynoclomastia (Man Boobs)
Erectile Dysfunction
Reduced Sex Drive
Fatigue
Overly Emotional
Losing Muscle Mass
Osteporosis
Hot Flashes
Brain Fog

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Elevated Hematocrit Side Effect

In layman’s terms elevated Hematocrit means that you have a higher amount of red blood cells in your body. This causes your blood to be thicker then normal. Testosterone stimulates your bone marrow to produce more red blood cells then normal. Most blood tests place 54 as the highest range of normal hematocrit. Some side effects of high hematocrit are tingling in the the feet or hands (Pins and needles) headache, flushing of the skin and feeling tired.

Many men use grapefruit, grapefruit juice or a supplement called Naringin to help keep hematocrit levels in check. Some men including myself donate blood 3 to 4 times per year. Donating one pint of blood usually lowers your hematocrit levels by about 3 points on a blood test, but can vary from man to man.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Elevated Fertility Side Effects

One of the largely misunderstood side effects of Testosterone Replacement Therapy is fertility. Most people have the misconception that TRT automatically makes you infertile as a man. Many men have conceived children while on TRT and even heavy steroid cycles. But TRT definitely does lower your chances of having a baby and does make some men infertile. So do not think that just because you are on TRT that there is no chance you can get someone pregnant. Nature sometimes find a way 🙂

Many doctors and TRT clinics prescribe medicines like HCG or Gonadorellin to help maintain fertility while on TRT.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Testicle Shrinkage Side Effect

Most men will experience their balls shrinking after a few months on Testosterone Replacement Therapy without taking any other medicines. The reason your testicles shrink on TRT is that your testicles are no longer making testosterone. So they are not active like they used to be. It is the same concept as muscles. If they are not used they have no reason to stay large in size, so they shrink. How much they shrink is really a man by man case. Some men stay the same size, some men only shrink like 20% and some men can shrink even more.

Many doctors and TRT clinics prescribe medicines like HCG or Gonadorellin to help reduce testicle atrophy while on TRT.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Low Sperm Count and Volume Side Effect

As we discussed above your balls are most likely going to shrink to some degree when starting TRT. With smaller balls comes lower sperm counts and less ejaculate volume. Some men really care about their volume and some really don’t care. But your prospering porn career may suffer if you start TRT 🙂 Some men have had success increasing their semen volume with supplements like Zinc, Vitamin D3, Folic Acid, L-Arginine and L-Lysine.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Side Effects Conclusion

This is definitely not a complete list of TRT side effects, but these are the most common side effects most men may encounter when starting a TRT protocol. There is no free lunch. While TRT can offer so many great benefits like increased energy, increased muscle mass, increased libido, stronger erections, etc it always does come with some possible side effects. Most men learn how to manage any side effects they may encounter over time. I hope this article is helpful on your TRT journey!

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TRT Testosterone Replacement Therapy Cost

How much does TRT / Testosterone Replacement Therapy Cost? How much TRT costs is a very common question from men who are considering Testosterone Replacement Therapy. Unfortunately there is not a simple answer. There are lots of factors that play a role in how much TRT treatment costs.

Where you get TRT prescribed to you effects the price!

The cheapest and most ideal situation is to get prescribed Testosterone Replacement Therapy by your primary care physician or PCP. Since visits to your normal doctor are usually covered by insurance or have a low copay, this is the cheapest option.

Urologists or Endocrinologist can also prescribe TRT treatment. Many times your primary care physician will refer you to one of these specialists because they are not proficient in testosterone replacement therapy. Unfortunately under most health insurance plans these are considered specialists and usually cost more for each visit. This will definitely vary depending on your health insurance plan.

In many cases men will find that their PCP, Urologist or Endocrinologist will not prescribe them TRT because their testosterone levels are at the bottom end of the blood test ranges. This is very common to have happen. Many men are turned away from TRT by doctors with very low testosterone levels even though they exhibit all of the symptoms, but are a few points above the cut off line. This exact situation happened to me. At age 36 my doctor told me that because my total testosterone levels were 24 points above the cut off, that everything was fine and no need to do anything. Just for reference the ranges were 264-961. My testosterone at age 36 was 288.

This is where Testosterone Replacement Therapy Clinics or Men’s Health Clinics come into the picture. These are doctor practices that do not take insurance and who mainly treat men with low testosterone. They do this every single day and are much more informed on the subject. They also have thousands of patients on TRT and know what to do in many situations.

The average cost per month for a TRT clinic is about $150 – $250. It is definitely more expensive then getting your medicine from your normal doctor and having them filled at a local pharmacy. But they do have many huge advantages over a normal doctor. As I mentioned prior, they are experts in this field. They are up on all of the latest research. Not like your doctor that probably read a chapter about hormones in the 80’s and has done zero research since. Hormone clinics understand that it isn’t just about numbers on a blood test and look at the whole picture in order to determine if treatment is correct for you. So you are paying for an expert to help craft your TRT protocol. Not a doctor who sees you for 5 minutes and then is on to his next patient.

What medicines you need for your TRT Protocol effects the cost!

Many men think the only medicine that is used in Testosterone Replacement Therapy is Testosterone. However while only testosterone could be the only medicine used, it rarely is. Other medicines like HCG, Gonadorelin and Arimidex are commonly used for TRT protocols. This is why it is hard to say exactly how much TRT costs. Each protocol may carry a different price tag depending on the medicines used.

Another factor in the cost of TRT treatment is what testosterone you are prescribed. Testosterone esters like Cypionate, Enanthate and Sustanon are generally fairly inexpensive costing $36-75 per 10ml bottle. However proprietary testosterone esters like Undecanoate (Nebido, Aveed) can be much more expensive.

What is the Average TRT / Testosterone Replacement Therapy Cost?

As I stated earlier the cost of TRT varies greatly from where you get TRT, What medicines are included in your TRT protocol, What Testosterone ester you are prescribed and what country you live in.

With that being said, If I had to pick a price range for testosterone replacement therapy would be between $130-300 per month. This is just a ball park figure.

So if you are tired of dealing with old school doctors telling you, you are fine or just want to start TRT with a TRT specialist I would highly suggest you talk to them. Mention Test Your Levels when you sign up and you will get $45 off each month for the first 6 months. That is a saving of $270!!!

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Vitamin K2 Benefits for Men

Vitamin K2 is an often over looked Vitamin that many men may be deficient in. Some of the benefits from Vitamin K2 are a healthier cardiovascular system, stronger bones, lower chances of osteoporosis, lower blood sugar levels and lowered anxiety.

Most multivitamins only contain about 20% of the Vitamin K2 that your body needs. So some people may benefit from supplementing Vitamin K2. Studies have shown that Vitamin K2 has a symbiotic relationship when supplemented with Vitamin D3. So many supplements on the market combine both of these great vitamins into one great supplement.

Here is a link to Vitamin K2 with Vitamin D3 added. Vitamin K2 with Vitamin D3

Here is a video that goes into more detail about the benefits of supplementing Vitamin K2 and D3.

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What you need to know before starting testosterone replacement therapy TRT

Testosterone replacement therapy is a very big decision for men with low testosterone levels. While it can change men’s lives in many great ways, there are definitely some things you need to know before starting TRT.

Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy TRT for life?

In most cases men who have hypogonadism and begin Testosterone Replacement Therapy will usually be on it for the rest of their lives. Injecting testosterone shut off your bodies natural production of testosterone. While it can be restarted usually with Clomid or HCG, your testosterone levels will usually only get as high as they were prior to starting TRT.

How Complicated is Testosterone Replacement Therapy?

Some men have the misconception that TRT is just injecting exogenous testosterone and feeling better, and on the surface it may seem like that. However the bodies hormone systems are very complicated and intertwined. For most men it takes around 6 months to a year to get their TRT protocol dialed in. This is why working with a knowledgeable doctor or TRT clinic is so important. Most doctors are not very knowledgeable about TRT, even specialists like Urologists and Endocrinologists.

Getting dialed in on TRT is not just about getting your testosterone levels to the right level. You also need to get other hormones dialed in as well. Hormones like Estrogen, Prolactin, SHBG, DHEA, etc.

Can TRT Fix my Life?

For many men suffering from low testosterone, TRT is a life saver. Testosterone is one of the most important hormone in the male body. So when men go from having clinically low testosterone to the correct level, their body and mind feel so much better.

But Testosterone Replacement Therapy is not a cure all! You are probably not going to want to hear this, but I am going to tell you like it is. TRT will not fix a poor lifestyle! TRT will not add crazy amounts of muscle if you do not work out. TRT will not make you lose tons of weight if you still eat poorly and do not exercise. TRT will not cure everything that is wrong with your body or mind. You will still have bad days and days where you feel tired. TRT is not a miracle drug that will fix your life.

TRT will give you better result in gaining muscle and losing weight, but only if you put in the work!

Does Testosterone Replacement Therapy as Side Effects?

The short answer is yes. TRT can cause a wide array of negative side effects. I’m not trying to scare you as outside testosterone is generally well tolerated by most men, but can cause side effects.

Injecting testosterone can cause your estrogen levels to get higher and can cause a lot of negative side effects. TRT can increase the rate at which you lose your hair if you are genetically prone to going bald. TRT can also cause your Hematocrit and Red Blood Cell to get higher, which basically means that your blood may get thicker. Most men donate blood a few times a year to keep these levels in check.

Other side effects are acne, increased sweat and increased body hair.

Where can I get Testosterone Replacement Therapy Prescribed to Me?

Ideally you would go to your normal doctor and get a blood test. Then they would prescribe you TRT and your insurance would cover it. But as I stated previously, most doctors are not very knowledgeable about TRT and many simply don’t prescribe it because testosterone is a controlled substance in the United States.

Many common things you may hear from your doctor is that you are too young for TRT, Your levels are low normal but in range, If you start TRT you will not be able to have children. Many men spends years wasting money trying to get prescribed TRT to no avail through the normal medical system. Don’t get me wrong, it is definitely worth a concerted effort as it will be cheaper in the long run. But many men get frustrated dealing with normal doctors and opt to pay out of pocket for treatment from a doctor that specializes in Testosterone Replacement Therapy. These are called TRT clinics or Men’s clinics.

TRT clinics deal with low testosterone each and everyday, so they know what they are doing and can usually get you dialed in much faster then a normal doctor.

My personal favorite TRT Clinic is Royal Medical Center. They have been doing this for many years and have treated thousands of men in your exact situation. They have tons of great reviews and I have heard form many men singing their praises. Royal Medical Center can treat men in all 50 states and ship the medicine directly to you.

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