What happens when you inject testosterone?

increased facial or body hair growth, male-pattern baldness; increased or decreased interest in sex; numbness or tingly feeling; or. pain or swelling where the medicine was injected.

How long does it take for testosterone to work after injection?

Effects on sexual interest appear after 3 weeks plateauing at 6 weeks, with no further increments expected beyond. Changes in erections/ejaculations may require up to 6 months. Effects on quality of life manifest within 3–4 weeks, but maximum benefits take longer.

How to give a testosterone intramuscular ( IM ) injection?

Keep the vial on your flat working surface and insert the needle straight down through the center of the rubber stopper. Do not put the needle through the rubber stopper more than once. 5. Push the plunger of the syringe down and push the air from the syringe into the vial. 6. Keeping the needle in the vial, turn the vial upside down.

What should I take before giving a shot of testosterone?

Testosterone for injection is usually in the form of testosterone cypionate or testosterone enanthate. These liquids come in multiple concentrations, so before giving an injection, it’s very important to make sure that your intended dosage takes into account the concentration of the testosterone serum.

What should I know about the testosterone cypionate injection?

For all patients taking testosterone cypionate injection: Tell all of your health care providers that you take testosterone cypionate injection. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), you will need to watch your blood sugar closely. There may be a higher chance of prostate cancer.

Are there any side effects after a testosterone injection?

Testosterone undecanoate injection (Aveed) may cause serious breathing problems and allergic reactions, during or immediately after the injection.