What is the % of those using SQ vs IM T shots here?

Lance69 said:

I'd be interested to know how many here are using SQ injections now instead of IM for T. I am considering switching to SQ after injecting my sciatic nerve IM. Very painful!

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madman said:

The majority of men using exogenous esterified injectable T are injecting strictly IM (shallow/deep).

Many men also inject strictly sub-q.

Some men will eventually switch over to sub-q out of curiosity or issues with pain/fear of scar tissue when injecting IM especially when following a more frequent injection protocol.

This can easily be avoided/minimized by using an LDS insulin syringe 27-29G fixed needle (various lengths) when injecting strictly sub-q or by using a 27-29G x 1/2" needle length when injecting shallow IM.

Keep in mind that there are some men who may not fare well when injecting sub-q as they will have issues with lumps, pain, redness, swelling at the injection site let alone some men tend to hit lower T levels.

Regardless of what anyone tells you the only way you will truly know how you are going to react to such is through trial and error!

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Lance69 said:

I am considering switching to SQ after injecting my sciatic nerve IM

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AngeeWo said:

IM or shallow IM...

I mostly alternate the upper-side vastus lateralis & use back-filled 1/2" 27g needle.

No more thoughts of hitting a nerve, & the needle enters buttery-smooth.

See green on attached screenshot for visual.

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Lance69 said:

I'm a thin guy. When I look at the VG area in the mirror I see a lot of veins. I'd be terrified to inject there, but that's just me. I never aspirate.... and I inject in the upper glute. I wish there was an alternative for me. My legs and shoulders aren't meaty enough.

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