Testosterone Cypionate Side Effects

epl41 · Feb 18, 2015

Hello I am Eddy and I have been taking 0.4cc of testosterone cypionate injections for 8 weeks (twice a week). I have recently been experiencing some side effects which is causing major discomfort:

redness under my breasts
redness & sensitivity of testicles
when i urinate I get a burning sensation
very thirsty (drinking alot of water)

Is there medications I can take to reverse or prevent the effects I listed above? Please help.

CoastWatcher · Feb 21, 2015

What labs were run prior to starting TRT, and what were the values? You have been on therapy for eight weeks - have you had follow-up labs run to monitor your response? What is your dose of testosterone - how many mgs per injection?

Vettester Chris · Feb 21, 2015

Get with your physician, run labs, exams, etc., with additional consideration given to kidneys, prostate, tract infection, and/or allergies.

Vince Carter · Feb 23, 2015

.4cc isn't a dose, doses are expressed in milligrams.

Vettester Chris · Feb 23, 2015

Vince Carter said:
.4cc isn't a dose, doses are expressed in milligrams.

I'm banking (or call it assuming) he's doing 80mg x 2/wk (?). OP can clarify that if it's different.

Nelson Vergel · Feb 24, 2015

Get your physician to check for any fungal infections on your red areas. I would also test for UTI and sexually transmitted infections.

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Mister Jones · Aug 1, 2023

Hi - not sure if this the correct thread for this question, but I am 62 and I had been having ED issues for some time and very seldom getting full morning wood. Went to a urologist and he tested my T level and said it was very low at about 100. Started taking T-Cypionate injections 200 mg every 2 weeks. After 2 months, T level went up significantly and slight increase in morning wood, but my forehead was getting oily and started getting some acne. Then I noticed my hair was getting oily and thin and that spooked me. No insult to anyone who is balding, but I like having a nice head of hair at my age. Yes, it's receding and thinning naturally, but I don't want to accelerate the process. Is there a T treatment that does not cause acne and balding? Thanks

Nelson Vergel · Aug 1, 2023

Mister Jones said:
Went to a urologist and he tested my T level and said it was very low at about 100. Started taking T-Cypionate injections 200 mg every 2 weeks.

I hope your doctor tested prolactin. Your T level was very low. Do you actually know your value and why it was so low? Are you taking any medications like opiates or anticonvulsants?

I would split your dose to 100 mg per week (0.5 cc).

Yes, TRT can increase skin oil production. Some men lose some hair but it is rare in men over 40.

Here is a good read:

TRT and Anabolic Steroid Side Effect Management Table

It is suggested that you talk to your physician about the need for proper blood tests before and during testosterone. Read this first since it is the most common testosterone side effect: High hematocrit Problem Solution and Comments Acne/oily skin Caused by Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)...

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Mister Jones · Aug 2, 2023

Thanks Nelson, I will check out the link below. My Doc didn't mention prolactin, but I will ask him about it. Not sure why my T level is so low, but my brother also has low T. I take a beta blocker and a vasodilator for high blood pressure. Also an acid reducer (famotidine). Nothing else but vitamins and some supplements.

Vince · Aug 2, 2023

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