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

[Lance69]

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!

 

[mikeb29]

SQ

 

[FunkOdyssey]

IM

 

[Wolverine]

Depends on the length of the needle and the amount of body fat where you inject. I use a 1/2 needle on outer quad so it feels like shallow IM.

 

[brookseth]

I do IM in the delt

 

[Weasel]

IM

 

[madman]

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!

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!

 

[Weasel]

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!

Every single reason you stated is went back to shallow IM. SQ was not for me.

 

[Vince]

4 days shallow IM, 2 days sup q. 6-Day rotation.

 

[Systemlord]

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

You should be using 27-31 garage insulin syringes and injecting in the deltoids. I always hit nerves when injecting into the quads.

 

[Golfboy307]

IM in the quads.

 

[AngeeWo]

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.

 

[Melody68]

Shallow IM, quads, Sol-M 27G x 5/8" (an inexpensive insulin needle with a low dead space that wastes very little product), near perfect. I might hit a nerve once in 20 shots; not that scary, just pull out and repeat.

 

[Vince]

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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[Golfboy307]

I use a 1 inch, 26 gauge needle..

 

[Lance69]

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.

 

[Vince]

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.

I just inject between the veins. It's my favorite place to inject.

 

[maliksab]

27G, 0.5” in glute. Im lean, i guess it’s shallow IM

 

[Lance69]

Love this forum. The guys here are WAY more knowledgeable than doctors. Thanks for having this great board!

 

[JmarkH]

I use a 1/2" 29 ga in the delts and gluts. The delts clearly hit the muscle and the glutes are sc. EOD.