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Switching from gel to injections - only given single dose vials

My only concern with this is once the syringes are removed from the packaging, they are no longer considered sterile. Probably wouldn't be as much of an issue if the injection needles were kept packaged until injection, but my goal is to reduce negative exposure as much as possible.
- JarrodF
- Post #9
- Apr 5, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Switching from gel to injections - only given single dose vials

SystemLord: I'm excited for my consult with Defy which is schedule for 4/16. Until then, I will continue to use T-Cyp injections. Are you prescribed 200mg/ml single dose vials through Kaiser right now? If so, you haven't had any problems using single dose vials for four injections as opposed to...
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- Post #3
- Apr 3, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Switching from gel to injections - only given single dose vials

Good evening everyone, First post here so a little background... 33y/o feeling symptoms of low T. Labs confirmed 316 ng/dl total (Kaiser doesn't order anything beyond that) and was prescribed 1% gel 2 pumps daily (minimum dose) by my primary physician. Been on gel for 5 weeks and had labs...
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- Apr 3, 2018
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038