infection

Does this swelling need treatment?

After reading up a little on this forum I decided to give subQ testosterone injection a go. Used a 29g slinpin and did .33 in three spots about an inch apart from each other. 48 hours later it looks like this. It is quite hot, there is a hard nodule going all along the redness. Relatively...
- Tharayman
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- Aug 10, 2023
- infection subq testprop
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Swimming After Injection

Do injections increase risk of infection if swimming soon after in the ocean, lake or pool, or does the hole close up fast enough that it's not a concern?
- GreenMachineX
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- May 18, 2022
- infection swimming
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Injection Mistake - Infection?

On Tuesday, when doing a quad shallow IM (1/2 inch insulin pin) 4mg shot, I blasted through a vein which resulted in quite a bit of blood running out after I withdrew the needle. For the record, swabbed top of vial appropriately before draw, used z-track method, but, there's a tiny chance when...
- GreenMachineX
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- Apr 17, 2022
- abscess bruising infection injection pain after injection
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Infection

So last night I collided with my table. My quad where I had taken my last injection on Saturday morning was the exact place I hit said table. It felt kind of irritated, didn’t think much of it I always have irritation for a couple days. Then later I shower and notice it is pretty red around the...
- GF16
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- Oct 2, 2018
- infection
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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First blood work after adding testosterone to HCG solo treatment

A bit of background on my treatment here: https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?1432-Now-on-TRT-plus-HCG-to-preserve-fertility&p=8008#post8008 I just had my first round of follow up blood work since starting TRT. Dr. Lipshultz and I will review the labs Wednesday. I will post the...
- paco
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- May 26, 2014
- Replies: 28
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

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