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Lump and Redness 2 days after SubQ

Hello - I've been trying SubQ injections in the stomach area and love handles for a couple of weeks and each time I do it, the area feels completely fine for the first 24 hours, but then starting at about 1.5 to 2 days after injection I get an inch wide, narrow lump under the skin and the top of...
- Holden
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- Dec 3, 2023
- lump lump injection site rashes subq
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Sub q lump lasting a month?

I have a sub q lump and it’s been slowly shrinking over the course of the past month and I had my doctor check it and they said everything is fine it’s just a inflammatory reaction and I feel fine also. But I’m worried about the length of time I’ve had it is this normal or has ever happened to...
- Harkin
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- Oct 5, 2022
- lump injection site subq injections
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Lump from subcutaneous injection

Hi all, I'm currently doing a cycle of test cypionate and sustanon, and my doctor who is administrating my cycle recommended that I inject the cypionate subcutaneously (cant inject sust subcutaneously for reasons unimportant). Stupidly, last week I went ahead and injected with an insulin...
- dylanh429
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- Jun 4, 2019
- lump injection site
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Hard red lump at injection site

I have a hard red lump which I assume has been caused by an injection. I have been injecting Test Cyp and HCG, both sub q for 3 weeks. Does anyone know what this might be?
- Mike9876
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- Jun 4, 2018
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

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