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Is it safe to use injectables past their expiration date?

I have some injectable glutathione (preserved in benzyl alcohol) that I got prescribed last year. It’s from Empower Pharmacy, and unopened. Is it safe to use it if it says it was “expired” in December last year? Is that a real true “expiration” date?
- JCUSN
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- Jun 23, 2024
- expiration injectable safety
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- Forum: Testosterone and Men's Health Articles
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TRT to Supraphysiological Levels for Body Building

Hi All, I'm a male, 32, with normal/solid levels of testosterone (650 ng/dl TT). I've been exercising on and off since I was a teenager but have only been on a proper weightlifting and diet protocol for the past 6 months with a professional bodybuilder with my main goal being to obtain a great...
- LionTamer
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- Jan 18, 2022
- bodybuilding safety supraphysiological trt trt bodybuilding
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- Forum: Clinical Use of Anabolics and Hormones
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HCG: How much is too much and is there a too much?

Hi everyone, I’ve been on TRT since 2017 and have been on and off with my use of HCG. When I started TRT I was told to never go above 500ius of HCG per day otherwise it could cause desensitized leydig cells. I’ve talked to a few doctors who said that this is nonsense and they have their younger...
- liftingheavy220
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- Jun 19, 2019
- hcg hcg + trt long term safety
- Replies: 47
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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HCG: How much is safe to use?

Hello everyone, As someone who has been on TRT for about 1.5 years I’ve been off and on HCG and tried doses anywhere from 250-500ius per injection. When I started TRT I was immediately put on HCG as I was 24 and my doctor was concerned about fertility issues down the road if I was T only. More...
- liftingheavy220
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- Feb 10, 2019
- fertility hcg leydig cell safety
- Replies: 53
- 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