Inject hCG IM for better results?

No, that is not certain. I personally have only ever observed site leakage with 1/2" IM injections into my delts, never subq regardless of needle length.
...

Fair enough, since there's little, if any, hard data. Anecdotal reports appear to favor it. Grok says this:

Injection site leakage, where a small amount of the oil-based medication (such as testosterone enanthate or cypionate) seeps out from the puncture wound after needle withdrawal, appears to be more commonly reported with subcutaneous (SQ) injections compared to intramuscular (IM) injections. This is based on user experiences from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) communities, as well as explanations tied to the injection depth and techniques used. While clinical literature rarely addresses leakage directly (focusing instead on pharmacokinetics, safety, and common side effects like pain or swelling), anecdotal evidence consistently highlights it as a minor but frequent occurrence in SQ methods.
It was not a loaded question: "When injecting oil-based testosterone esters, is injection site leakage more prevalent with intra-muscular or subcutaneous injections?"
 

hCG Mixing Calculator

HCG Mixing Protocol Calculator

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

TRT Hormone Predictor

Predict estradiol, DHT, and free testosterone levels based on total testosterone

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This tool provides predictions based on statistical models and should NOT replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your TRT protocol.

ℹ️ Input Parameters

Normal range: 300-1000 ng/dL

Predicted Hormone Levels

Enter your total testosterone value to see predictions

Results will appear here after calculation

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

Beyond Testosterone Podcast

Online statistics

Members online
8
Guests online
703
Total visitors
711

Latest posts

Back
Top