Intramuscular vs. subquteneous test injections

[Maturenewbie]

Just looking for other's opinions based on their experiences with subq. I read about a Canadian study measuring t-levels after subq injections. The findings were that subq injections delivered "sustainable and stable levels of physiological T levels."

I haven't talked to my doc about it, but I'm sure I'll more from members on the board than from him.

[BallSak]

Everyone responds differently. You'll have to try it and monitor your bloods to see how your body does with it.

Several guys here are successful with subq.

I like IM.

[Rrexy]

I'm new at this (only my 5th week) but have been doing SubQ from the beginning - currently 100mg 1x / week.
I like SubQ. Painless & no problems thus far.
I've felt pretty "level" through the week between injections, but still may give every 3.5 days a try.
6 week blood work is coming up. Eager to see where My numbers are........

[Beethoven]

I was doing IM for a while and just switched over to subq. I did it because my dosage was too small for a 3cc syringe and feel there is less waste using a smaller needle. As for how good the absorption is, I'll see next time I do BW. Although the advantage I've had doing 2X a week injection is my E2 has dropped.

[kelkel]

Whatever method you prefer. Just monitor your BW.

[2Sox]

Just looking for other's opinions based on their experiences with subq. I read about a Canadian study measuring t-levels after subq injections. The findings were that subq injections delivered "sustainable and stable levels of physiological T levels."

I haven't talked to my doc about it, but I'm sure I'll more from members on the board than from him.

I only do SQ because I dose EOD at a low dose. Works great for me. Levels consistently over 1100 TT. Free T at the high end.

[Maturenewbie]

Thanx for the input, fellas. I've become pretty proficient at injecting in my glutes; it's painless and quick. I was wondering since the test is an ester if it takes too long to administer the shot.

[fireeater49]

I only do SQ because I dose EOD at a low dose. Works great for me. Levels consistently over 1100 TT. Free T at the high end.

If you do not mind, how much amt per shot (EOD)? Currently I am trying a SQ route E3D at 60mg waiting for BW to compare my IM results.

[2Sox]

If you do not mind, how much amt per shot (EOD)? Currently I am trying a SQ route E3D at 60mg waiting for BW to compare my IM results.

I inject 28mg EOD. Averages to 98mg/week.

[Beethoven]

I inject 28mg EOD. Averages to 98mg/week.

2Sox just out of curiosity, is that something you read about doing or just trial and error?

[2Sox]

2Sox just out of curiosity, is that something you read about doing or just trial and error?

Well, I learned about EOD here on this forum. One guy actually dosed every day at 20mg! I thought this was a bit overkill but he said he was a walking erection and loved it. I don't know. I would feel uncomfortable being that stoked up and thinking about sex ALL the time, but to each his own.

My dose of 28mg/week is completely trial and error at this time. I'm still finding my way and trying to find the right balance between Test dose, no AI and hCG. I think I've got the hCG right, at this point. Let's see what my next blood work looks like. I had this bronchitis thing that's been going around and an infection always knocks down the Test numbers. I'm basically over it now so I'm curious to see what my next labs look like.

You might remember another thread I started " An E2 Control Question" and Kel (and others) gave me some good advice regarding the wiggle room I have to either lower Test dose, hCG dose, or both, to get to a place where an AI wouldn't be needed. It's wait and see at this point.

[Beethoven]

Well, I learned about EOD here on this forum. One guy actually dosed every day at 20mg! I thought this was a bit overkill but he said he was a walking erection and loved it. I don't know. I would feel uncomfortable being that stoked up and thinking about sex ALL the time, but to each his own.

My dose of 28mg/week is completely trial and error at this time. I'm still finding my way and trying to find the right balance between Test dose, no AI and hCG. I think I've got the hCG right, at this point. Let's see what my next blood work looks like. I had this bronchitis thing that's been going around and an infection always knocks down the Test numbers. I'm basically over it now so I'm curious to see what my next labs look like.

You might remember another thread I started " An E2 Control Question" and Kel (and others) gave me some good advice regarding the wiggle room I have to either lower Test dose, hCG dose, or both, to get to a place where an AI wouldn't be needed. It's wait and see at this point.

I do remember that thread. Like you I'm cutting down my HCG to 500 iu instead of 1000. I just switched to subq 2X per week and my E2 dropped to borderline. Pinning test 3X per week may help even more. Thanks.

[optionsdude]

I switched to subq injections a few months ago and just did BW. I've been using app 80mg 2x per week .25mg adex day after injection,250 units of HCG the day before injection,and my last BW testosterone serum was 697 and estradiol was 33. I used the cheap test from privatemd and my trt is self administered. The BW was 4 days after injection.

[2Sox]

I switched to subq injections a few months ago and just did BW. I've been using app 80mg 2x per week .25mg adex day after injection,250 units of HCG the day before injection,and my last BW testosterone serum was 697 and estradiol was 33. I used the cheap test from privatemd and my trt is self administered. The BW was 4 days after injection.

What is the reference range for the estradiol test you mention and is it the "Sensitive"?

[2Sox]

I do remember that thread. Like you I'm cutting down my HCG to 500 iu instead of 1000. I just switched to subq 2X per week and my E2 dropped to borderline. Pinning test 3X per week may help even more. Thanks.

Why don't you try EOD? BTW, when you say "borderline", do you mean borderline high or low? Either way, I don't do well unless I'm somewhere in the middle.

[Beethoven]

Why don't you try EOD? BTW, when you say "borderline", do you mean borderline high or low? Either way, I don't do well unless I'm somewhere in the middle.

My last BW my E2 was 40, the top of the range is 39. (Was at 60) prior BW. I'm thinking that would be my next change.

[dreadnok89]

I must say, sub has been great for me compared to IM, I really feel it compared to IM the hard on thing is true as well haha. Still prefer gels

[2Sox]

I must say, sub has been great for me compared to IM, I really feel it compared to IM the hard on thing is true as well haha. Still prefer gels

That's interesting, Dread. I kind of like gels too but it's just so bloody expensive. Why do you like them?