Testosterone cypionate, sold under the brand name Depo-Testosterone among others, is an androgen and anabolic steroid medication which is used mainly in the treatment of low testosterone levels in men. It is also used in hormone therapy for transgender men.
TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE USE AS A PERFORMANCE – ENHANCING DRUG
Since testosterone cypionate is an anabolic androgenic steroid, athletes, bodybuilders, and gym-goers alike might use it illicitly for performance-enhancing purposes and to encourage better recovery and muscle growth.
Excessive anabolic androgenic steroid use can cause priapism, testicular atrophy/shrinkage, impotence, premature coronary heart disease, increased LDL cholesterol, decreased spermatogenesis, and gynecomastia (“man boobs”). Androgens can also stimulate the growth of the prostate and fluid retention, leading to edema.
Anabolic steroids taken at a young age (25 years old) can cause premature closing of the epiphysis of the long bones, which stunts growth and interrupts development. High doses taken by young athletes may result in liver abnormalities and even death.
In females, androgenic steroids like testosterone cypionate can promote masculinization of the body, enlarge the clitoris, and induce menopause.
USES OF TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE INJECTION
The primary use of testosterone cypionate injections is for helping restore testosterone levels to a healthy range. Thus, testosterone cypionate is especially useful for treating low T in men. Low T is a condition in which the body has inadequate endogenous production of testosterone. Since testosterone is a vital hormone for overall health and wellness, males with low T often experience a myriad of debilitating symptoms when their testosterone levels drop below the desired range. These symptoms may include:- Lack of sex drive (low libido)
- Inability to concentrate (brain fog)
- Erectile dysfunction (impotence)
- Shrinking testes Muscular atrophy
- Infertility Increase in body fat Loss of body and pubic hair General fatigue
- Low red blood cell count (anemia)
- Feeling like you can’t get enough sleep Development of breast tissue (gynecomastia)
- Mood disorders
