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Glossary Testosterone Injections

medical treatment to increase testosterone levels in individuals

Testosterone Injections, also known as Testosterone Replacement Injections or Testosterone Therapy Injections, are medical treatments used to increase testosterone levels in individuals with low testosterone, a condition known as hypogonadism. These injections help alleviate symptoms such as fatigue, decreased libido, and muscle loss by directly introducing synthetic testosterone into the bloodstream, thereby restoring hormonal balance.

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research A case of hyperpigmentation and acanthosis nigricans by testosterone injections

6 citations , February 2014 in “Human & experimental toxicology”

This case report describes the first instance of facial and oral mucosal hyperpigmentation and acanthosis nigricans linked to testosterone therapy in a patient with idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

research Toxoplasma gondii infection and testosterone alteration: A systematic review and meta-analyses

April 2024 in “PloS one”

In this systematic review, researchers observed that Toxoplasma gondii infection is associated with alterations in testosterone levels, generally increasing in humans but showing mixed effects in animals, highlighting a complex relationship that warrants further investigation.

research The role of testosterone in SARS-CoV-2 infection

November 2021 in “Research Outreach”

Low testosterone levels may lead to more severe COVID-19 outcomes.

research Role of testosterone in SARS-CoV-2 infection: A key pathogenic factor and a biomarker for severe pneumonia

38 citations , May 2021 in “International Journal of Infectious Diseases”

This study found that lower testosterone levels in male COVID-19 patients were associated with greater disease severity and longer hospital stays.

research Letter to the Editor on “COVID-19 Infection in Men on Testosterone Replacement Therapy”

1 citations , March 2021 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”

This study reported that testosterone replacement therapy was not linked to worse COVID-19 outcomes in men, though the data showed high hospitalization and fatality rates that suggest otherwise.

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community Injecting estrogen for hairline regrow

268 upvotes 1 year ago

A user plans to undergo a temporary MtF transformation to regrow hair, using estrogen, RU58841, and Dutasteride, then revert with testosterone. Many users criticize the plan, suggesting alternatives like hair transplants, and emphasize that estrogen is not a reliable solution for hair regrowth.

community How can my DHT be so low without Finasteride on cycle?

4 months ago

A user is curious why their DHT levels are not higher despite using 400mg of testosterone without finasteride, and wonders if zinc or GHK-Cu injections could be influencing this. Another user suggests that more testosterone typically leads to more DHT, but the user might be fortunate not to exceed normal DHT levels.

community My home made topical dutasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a user making a homemade topical dutasteride solution to use alongside testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and oral dutasteride. The user aims to reduce DHT locally at the testosterone injection site and on the scalp.

community F23 does Topical Min work on vellus hairs?

in Female 72 upvotes 1 week ago

Topical minoxidil 5% may help turn vellus hairs into normal-looking hairs, but results can vary, especially on the temples. The user stopped testosterone injections and finasteride, which may have affected hair recovery.

community 42yo male. This stuff works for older dudes too

in Progress Pictures 817 upvotes 1 year ago

A 42-year-old male shared his hair regrowth progress using a regimen of oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and finasteride, along with testosterone injections. He experienced noticeable improvement in hair growth and expressed gratitude for the support and information from the community.

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learn Dutasteride

5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

learn Bicalutamide

Could bicalutamide help trans women regrow hair lost to testosterone? No study has tested bicalutamide for hair regrowth in trans women. In cisgender women the only randomized trial found it added nothing to minoxidil, and it is an off-label prescription drug that requires liver monitoring.

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