07-20-2026, 01:53 AM
Pros and cons of Testosterone enanthate
[size=1]Pros[/size]
[size=1]Cons[/size]
Pharmacist tips for Testosterone enanthate
[size=1]Pros[/size]
- [size=1]Starts to work in 1-3 days to raise testosterone levels[/size]
- [size=1]Only needs to be used once every 2 to 4 weeks[/size]
- [size=1]Can be injected at home for some people[/size]
- [size=1]Available in a lower-cost, generic form[/size]
[size=1]Cons[/size]
- [size=1]In females, can cause the development of male features, including deepening of the voice, acne, absence of menstrual periods, and more facial and body hair[/size]
- [size=1]Needs to be injected into the buttock muscle[/size]
- [size=1]Only available as an injection[/size]
- [size=1]Contains sesame oil, so might not be a good option if you have an allergy to sesame[/size]
Pharmacist tips for Testosterone enanthate
- Testosterone enanthate is injected slowly and deeply into your buttock muscle every 2 to 4 weeks. Be careful to avoid injecting into a vein, because the medication won't be absorbed properly in the body and it won't work as well.
- If you're a female who's able to get pregnant, talk to your healthcare team if you become pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. Testosterone replacement therapy can harm an unborn baby so your care team will likely ask you to stop taking testosterone enanthate.
- If you’re a female taking testosterone enanthate for breast cancer, the medication can cause the development of male features, such as deepening of the voice, acne, and more hair on the face and body. To prevent some side effects from becoming permanent, your healthcare team might ask you to stop testosterone enanthate when you first notice these features. Discuss with your care team if you're concerned about side effects.
- Testosterone enanthate can often cause the breast area in males to become bigger, painful, or tender. This might continue throughout treatment with testosterone enanthate. Let your healthcare team know if this becomes bothersome.
- Testosterone enanthate can lower your blood sugar level. If you're currently taking insulin, your diabetes care team might need to monitor your blood sugar level more often while taking this medication. Make sure you know how to recognize and treat low blood sugar.
- Testosterone enanthate can lower sperm count in males. This might affect your ability to have a baby and raise the risk for infertility. Let your healthcare team know if you're thinking of having a baby before you start testosterone enanthate so they can talk with you about family planning options.

