Testosterone enanthate is an injectable steroid hormone primarily used for testosterone replacement therapy in men with low testosterone levels. It mimics the action of natural testosterone produced in the testes, stimulating the development of male sex characteristics and increasing protein synthesis and muscle growth.
Testosterone enanthate is a long-acting esterified form of testosterone that lasts in the body for up to 10-14 days from a single injection. It has a 7-carbon ester (heptanoate) which slows the release of testosterone from the injection site depot. This provides a more stable and sustained release of testosterone compared to shorter-acting forms like testosterone propionate.
| Key Facts About Testosterone Enanthate |
| Used mainly for treating hypogonadism (low testosterone) in men |
| Given as intramuscular injections, usually every 1-2 weeks |
| Has a longer half-life than testosterone propionate or cypionate |
| Causes an increase in hemoglobin and hematocrit |
| May stimulate prostate enlargement which needs regular screening |
| Has androgenic effects like oily skin, acne, male pattern baldness |
What are the uses of testosterone enanthate?
Testosterone enanthate has several medical uses, including:
- Testosterone replacement therapy: The primary use is for treating hypogonadism or low testosterone levels in men. It restores normal testosterone levels, energy, sex drive, and muscle strength.
- Delayed puberty: Used in adolescent boys who are late going through puberty. Helps stimulate the development of male sex characteristics.
- Muscle wasting diseases: Helps preserve lean muscle mass in conditions like AIDS/HIV wasting syndrome. Also used to counteract muscle loss from long-term corticosteroid therapy.
- Breast cancer: Has been used to treat estrogen receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer in women. Testosterone suppresses estrogen levels.
- Osteoporosis: Testosterone plays a role in bone mineral density and has been used to treat osteoporosis in men.
- Infertility: Can help treat certain causes of male infertility like low sperm production or motility.
- Transgender hormone therapy: Used as part of male-to-female transgender treatment plans. Stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics.
| Dosage and Administration |
| Doses range from 100-400 mg per injection depending on the condition |
| Injections are typically given every 1-2 weeks |
| Blood counts need monitoring to watch for polycythemia |
| Regular prostate screening is necessary |
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