Intramuscular Versus Subcutaneous Testosterone Injections, Who Wins?

Testosterone injections are a common form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) used to treat conditions such as hypogonadism, transgender hormone therapy, and some types of cancer. Two common routes of administration for testosterone injections are intramuscular (IM) injections and subcutaneous (subQ) injections.

Intramuscular injections are administered deep into the muscle tissue. In the case of testosterone injections, the medication is typically injected into the gluteal muscle in the buttocks. IM injections tend to have a slower onset of action than subcutaneous injections, as the medication must first be absorbed by the muscle tissue before it can enter the bloodstream. However, IM injections typically have a longer duration of action than subcutaneous injections, meaning that the effects of the medication will last longer.

Subcutaneous injections are administered into the layer of tissue just beneath the skin. In the case of testosterone injections, the medication is typically injected into the thigh or abdomen. Subcutaneous injections tend to have a more rapid onset of action than IM injections, as the medication can be absorbed more quickly into the bloodstream. However, subcutaneous injections typically have a shorter duration of action than IM injections.

The choice between IM and subcutaneous injections depends on a variety of factors, including the individual's medical condition, the dosage of the medication, and the individual's personal preferences. Optimal T staff can help you determine which route of administration is best for you, give us a call at 423-458-1310 or go to www.optimaltclinic.com.