The Different Forms of Testosterone
Forms of Testosterone There are several chemical forms of testosterone. People prescribed hormone therapy often ask that hormones come in different shapes, chemically. While sometimes it doesn’t matter what chemical form a nutrient or supplement is in, the other chemical forms matter for hormones. Two popularly prescribed forms of testosterone injections are testosterone cypionate and testosterone enanthate. Although they both eventually act as free testosterone in the body, each has different initial characteristics and effects on male physiology.
A patient recently asked Dr. Larry:
What’s the difference between testosterone cypionate, testosterone propionate and testosterone enanthate, the two most common forms of testosterone?
Dr. Larry responded:
- Enanthate has been reported in patients to provide a more immediate, observable effect than cypionate. This is due to the slight chemical difference between the two.
- Enanthate has a 7-carbon ester chain, while cypionate has an 8-carbon ester chain. The more carbons the ester group has, the more soluble in oil and the less soluble in water it becomes. As a result, cypionate has a slightly slower release and longer active life.
- Enanthate is manufactured worldwide, while cypionate is less common outside the USA. Hence, cypionate tends to be more common in the States.
- Enanthate is suspended in sesame oil; cypionate is suspended in cottonseed oil.
- Due to being one atom lighter, enanthate has more testosterone per mg. The difference is insignificant, though, perhaps a few milligrams of steroid more.
- Propionate was first described in 1935 as a drug that increased the therapeutic potential of synthetic testosterone by slowing its release into the bloodstream. It was released for clinical use two years later by Schering AG in Germany as a hybrid blend with testosterone enanthate under the brand name Testoviron. This was also the first commercially available version of testosterone Therapy on the U.S. prescription drug market, and it remained the dominant form of testosterone globally until 1960.
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**NOTE** The content in this blog is subject to interpretation and is the opinion of the content writer. We do not claim it to be fact. We encourage you to consult a medical doctor before taking any prescribed medications or supplements.
Conclusion
Supporting Hormones health is essential for overall well-being and vitality. By incorporating regular exercise, proper nutrition, adequate sleep, stress management techniques, and IV therapy, you can help maintain optimal testosterone levels and lead a healthy, balanced life. Always consult a healthcare professional before making significant changes to your lifestyle or starting any new treatments to ensure they suit your needs.
At AAI Rejuvenation Clinic, we advise anyone to think seriously about beginning Hormone treatment if there is no medical need for it. However, we will take every precaution to ensure that you read your program’s positive benefits by providing the latest at-home hormonal mouth-swab testing to ensure we are continually monitoring your progress and aware of any adverse side effects. Fill out the Medical History Form, or if you need more information, call us at (866) 224-5698 or (866) AAI-Low-T.
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