STEP 1 OF 8

Introduction

Welcome to your comprehensive testosterone injection guide!

This walkthrough shows you how to prepare, draw, inject, and dispose of your testosterone dose safely. Let's get started.

STEP 2 OF 8

What You'll Need

Essential supplies for safe injection

medical syringe

Syringe

× 1

insulin syringe

Insulin Syringe

× 1 (SQ Only)

medical needles

Needles

× 2

alcohol prep pads

Alcohol Pads

× 5

sharps container

Sharps Container

× 1

testosterone cypionate vial

Testosterone Cypionate

× 1

Checklist

  • Gather supplies in clean workspace
  • Verify sterile and within expiration dates
  • Wash hands thoroughly for 20 seconds
STEP 3 OF 8

Verify Medication

Check your vial for drug name, concentration, and expiration

Verification Points

Click point 1 to verify drug name
Click point 2 to check concentration
Click point 3 to confirm expiration
STEP 4 OF 8

Draw Up Your Dose

Follow these steps for accurate dosing

  1. Wipe the vial top

    Wipe the vial top with an alcohol prep pad.

  2. Insert the drawing needle

    Insert the drawing needle into the vial.

  3. Invert vial and pull plunger

    Invert vial and pull plunger to the desired units.

  4. Tap the syringe

    Tap the syringe to remove bubbles.

  5. Confirm the precise volume

    Confirm the precise volume.

STEP 5 OF 8

Optional: Backloading Your SQ Syringe

For subcutaneous injections only

This step is optional—click to expand
STEP 6 OF 8

Site Preparation & Injection Techniques

Choose your injection method

  1. Clean site with alcohol

    Clean site with alcohol.

  2. Pinch muscle at injection site

    Pinch muscle at injection site.

  3. Hold syringe at 90°

    Hold syringe at 90°.

  4. Inject deep into muscle

    Inject deep into muscle.

  5. Withdraw and apply pressure

    Withdraw and apply pressure.

intramuscular injection technique
90° = Perpendicular to skin
STEP 7 OF 8

Aftercare & Disposal

Proper disposal and cleanup

  • Place used needles into sharps container

    Place used needles into sharps container.

  • Seal container lid securely

    Seal container lid securely.

  • Store until local disposal

    Store until local disposal.

  • Wash hands thoroughly

    Wash hands thoroughly.

sharps container closing
STEP 8 OF 8

Safety & Help

We're here to support you

What if I hit a vein?

Bleeding at site?

Severe pain?

healthcare provider

Dr. Sarah Martinez

Clinical Specialist

Available 24/7 for expert guidance and support.

SCHEDULE VIDEO CALL

Congratulations!

You've completed the guide. Ready to manage your therapy safely.

BACK TO DASHBOARD