Test Cypionate

Testosterone cypionate is a prescription drug. It comes as an injectable solution given into muscle. Testosterone cypionate is a self-injectable drug. You can give this medication to yourself at home after your doctor shows you how to do so.

Testosterone cypionate is a controlled substance. This means it’s regulated by the U.S. government.

Why it’s used

Testosterone cypionate is used to treat symptoms of hypogonadism in males. With this condition, males don’t produce enough of the sex hormone testosterone.

Low testosterone levels in males can lead to mood changes, difficulty concentrating, erectile dysfunction (trouble getting or keeping an erection), and low sex drive. It can also cause reduced growth of the penis and testicles, gynecomastia (breast growth), loss of body hair and muscle mass, anemia (low level of red blood cells), and osteoporosis (weakened bones).

There are two types of hypogonadism: primary and hypogonadotropic. This drug may be used to treat both.

• Primary hypogonadism occurs when the testicles can’t produce enough testosterone.
• Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism occurs when there is damage to parts of the brain (hypothalamus or pituitary gland) that tell the testicles to produce testosterone.

Testosterone cypionate is also prescribed off-label for testosterone therapy for transgender males and gender diverse people. Off-label means a doctor can prescribe the medication for a different use than what it was approved for.

How it works

Testosterone cypionate belongs to a class of drugs called androgens. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions.

Testosterone cypionate works to treat hypogonadism in males by replacing the testosterone the body is unable to make.

How quickly does testosterone cypionate work?

Testosterone cypionate starts to work as soon as you give yourself a dose. However, it may take 3 weeks or more before you start to feel symptoms of your condition ease. For more information about when to expect symptom reduction after you start using testosterone cypionate, talk with your doctor.