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Do you have any references for subQ injections? I am only 5 weeks into TRT injection 2x IM per week. Wondering if subQ would be better for me. Is switching straight to subQ a good idea? Any additional insight would be great.
AlphaMD's Answer
This is a good reference video: https://youtu.be/25DJ1kvaN60?feature=shared&t=18
The sterile procedure (from cleaning the vial & injection site prior to poking) remains the same as our video, but the one difference is that with smaller subcutaneous needle/syringe combos, you would not be able to swap the needle heads out between drawing up and making an injection. You can alternate the sides of your stomach between injections & I would advise that you also rotate the exact areas when possible. If you are heavier & have more body fat outside of your stomach area, like say your thighs, that is also a fine area to use if there is enough fat. In general your stomach is a solid go-to.
There may be a possibility of more Estrogen when going from Subq to IM, but going to subq should be just fine. Likely whichever feels better to you will be what you'll stick with.
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