Testosterone enanthate is an injectable form of the primary male sex hormone, testosterone. It is an androgen and anabolic steroid that promotes the development and maintenance of masculine physical characteristics.
How does it work? When injected into the body, testosterone enanthate slowly releases testosterone over time. This provides a sustained increase in testosterone blood levels compared to natural production. The increased testosterone promotes protein synthesis, increased muscle mass and strength, increased bone density, and stimulation of linear growth and bone maturation.
What is testosterone enanthate used for? It has two main medical uses:
- Testosterone replacement therapy for men with clinically low testosterone levels (a condition called hypogonadism). By replacing testosterone, it can relieve symptoms like low energy, poor concentration, decreased muscle mass, and reduced libido.
- Treatment of delayed puberty in adolescent boys. Introducing extra testosterone encourages the normal development of adult male physical traits like muscle growth, body and facial hair growth, and deepening of the voice.
Outside medicine, some athletes and bodybuilders abuse testosterone enanthate and other steroids to try to accelerate lean muscle gains beyond what could be achieved naturally. However, this is illegal and carries significant health risks.
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What are the side effects? Like all medicines, testosterone injections have some risks:
- For men - acne, male pattern baldness, breast enlargement if too high a dose is given
- For adolescents - early halt of growth if bones fuse too early
At high doses, testosterone use can affect cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease. That's why it's important to have
regular bloodwork done with any hormone therapy program. Vitality Balance Clinic closely monitors all patients to make sure treatments stay safe as well as effective.
In summary,
testosterone enanthate is a form of injectable testosterone with legitimate medical applications but also potential for abuse. Men with clinically low testosterone should have their levels properly tested before starting replacement therapy. When administered correctly under medical supervision, testosterone enanthate and other forms of testosterone can safely and effectively relieve low testosterone symptoms.