Testosterone injections should only be given if prescribed by a licensed clinician
Follow the exact medication, dose, and schedule provided by your prescriber
Use only the syringe and needle size recommended for your specific prescription
Wash your hands thoroughly before handling the medication
Check the vial or ampule for the correct medication, concentration, and expiration date
Inspect the solution for particles, discoloration, or damage before use
Clean the rubber stopper or injection site with an alcohol swab
Draw up the prescribed dose using sterile technique
Remove air bubbles from the syringe before injecting
Choose the injection site recommended by your clinician, commonly the gluteal muscle or thigh
Clean the skin at the injection site with an alcohol swab and let it dry
Insert the needle at the angle and depth instructed by your clinician
Inject the medication slowly and steadily
Remove the needle and apply gentle pressure with clean gauze or cotton
Dispose of the needle and syringe immediately in a sharps container
Do not reuse needles or syringes
Rotate injection sites as instructed to reduce irritation
Seek medical help if you have severe pain, swelling, redness, fever, shortness of breath, chest pain, or signs of an allergic reaction
Contact your prescriber if you are unsure about the injection technique or experience side effects