Testosterone Cypionate

Long-ester testosterone. Similar to enanthate. Common in US TRT protocols.

Overview

AASTestosterone Ester

Long-ester testosterone. Similar to enanthate. Common in US TRT protocols.

Effects on Markers

Same as Testosterone Enanthate - elevates testosterone, estradiol, suppresses HPTA, increases RBC, worsens lipids

Compound Guide

Ester: Cypionate -- 8-carbon chain ester. Slightly longer half-life than Enanthate but clinically interchangeable. The US TRT standard.

Dosage:

  • TRT / Cruise: 100-200 mg/week
  • Enhancement: 300-600 mg/week for 12-20 weeks

Injection Protocol:

  • Inject 2x/week for stable levels (or 1x/week acceptable for TRT)
  • IM: 25-27g needle, 1-1.5 inch, glutes/delts/VG
  • SubQ: 27-30g insulin needle, abdomen (for TRT doses up to ~100mg per injection)

Key Notes:

  • Functionally identical to Enanthate -- choose based on availability
  • Most US-prescribed TRT uses Cypionate; Australian/UK protocols use Enanthate
  • Same PCT timing as Enanthate: wait ~3 weeks after last pin

When to draw bloods on a long ester so the number means something: How to time your blood draw on TRT.

Usage History

Markers to Monitor

Pairs With

How Testosterone Cypionate behaves when it is run alongside other compounds.

Commonly stacked with

Used to offset

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Reference

Category

AAS

Half-Life

5-6 days

Detection Time

3 months

Usage Summary