Testosterone Cypionate
Long-ester testosterone. Similar to enanthate. Common in US TRT protocols.
Overview
Long-ester testosterone. Similar to enanthate. Common in US TRT protocols.
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
Marker Interactions
Haematocrit
elevates · significant
Haemoglobin
elevates · significant
Estradiol
elevates · moderate
HDL
suppresses · moderate
LDL
variable · mild
SHBG
suppresses · mild
LH
suppresses · significant
DHT
elevates · moderate
Ferritin
suppresses · moderate
Iron
variable · moderate
Transferrin Saturation
variable · moderate
Creatinine
elevates · mild
Compare With
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Quick Reference
Category
AAS
Half-Life
5-6 days
Detection Time
3 months