What happens if you take too much testosterone FTM?

One known risk is that testosterone can make your blood become too thick, otherwise known as a high hematocrit count, which can cause a stroke, heart attack or other conditions. This can be a particular problem if you are taking a dose that is too high for your body's metabolism.
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What happens if you take too much testosterone injections?

Misuse of testosterone can cause dangerous or irreversible effects, such as enlarged breasts, small testicles, infertility, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, liver disease, bone growth problems, addiction, and mental effects such as aggression and violence.
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What are the side effects of testosterone FTM?

Complications of masculinizing hormone therapy include:
  • Producing too many red blood cells (polycythemia)
  • Weight gain.
  • Acne.
  • Developing male-pattern baldness.
  • Sleep apnea.
  • Developing an abnormal level of cholesterol and other lipids, which may increase cardiovascular risk (dyslipidemia)
  • High blood pressure (hypertension)
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Do you have to take testosterone forever FTM?

Testosterone must be taken as directed by your endocrinologist or family doctor. While most trans men continue some level of testosterone hormone therapy for their entire lives, others will stop at some point.
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Does testosterone make you tired FTM?

The peaks and troughs of injectable testosterone may lead to fluctuations in energy and mood. Some patients may report significant fatigue and poor mood as serum levels fall leading up to the next injection.
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Can u OD on testosterone?

If testosterone is administered by a healthcare provider in a medical setting, it is unlikely that an overdose will occur. However, if overdose is suspected, seek emergency medical attention.
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How do I know if I have too much testosterone?

If your body produces too much testosterone, you may have irregular or absent menstrual periods. You may also have more body hair than the average woman. Some women with high testosterone levels develop frontal balding.
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Is 1 ml of testosterone a lot?

Answer. 1 ml per week is 200 mg per week of testosterone. This is a replacement dose not shown to increase lean mass significantly in the short term. However, using higher doses may also increase red blood cell production and blood viscosity, so your doctor needs to monitor your hematocrit blood levels.
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How much testosterone should I inject?

Your doctor will decide a dosage based on your needs. In general, the dosage is 50–400 mg injected into your muscle every 2–4 weeks. Dosage increases: Your doctor may adjust your dosage based on your testosterone blood levels, response to treatment, and side effects.
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How many cc of testosterone should I take a week?

The USA FDA recommended starting dose for male hypogonadism is 50 to 400 mg IM every 2 to 4 weeks (41). The Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for testosterone therapy suggest an alternative of either 75 to 100 mg IM weekly or 150 to 200 mg IM every 2 weeks (3).
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Is it better to inject testosterone once or twice a week?

Twice per week is preferred for the balance of testosterone delivery.
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Does masturbating reduce testosterone?

No. Masturbation and ejaculation haven't been shown to have any long-term or negative effects on testosterone levels, also known as T levels.
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Does testosterone make you hornier?

Role in sexual desire and arousal

Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone all affect sexual desire and arousal. Having higher levels of estrogen in the body promotes vaginal lubrication and increases sexual desire.
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Do men have periods?

Although men will not bleed, nor will they experience all of the same symptoms as women, these hormonal shifts can have some pretty notable side effects, especially with mood and irritability. Some call it the “man period” others call it Irritable Male Syndrome, either way, it can be quite similar to a woman's PMS.
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What does testosterone do to teeth?

Testosterone is a good predictor of tooth loss, but its efficiency decreases with increasing tooth loss.
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Does testosterone make your hair grow?

Testosterone regulates hair growth by affecting the follicle and how it can produce the different types of hair, like facial, pubic and scalp hair. These follicle changes affect the growth phases of hair, producing different reactions.
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Does being hairy mean you have high testosterone?

Like so many things, it comes down to a mixture of genetics and hormones. We know that at least some of the genes for hairiness are carried on the X chromosome – and the way these genes are expressed varies between different men and ethnic groups – but hairiness also correlates with high testosterone levels.
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Why do men's mood change after ejaculating?

Oxytocin, which is commonly known as “the bonding chemical” or “love hormone” as women experience it both after sex and during maternal activities such as childbirth and breast-feeding, can also cause relaxation in men, again contributing to the contentedly unaroused state after ejaculation.
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Does edging increase stamina?

In fact, the average duration of penis-in-vagina sex is 5.4 minutes, and most women who have sex with men say their desired duration of penetration is 7–13 minutes (Waldinger, 2005). The goal of edging sex is just to prolong things a bit and increase your sexual stamina.
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Does Pushups increase testosterone?

Research studies have shown that performing push-ups can help increase testosterone levels, reducing risk of developing osteoporosis (a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D).
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Can I inject testosterone in my thigh?

Prepare the injection site.

Testosterone injections are typically intramuscular – that is, given directly into a muscle. Two relatively easy and accessible sites for intramuscular injection are the deltoid (upper arm) or the glut (upper back portion of the thigh, ie, the butt cheek).
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How often do you inject testosterone FTM?

People typically receive T therapy as an injection, either into a muscle (intramuscular) or under the skin (subcutaneous). Most people will receive the injections weekly, though some people may require higher doses every 10–14 days .
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How long does it take for a testosterone shot to wear off?

Unfortunately, with commonly used IM testosterone (i.e., cypionate, enanthate, and proprionate) injection every two weeks or month, your body recognizes the additional amount and testosterone effects will wear off after 6 days.
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What happens if you miss a day of testosterone?

If a dose of this medication has been missed, it should be taken as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to the regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
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How long can you cycle testosterone?

The general hypothesis is that administration of testosterone to healthy, older men for 52 weeks (1 year) following a cycle of 4 weeks of testosterone administration and 4 weeks without testosterone (i.e., monthly cycled regimen) will provide the same gains in muscle strength, muscle mass, and bone density as standard ...
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