What is Testosterone Enanthate

Testosterone is a naturally occurring sex hormone produced in a mans testicles. Small amounts of testosterone are also produced in a womans ovaries and adrenal system.

Testosterone Enanthate is used in men and boys to treat conditions caused by a lack of this hormone, such as delayed puberty, impotence, or other hormonal imbalances. This medicine is not for use in treating low testosterone without certain medical conditions or due to getting older.

Testosterone enanthate is used in women to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) and cannot be treated with surgery.

Testosterone will not enhance athletic performance and should not be used for that purpose.

Testosterone Enanthate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not be treated with testosterone if you have prostate cancer, male breast cancer, a serious heart condition, severe liver or kidney disease, or an allergy to castor oil or sesame oil. Testosterone Enanthate is not for use in treating low testosterone without certain medical conditions or due to getting older. Testosterone should not be used to enhance athletic performance.

Testosterone Enanthate is not for use in women who are pregnant.

Testosterone can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, or death. You may need to stop using testosterone or start taking blood pressure medication.

Misuse of testosterone can cause dangerous or irreversible effects. Do not share this medicine with another person.

Before taking this medicine

You should not be treated with this medicine if you are allergic to testosterone, or if you have:

male breast cancer;

prostate cancer;

serious heart problems;

severe liver disease;

severe kidney disease; or

an allergy to castor oil or sesame oil.

Testosterone Enanthate is not for use in women who are pregnant. This medicine can harm an unborn baby.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

high blood pressure;

heart problems, coronary artery disease (clogged arteries);

a heart attack or stroke;

sleep apnea;

an enlarged prostate and urination problems;

high cholesterol or triglycerides;

cancer;

depression, anxiety, a mood disorder, suicidal thoughts or actions;

diabetes;

high red blood cell (RBC) counts; or

liver or kidney disease.

Using testosterone may increase your risk of developing prostate cancer, liver problems, or heart problems (including heart attack, stroke, or death). Ask your doctor about these risks.

Women using testosterone should not breastfeed.

Testosterone should not be given to a child younger than 12 years old. Some types of this medicine are not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How is Testosterone Enanthate given

Testosterone is injected under the skin or into a muscle, usually given every 2 to 4 weeks. Testosterone Enanthate should be given only by a healthcare professional.

The length of treatment with Testosterone Enanthate will depend on the condition being treated.

Testosterone can raise your blood pressure, which could increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, or death. Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. You may need to stop using testosterone or start taking blood pressure medication.

You will need frequent blood tests.