Testosterone cypionate is a prescription drug. It comes as an injectable solution given into the muscle. Testosterone cypionate is a self-injectable drug. You can give this medication to yourself at home after your doctor shows you how to do so.

Testosterone cypionate is available as the brand-name drug Depo-Testosterone. Its also available as a generic drug. Generic drugs usually cost less than the brand-name version. In some cases, they may not be available in every strength or form as the brand-name drug.

Testosterone cypionate is a controlled substance. This means its regulated by the government.

Why its used

Testosterone cypionate is used to treat symptoms of hypogonadism in males. In this condition, males dont produce enough of the sex hormone testosterone.

There are two types of hypogonadism: primary and hypogonadotropic. This drug may be used to treat both.

Primary hypogonadism occurs when the testicles cant produce enough testosterone.

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism occurs when there is damage to parts of the brain (hypothalamus or pituitary gland) that tell the testicles to produce testosterone.

How it works

Testosterone cypionate belongs to a class of drugs called androgens. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions.

Testosterone cypionate works to treat hypogonadism in males by replacing the testosterone your body is unable to make.

Testosterone cypionate injectable solution doesnt cause drowsiness, but it can cause other side effects.

More common side effects

The more common side effects of testosterone cypionate can include:

acne

pain and swelling at injection site

hair growth

gynecomastia (breast enlargement)

more frequent erections

erections that last longer than normal

mood swings

headache

decrease in sperm count when the drug is used at high doses

If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If theyre more severe or dont go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.