anyone ever hear or have experience with subcutaneous Testosterone Pellets?

[matty420]

heres some info i found on them, i copied and pasted it, sorry if there's a massive amount of useless information included

Brand name:
Testopel
Generic name: Testosterone pellets


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Why is Testopel prescribed?
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Testopel pellets contain testosterone, the sex hormone that is responsible for growth and maintenance of male physical characteristics. Testosterone is a member of the androgen family of steroids responsible for the growth spurt that happens during adolescence. Testopel is used to treat low testosterone levels brought on by age, tumors, injury, radiation, or a condition present from birth. It also is used to stimulate puberty in boys who have a family history of delayed puberty.

In addition, testosterone is sometimes used to treat certain types of breast cancer.


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Most important fact about Testopel
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Testosterone and other androgens can have serious, long-lasting side effects. They should only be used as prescribed by your doctor.


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How should you take Testopel?
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Testopel pellets are implanted under the skin by your doctor. Their effects last for three to four months and sometimes for as long as six months. Your doctor will perform periodic blood tests to make sure that this medication is working correctly and is not having adverse effects.


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What side effects may occur?
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Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue using Testopel.

Side effects may include:
Abnormal hair growth, acne, anxiety, blood clotting disorders, decreased sperm count, depression, enlarged breasts in men, fluid retention and swelling, frequent and prolonged erections, headache, increased cholesterol levels, increased or decreased sex drive, inflammation and pain at the pellet site, liver disorders, male pattern baldness, nausea, prickling or tingling sensation, yellowing of skin and eyes

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Why should Testopel not be prescribed?
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Men with a history of breast or prostate cancer should not take Testopel. Androgens such as testosterone should never be used by pregnant women.


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Special warnings about Testopel
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In rare instances, Testopel pellets may be expelled due to improper insertion or infection. Contact your doctor if you notice any of the pellets coming out, or if you have an infection with redness, swelling, or pus.

Testopel can cause a buildup of fluids in the body. People with a history of heart, kidney, or liver problems should use Testopel with caution. Contact your doctor if you experience too frequent or persistent erections, nausea, vomiting, changes in skin color, or ankle swelling.

Testopel should be used very cautiously in children. The hormone may cause bones to mature and stop lengthening before they should. If Testopel has been prescribed to treat delayed puberty, the doctor will take x-rays every 6 months to make sure the bones are growing properly.

When given for breast cancer, androgens can leach calcium from the bones and cause a buildup of calcium in the blood. If this happens, androgen therapy must be discontinued.

In people with diabetes, Testopel may reduce blood sugar levels. If you are diabetic, your doctor will want to watch you closely.

You should be aware that men treated with androgens have an increased risk of prostate and liver problems, including prostate and liver cancer.

The safety and effectiveness of Testopel for improving athletic performance have not been established. Due to its potentially serious side effects, it should never be used for that purpose.

 

[matty420]

im thinking you could inject a few of these at once and call it a day. elevated yet steady test levels for a few months with a few injected pellets

 

[BigGuyPHX]

im thinking you could inject a few of these at once and call it a day. elevated yet steady test levels for a few months with a few injected pellets

yea this sounds like a good idea!!!
Sure why not they do it to cows and we eat cows dont we???
Must be safe...
Yea man inject away and make a sweet youtube video while you do it!

God help us all

BigPHX

 

[musclemom]

If you go over to the Masters/Andropause forum and search there are a couple of threads about them. They aren't injected. "Testopel pellets are implanted under the skin by your doctor." Implanted DOES NOT mean injected. The doctor actually has to make a (small) incision in your skin.

 

[matty420]

If you go over to the Masters/Andropause forum and search there are a couple of threads about them. They aren't injected. "Testopel pellets are implanted under the skin by your doctor." Implanted DOES NOT mean injected. The doctor actually has to make a (small) incision in your skin.

good shit

 

[Selene]

If you go over to the Masters/Andropause forum and search there are a couple of threads about them. They aren't injected. "Testopel pellets are implanted under the skin by your doctor." Implanted DOES NOT mean injected. The doctor actually has to make a (small) incision in your skin.

Similar to birth control available for women pellets implanted under skin, under arm which last for 5 years . also pellet type implants are used inconjunction with cancer treatments

 

[holy ghost]

NO FN way would i do that

 

[RADAR]

NO FN way would i do that

I stand behind you on this one.


RADAR

 

[702daswoll1]

NO FN way would i do that

yeah right... Im going to insert mine rectally and see whats crackin. Literally.

 

[goin on 4T]

Come on Holly! I think I am going to give it a try. Only problem was my doc told me today the max he would give me would equal 150mg/week. I was hoping for 200-250 per week.

 

[Triple J]

this is becoming the standard for hrt therapy although the implant procedure and small risk of implant rejection are pause for thought

 

[jumpmaster82]

just plug them bro

 

[gabearroyo918]

I use testopel and LOVE IT

 

[C.K.]

I like the good old fashioned way

 

[bblazer]

I've implanted Fina pellets in beef cattle. We use a needle about the diameter of a pencil and about 6" long. The cows groan a bit, but don't seem to mind. I'd be happy to bring my equipment over and help you out. You just need to supply the pellets.

B-

 

[goin on 4T]

Ouch no thanks

 

[kx250rider]

I'll ask my HR doctor next time (not going for about 2 months, but I won't forget). I'd do implants as a baseline, and also do smaller T injections... If I find out they'd work for me, I'll do a YT video on it. I also read about an implant which is place into the testicles, and causes increased natural production of testosterone. I think that was in Belgium, if I recall. That might be a bit beyond where I want to jam in a 4g cannula.

Here's a video I found on YT of a dr performing the procedure (in Spanish): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6gMFec8H6k

Charles

 

[GrownUp]

Hey, baby don't touch me there, I have a testosterone pellet surgically inserted in that exact spot you are feeling, (followed by the uncomfortable explanation as to why you have testosterone pellet under your skin) yeeeeeah right!! Nothing worse than a woman thinking your testosterone levels are naturally low, f that, Test E for me please....