Testosterone Undecanoate Injection - Genesis

Description:

Testosterone undecanoate is a long acting formulation of testosterone which is indicated in the treatment of individuals who have absent or very low levels of the hormone. Unlike the other testosterone esters, this formulation comes as a pill which is taken orally. There is also an injectable formulation available in Europe. The undecanoate ring helps the testosterone avoid metabolism by the liver.  In North America, only the pill is available on the black market.

Testosterone and its analogues are widely used by athletes and body builders. The steroid is taken principally to enhance the body and stimulate the psyche.
The only feature which has consistently been seen in a slight weight gain. But since body builders take so many other drugs, it is hard to know which drug is responsible.

Testosterone has moderate anabolic properties but also is a powerful androgenic agent.

When taken for more than 4-6 weeks, it can only slightly increase body mass and protein anabolism. However, for the body to build muscle one also has to eat a diet rich in calories. Most body builders also take a combination of other hormones at the same time. Because testosterone is converted to estrogen in the fatty tissues, there is always the chance of developing gynecomastia and water retention. To prevent this, most body builders add tamoxifen during the off cycle.


Dosage:

Males over 18 years of age: The recommended dose of testosterone undecanoate is 750 mg (3 ml) intramuscularly; followed by 750 mg (3 ml) intramuscularly after 4 weeks, then 750 mg (3 ml) intramuscularly every 10 weeks thereafter.


Side effects:

There are some individuals who should avoid testosterone like steroids because it can worsen the clinical condition. These conditions include:

nausea, vomiting
abdominal cramps, diarrhea
swelling
increased /decreased libido
headaches
acne, oily skin
diaphoresis
loss of hair
gynecomastia

When taken by females, the drug definitely can cause virilizing effects like:

deepening of voice
hoarseness
excess hair growth
enlarged clitoris
irregular menstrual cycles