Insights & Information in Hormone Therapy and Endocrinoogy

Prescribing for Transmen, Injectable Testosterone - Sustanon, Brand names: Sustanon, Starting dose: 250 mg every 4 weeks, Directions: 1ml injection IM. Avoid in peanut/soya allergy, Frequency/dose range: 2-6 weeks, Further treatment: If periods persist after 6 months of adequate testosterone treatment, a GnRH agonist such as Leuprorelin (11.25mg 3 monthly) or a long-acting form of progestogenic contraception can be added

Testosterone is normally started in a short acting formulation such as a gel or injectable (Sustanon/Enanthate) with initial monitoring at 4-6 months and with dose titrations up to target range. For risks of testosterone therapy, please see detailed information available on our consent forms for testosterone which are located on our health professional hormone support hub on our website.

What is an intramuscular injection? An intramuscular injection delivers medication directly into the muscle. This allows the medication to be quickly absorbed into the bloodstream

The aim of this document is to provide a framework to sensitively assess the significance of the bleeding, examine and investigate appropriately. There is an absence of clear guidelines in this area and cases should be considered on an individual basis.