Tomorrow I will inject myself with a second dose of Testosterone Cypionate. Last week Thursday was my first dose. As a summary, needles are unpleasant, but I did not experience any major side effects other than some pain and itching.
After years of trying to raise my testosterone naturally through diet, training, supplements, and other methods, I have accepted that medical help may be necessary. I was hesitant to start lifelong therapies and especially reluctant to use injections. Anyone who knows me well knows I have been uncomfortable with needles since childhood, and the thought of injecting myself in the stomach was challenging.
But here we are, one week later. Despite my concerns, I injected myself in the stomach. I was with the tech and asked if he would do it or if I had to do it myself. He said he preferred I do it since I will need to do this going forward. Up until then, I was calm, but once I grabbed the needle and started preparing the injection, nerves kicked in. Childhood experiences made it intimidating, as getting strapped down with velcro on a board for injections and blood draws was difficult.
Still, I am an adult now, and despite the anxiety, I followed instructions and completed the injection. It is important to handle this responsibly. I inserted the needle into my belly fat and pushed the solution in slowly. Testosterone is thick and oily, so it pushes back a bit, requiring a steady pace to avoid tissue damage. It definitely made the process longer and more uncomfortable to do myself.
The injection was not unbearable, but it was not pleasant either. Afterward, the injection site hurt a bit with a stinging sensation. It was not severe but noticeable and lasted for some time. There was a little bleeding, which a bandage took care of. Over the next few days, I felt some discomfort and occasional itchiness but tried to ignore it and keep on with life.
I have not noticed major changes yet, but my cardio sessions were longer and felt easier. I had to increase resistance because it felt less challenging. This might be psychological, as I understand these effects take time to manifest, but I did have a stronger workout this past week. I am also more motivated to train harder. My mindset is that if I am putting this substance in my body, I need to make it count by pushing myself.
I have noticed stronger morning erections lately. This could be due to several factors, but recent ones have been particularly noticeable. It is still early days, so I will keep observing and hope for positive results. The last few years have been tough with fitness setbacks and injuries, so I am hopeful for some progress. This medication, along with physical therapy and BPC 157, are part of my long-term plan. I will keep you updated on how it goes. So far, things are looking good.
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