Peptide Intelligence · hormone
Testosterone
Also: TRT, Testosterone cypionate, Testosterone enanthate
The primary androgen hormone, prescribed as replacement for men with confirmed low testosterone from specific medical conditions.
Approval status
FDA-approved
Testosterone replacement in men with hypogonadism due to certain medical conditions. Not approved for age-related low testosterone.
Compounding status
Approved product
Widely available as approved products; compounded creams and pellets exist and are not FDA-reviewed.
Evidence grade
A · Human randomized trials
Extensive RCT data, including the TRAVERSE cardiovascular safety trial (2023).
Known risks and label warnings
- Increased hematocrit (blood thickening); sleep apnea worsening; fertility suppression; acne; blood-pressure increase (label warning for some products)
- Not for use in prostate or breast cancer
Interactions people ask about
- Anticoagulants; insulin; corticosteroids
What people often measure
Framed as things to discuss with your clinician, not a protocol.
- Total testosterone
- Hematocrit / CBC
- PSA (per age and clinician)
- Lipids; blood pressure
Questions for your clinician
- How often should hematocrit and PSA be checked?
- What are my options if I want to preserve fertility?
Get the full report by email
- The Testosterone status card, monitoring list and clinician questions, printable
- The pre-therapy baseline checklist: what people commonly measure before starting any injectable
- A note the next time FDA or HHS acts on this compound
Wellness guidance only, not medical advice. We never sell or dispense medication.
Sources and review
Status as of 2026-09-02. Reviewed 2026-09-02 by Curtis Holder (product); clinical review pending; next review due 2026-12-01. Regulatory status changes; we update this page after each FDA or HHS action. Wellness guidance only, not medical advice. Med.xyz does not sell, prescribe or recommend any compound.