Testosterone decanoate

Testosterone decanoate is an androgen and anabolic steroid (AAS) medication which is used mainly in the treatment of low testosterone levels in men.<ref>

Testosterone Decanoate - an overview(link). {{{website}}}.

Accessed 2021-09-30.

</ref> It is also used in hormone therapy for transgender men.<ref>

Testosterone therapy in transgender men(link). {{{website}}}.

Accessed 2021-09-30.

</ref> It is given by injection into muscle usually once every one to four weeks.<ref>

Testosterone Decanoate(link). {{{website}}}.

Accessed 2021-09-30.

</ref>

Medical uses

Testosterone decanoate is used primarily in androgen replacement therapy. It is specifically used to treat hypogonadism in men, which results in low testosterone levels.<ref>

Testosterone therapy in men with hypogonadism(link). {{{website}}}.

Accessed 2021-09-30.

</ref> It is also used in hormone therapy for transgender men.<ref>

Testosterone therapy in transgender men(link). {{{website}}}.

Accessed 2021-09-30.

</ref>

Side effects

Side effects of testosterone decanoate include symptoms of masculinization like acne, increased hair growth, voice changes, and increased sexual desire.<ref>

Testosterone therapy: Potential benefits and risks as you age(link). {{{website}}}.

Accessed 2021-09-30.

</ref> The drug is a controlled substance, specifically a Schedule III controlled substance, which means it has a potential for abuse and dependence.<ref>

Controlled Substances - Alphabetical Order(link). {{{website}}}.

Accessed 2021-09-30.

</ref>

Pharmacology

As an AAS, testosterone decanoate is an agonist of the androgen receptor (AR), the biological target of androgens like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT).<ref>

Androgen receptor(link). {{{website}}}.

Accessed 2021-09-30.

</ref> It has strong anabolic effects and weak androgenic effects, which give it a mild side effect profile and make it especially suitable for use in women.<ref>

Anabolic steroids(link). {{{website}}}.

Accessed 2021-09-30.

</ref>

See also

• List of androgens/anabolic steroids
• Testosterone (medication)

References

<references />

• 
  Chemical structure of Testosterone decanoate
• 
  Ball-and-stick model of Testosterone decanoate