Rx · Prescription required · Schedule III controlled
Testosterone cypionate
Depo-Testosterone® · Xyosted®
FDA-approved as replacement therapy for men with hypogonadism — low testosterone confirmed by blood tests and caused by conditions of the testes, pituitary or hypothalamus.
- Drug class
- Androgen
- How it is given
- Injection every 1–2 weeks
- Prescription
- Required
- Dispensed by
- DiRx Inc. · licensed pharmacy
FDA status: Depo-Testosterone® and the other brand-name versions listed are FDA-approved medicines. If your doctor prescribes a compounded version, it is prepared by a licensed pharmacy for you and is not itself FDA-approved; your doctor and pharmacist explain which version you receive. This is a controlled substance; it is prescribed and dispensed only within federal and state rules.
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Important safety information
Testosterone cypionate is a prescription medicine. It is not right for everyone: men with prostate or breast cancer; men planning to have children soon — testosterone lowers fertility; untreated severe sleep apnea or very high hematocrit; women. Tell your doctor about every condition you have and every medicine and supplement you take.
Common side effects are described below. Stop and seek care for any severe or unexpected reaction. This page is education, not medical advice; your doctor and pharmacist give the instructions for your treatment.
How to get started
- Message us on WhatsApp or call (954) 420-7747.
- Talk with a licensed doctor, who reviews your health history and decides if this medicine is right for you.
- If prescribed, our team shares pricing and a licensed pharmacy fills your order.
Plain-language guide
Testosterone cypionate, explained by our clinical team
What it is
Testosterone replacement treats a diagnosed deficiency, not the ordinary decline of aging. Before any prescription, our doctors require two morning testosterone levels plus other labs to confirm the diagnosis and rule out causes that need different treatment.
Testosterone is a Schedule III controlled substance. Prescribing follows federal and state rules, and treatment includes regular blood monitoring of red cell count, PSA and hormone levels.
FDA-approved uses
- Primary hypogonadism (testicular failure)
- Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (pituitary or hypothalamic causes)
Our doctors prescribe for approved uses. Any other use is a decision made only by your doctor, for you, after evaluation.
How it is taken
Injected into the muscle (or under the skin with Xyosted®) every one to two weeks. Dose and frequency are adjusted to blood levels and symptoms.
What to expect
Energy, mood, libido and muscle mass improve over weeks to months. Acne, fluid retention, breast tenderness, raised red cell count and suppressed sperm production are known effects.
Who should not take it
- Men with prostate or breast cancer
- Men planning to have children soon — testosterone lowers fertility
- Untreated severe sleep apnea or very high hematocrit
- Women
Questions we hear
Will you prescribe testosterone for "low energy"?
Only when blood tests confirm hypogonadism according to current guidelines.
Can I get it as a gel instead?
Gels, patches, nasal and oral forms exist; your doctor will discuss which fits your situation.
Is testosterone a controlled substance?
Yes, Schedule III, with the rules that come with that.
Real molecular structure
The molecule: Testosterone cypionate
Drag to rotate. Every atom and bond below comes from the public PubChem database of the U.S. National Institutes of Health; nothing is drawn by AI.
- Formula
- C27H40O3
- Molar mass
- 412.6 g/mol
- Heavy atoms
- 30
- PubChem CID
- 441404 ↗
Source: PubChem, National Library of Medicine (public domain).
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