Testosterone undecanoate is an ester of natural androgen, testosterone. About the form in which this tool is released, for what and how it is used, we will tell in the article presented.
Also you will find out what properties this substance has, whether it has contraindications and side effects.
Testosterone undecanoate goes on sale in various forms:
How do testosterone receive undecanoate? Experts say that such an active form of the drug is formed by splitting the side chain.
Testosterone is called the male sex hormone, which has the entire spectrum of biological activity, which is necessary for the formation and maintenance of androgenic functions.
Synthesis of this substance occurs in the testicles, andalso in the adrenal cortex. During intrauterine development, as well as in early childhood and during puberty, this element contributes to the formation of male characteristics and sexual organs. Subsequently, this hormone provides support for androgen-dependent functions and the male phenotype.
Inadequate secretion of this substance leads todevelopment of hypogonadism. His symptoms include erectile dysfunction, depressed mood, decreased sexual desire, increased fatigue, regression, lack or underdevelopment of secondary sexual characteristics.
Also, such representatives of the stronger sex increase the risk of developing osteoporosis.
Testosterone undecanoate is prescribed to increase the inadequate level of endogenous testosterone, as well as to reduce the signs of hypogonadism.
The nature of the action of this drug is due to the following properties:
In men who suffer from hypogonadism,testosterone undecanoate reduces the mass of adipose tissue and increases the non-fat body mass. It also prevents loss and promotes the growth of bone tissue, improves sexual function and has a positive psychotropic effect.
What is the purpose of using testosterone preparationsundecanoate? The instruction says that for the representatives of the stronger sex such drugs are used as hormone replacement therapy for violations due to secondary or primary testosterone deficiency, including post-stroke syndrome, hypopituitarism, eunuchoidism, endocrine impotence and some infertility caused by impaired spermatogenesis, as well as menopausal disorders in men (for example, with a decrease in physical and mental activity, libido).
In transsexuals with a change of sex (for men), this medication is prescribed for masculinization.
Also testosterone undecanoate can be used in osteoporosis, which is caused by androgen deficiency.
Testosterone undecanoate (ampoules and tablets) should not be used when:
It should also be noted that testosterone undecanoate ("Nebido") is not prescribed for women.
With special caution it is recommended for patients with apnea syndrome and children in adolescence.
Таблетки, которые повышают тестостерон у мужчин, It is necessary to accept only in the process of eating food. In this case, the food should not contain too much fat. Otherwise, the absorption of the drug through the lymphatic system will be maximum.
When taking tablets on an empty stomach, their absorption is minimal.
If the drug was prescribed to increase testosterone in the stronger sex, it is prescribed twice a day.
To increase the level of androgens, the medication is taken in a dosage equal to 120-160 mg, every day for 3 weeks.
For severe anabolic effectsexperts recommend using high doses of medication. In this case, it is necessary to take 240 mg of the drug every day. It should be borne in mind that such a dosage can lead to the development of adverse reactions.
Введение препарата «Небидо» в дозировке 1 г Testosterone undecanoate (i.e., 1 ampoule) is administered once daily for 10-15 weeks. Such frequency of injections provides support of sufficient level of a hormone that does not cause its cumulation.
The drug is administered intramuscularly immediately after opening the ampoule. The injection is done slowly. At the same time ensure that the drug does not fall into a blood vessel.
Before starting treatment, consult a doctor. The latter is obliged to determine the amount of testosterone in serum.
The interval between the first injections should be at least 6 weeks.
At the end of this interval, the testosterone concentration in the blood should be checked. If its level is below normal, then the interval between injections is to be reduced.
If the concentration of testosterone is high, then it is necessary to consider increasing the interval.
After taking the pills, the following undesirable effects may develop:
With intramuscular administration of the drug in men are observed:
Testosterone undecanoate in a pharmacy can be purchased for 1000-1200 rubles.
Analogs of this medicine are suchdrugs like "Andriol", "Androkson" and "Virigen." To determine which of the following means should be used in the process of therapy, only an experienced specialist can based on the data of medical examination and analyzes.
Тестостерон ундеканоат – препарат, который часто used as hormone replacement therapy. Most men who take this medication speak of it exclusively on the positive side. According to their reports, testosterone tablets is less effective than a similar drug, but in an injectable form. Therefore, many patients are trying to purchase the product in ampoules.
Although there are men whoThey say that testeorine undecanoate tablets act no worse than injections. Moreover, they are much more convenient, since you can take them not only at home, but also at work, at rest, and so on.
