Table of Contents
- 1 Can testosterone injections cause swelling?
- 2 Can testosterone injections cause lumps?
- 3 Can you be allergic to testosterone injections?
- 4 What are side effects of testosterone shots?
- 5 How long does an injection lump last?
- 6 Should I be sore after testosterone injection?
- 7 How do I know if I’m allergic to testosterone?
Can testosterone injections cause swelling?
This medicine may cause blood clotting problems. Tell your doctor right away if you have pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg, sharp pains in the chest, or trouble breathing. This medicine may increase your risk of having heart or blood vessel problems, including a heart attack or stroke.
Can testosterone injections cause lumps?
Injecting too much liquid can cause problems like scarring and abscesses (a pus-filled lump under your skin).
How long should a testosterone shot hurt?
Following 168 injections in 125 men, pain was reported by 80\% of men, peaking immediately after injection, reaching only moderate severity, lasting 1–2 days and returning to baseline by day 4. The pain required little analgesic use and produced minimal interference in daily activities.
Can you be allergic to testosterone injections?
Some people may have an allergic reaction to testosterone injections. For example, testosterone undecanoate may cause a serious allergic reaction or breathing issues following the injection. Symptoms can include breathing problems, dizziness, and skin rashes.
What are side effects of testosterone shots?
What are the possible side effects of testosterone injection?
- chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder;
- shortness of breath, breathing problems at night (sleep apnea);
- swelling in your ankles or feet, rapid weight gain;
- a seizure;
- unusual changes in mood or behavior;
What are the side effects of testosterone FTM?
Complications of masculinizing hormone therapy include:
- Producing too many red blood cells (polycythemia)
- Weight gain.
- Acne.
- Developing male-pattern baldness.
- Sleep apnea.
- Developing an abnormal level of cholesterol and other lipids, which may increase cardiovascular risk (dyslipidemia)
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
How long does an injection lump last?
A nodule can persist for weeks and sometimes months. They are usually asymptomatic but can be tender and/or itchy. They are often reported by parents to feel like a ‘pea’ size lump under the skin. They usually resolve spontaneously without treatment or investigation.
Should I be sore after testosterone injection?
Check to make sure that the muscle isn’t already sore from activity. If it is sore, you could have pain in the area after giving the shot. If the muscle is sore, pick a new area for the shot. Use alcohol to clean the skin.
What are the negative side effects of testosterone injections?
How do I know if I’m allergic to testosterone?
Testosterone side effects. Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction to testosterone: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of a blood clot in the lung after using testosterone.