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Testosterone / Short Ester

Testosterone Base (Aqueous Suspension)

Pure testosterone in water suspension. No ester — fastest acting testosterone available. Used before training for acute testosterone spike. Painful injections (water-based, high crystal content). Short half-life means daily or twice-daily injection needed.

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Reference dose25–50mg IM or SubQ daily or every other day.
Half-life1 hours
Risk flagmoderate
Regulatory noteReview required

Side effects and watch-outs

  • Very painful injection site (water suspension)
  • Acne
  • Hair loss
  • Suppression
  • Estrogen conversion
  • Frequent injection burden
  • Water retention