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What needle do you recommend for subq? I do 140mg of text cyp a week and want to move from once a week to 3 times a week
AlphaMD's Answer
In general, a 1ml (100 unit) insulin SQ syringe and needle combination is most popular. We usually work with 27-29g sized needles, but if you have a preference let us know. That said, speaking to an experienced care provider about how your particular dose should best be delivered and administered is a vital key to your TRT treatment success.
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