Looking for new needles for TRT?

evelyn15.6RPOriginal post

1mo ago

Hey everyone, I've been lurking here for a while and this is my first time posting. I finally started TRT after dealing with low testosterone for several years. I've got a lot of experience with daily injectable L-carnitine and HCG subQ (not for PCT, just for low T treatment). I think it's time for me to get new needles for my TRT. After injecting, I pulled the needle out and noticed quite a bit of oil was left in the syringe. I realize some oil stays in the needle, but this seemed stuck in the orange plastic piece connecting the needle to the syringe plunger. I’m currently using a 3cc safety syringe with a needle. What kind of syringes should I be looking for? I do have insulin needles for emergencies, but I prefer not to pin in my shoulders all the time. Thanks!

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sharkcrow5.56RP

27d ago

It’s normal for some oil to remain on the plastic colored part.

drifterhammer11.15RP

25d ago

28g insulin syringes are the best. They waste less and are easier to draw up accurately compared to a 3cc syringe.

dealerhungry18.64RP

25d ago

Absolutely!

dealerhungry18.64RP

25d ago

There’s no way to get 100 percent out.

shredcalm25.28RP

25d ago

I use these for IM injections when it’s under 1ml. If I have a really small amount of oil or HGH/peptides, I opt for either 27/28g 1/2” or 31g 5/16” insulin syringes. I haven’t found anything like the ones I linked that are larger than 1ml, so I still experience some oil loss with them. I try to minimize it by pulling the plunger back while the 18g is still attached to get everything out before switching to the 25g. I doubt that helps much, but I don’t want to waste any. When I’m done, I push air and rub the tiny bit of oil on my skin!

basementowl6216.01RP

25d ago

I like to use something like this. It should help minimize waste. You can see how the plunger is differently shaped to allow for more oil to be pushed out. Low dead space is key.

basementowl6216.01RP

25d ago

I think these are great too. They definitely help leave less behind. The plunger has that nipple shape that aids in squeezing it all out. And like mentioned, pull the plunger down before removing the draw needle to avoid losing that small amount.

greyz5.24RP

25d ago

If your body fat percentage is low enough, a 27g slin works well for me at all injection sites. So those should work perfectly for you if you have low body fat.

lucky_south19.26RP

25d ago

I use 29 x 1/2 slin pins for subQ. Warm the oil to 95 degrees before drawing, and warm the pin before injecting.

evelyn15.6RP

25d ago

I only pin 20 units (40mg three times a week, totaling 120mg/week), so I guess an insulin syringe would work for me. With such a low dosage, precision is key. Do they make insulin syringes with an inch long needle? I can switch between rear delt and side delt, but I’d like to eventually try ventroglute to relieve some stress on my shoulders.

shredcalm25.28RP

25d ago

If you’re only injecting that little, subcutaneous injections could be an option. Personally, I haven’t noticed any difference between subQ and IM. Have you given that a try?

evelyn15.6RP

25d ago

Wait, I can do testosterone cyp subQ? No way! Haha!

shredcalm25.28RP

25d ago

Absolutely. That’s how my urologist advised me, as well as the original TRT clinic I began with. I wouldn’t recommend more than about.5ml subQ, but for smaller injections, I just go subQ in my stomach or thigh. It’s super quick and easy, and the insulin syringes have virtually no waste.

evelyn15.6RP

23d ago

That sounds like a no-brainer. I actually only do 20 units (40mg), so I’ll definitely go that route!

shredcalm25.28RP

23d ago

My TRT dosage is a bit lower than yours, but pretty similar. When I’m on TRT, I take 40mg two times a week. I’ve used as small as 31g 5/16” insulin syringes (those were actually sent by the TRT clinic). It’s easiest to inject into the thigh or stomach. I’ve gotten better at IM injections, so I can’t say it’s quicker, but it’s definitely easier and more comfortable with less waste. It helps to warm the oil a bit to speed up filling the syringe. Feel free to reach out if you have questions!

taverncrow8.62RP

23d ago

That’s the issue with luer locks. I’ve noticed nurses in prison not accounting for the last bit and not drawing enough. Let me explain; they think as long as the black plunger touches 1 ml, it’s fine. But in reality, the plunger’s shape needs to fully surround the marking line. So when they say they’re getting 200mg of depo test, I suspect I’m actually getting around 185mg. It’s just unavoidable with the luer lock. There is a way to unscrew and add the ml into a backloaded syringe, but that method is definitely unsanitary.

taverncrow8.62RP

23d ago

Awesome post, man! This really saves money over the months and years, good looking out!

taverncrow8.62RP

23d ago

Here’s a pic of me using the 60ml barrel, just blasting into the heavens!

shredcalm25.28RP

23d ago

Haha, I have 60 & 100ml leur locks I use for measuring nutrients. I can’t even imagine someone filling one of those all at once!