Estradiol Cypionate
Long-acting estradiol injection for menopause and perimenopause symptoms and for gender-affirming hormone therapy, given every one to two weeks. Prescribed and dosed by a licensed physician.
Injection
from $139/mo
Injected into the muscle · Once a week
Men's healthTestosterone therapy
Three-ester blend (cypionate 100 mg/mL, enanthate 100 mg/mL, propionate 50 mg/mL) for once-weekly injection. Propionate acts quickly but can sting at the injection site; fast, intermediate and long-acting components.
Disclaimer: Prescription products require an online evaluation with a licensed medical professional who will determine if a prescription is appropriate. Products are compounded by a licensed pharmacy. The FDA has not reviewed or approved compounded products for any use for safety, efficacy, or quality. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved brand-name products.
(TES-tos-ter-own ES-ter BLEND)
A testosterone ester blend mixes three esters with different release speeds: propionate (fast, acting in days), enanthate (intermediate, ~8 days), and cypionate (long, ~7 days). Propionate reaches your bloodstream quickly, creating a rapid rise; the longer esters provide continuity as the week passes. This mix is designed for men who want all three timing profiles in a single weekly injection. Propionate can sting more at the injection site than longer esters, which is why some men choose one long-acting ester only. Your physician helps you decide which formulation suits you.
3 esters
fast, intermediate and long-acting components in one blend
Propionate is short-acting and can cause injection-site discomfort in some men. If irritation happens, tell your physician; a single long-acting ester may be better tolerated.
Men who want a fast-acting and a long-acting testosterone in the same injection.
Three esters in one vial: propionate acts in a day, cypionate and enanthate carry the week.
A blend is harder to adjust than a single ester. It is not a stronger testosterone.
often the first change men report
as testosterone levels stabilize
lean muscle support and workout recovery improve
often improve noticeably
Day 1
A US-licensed physician reviews your symptoms, testosterone level, health history, risk factors and labs (testosterone, hematocrit, PSA, estradiol, lipids), and sets your dose and formulation. Your treatment ships discreetly to your door.
1Weeks 1–4
You begin your chosen formulation (injection, cream, or troche). Energy, mood, and libido often begin to shift. Your physician checks in by messaging.
2Month 2
Lab work (usually testosterone level and hematocrit) is drawn. Your physician reviews your symptoms and adjusts the dose if needed. Most men reach stable levels by month 2–3.
3Month 3
Full check-in. Your physician reviews all labs, how you feel, side effects and whether your dose is right. If acne or mood changes appear, they are usually managed by dose adjustment.
4Ongoing
Testosterone therapy continues as long as it benefits you. Labs (testosterone, hematocrit, PSA, lipids) are checked at least every 6–12 months. Your physician adjusts the dose with you over time.
5Individual results vary. Benefits reflect what Zepym Health members commonly report to their physician at check-ins; they are not the results of a clinical trial.
This is the starting dose the pharmacy prints on the label. Your physician sets yours and adjusts it with you.
A sample week
Once a week
Mixed-ester testosterone formulations offer a rationale combining rapid onset from propionate and sustained levels from longer esters. Clinical use shows that some men prefer the steady rise and fall over a week, while others find single esters sufficient.
The choice among testosterone formulations—single esters, blends, or daily topical—is based on your lifestyle, needle comfort, preferred injection frequency and individual response. Your physician tailors it to you.
Learn moreTestosterone is a prescription hormone for symptomatic hypogonadism in men without contraindications. Common, usually temporary side effects include acne, oily skin, hair loss (or growth on the body and face), changes in mood or libido, injection-site redness or soreness, and testicular shrinkage (reversible with gonadorelin or hCG). Testosterone increases hematocrit (red blood cell concentration), which can thicken the blood and raise clot risk; your physician monitors this with lab tests and may adjust dose or suggest blood donation if hematocrit rises too high. It can worsen sleep apnea, raise blood pressure slightly, and affect cholesterol levels. Testosterone is not prescribed with a history of prostate or breast cancer, untreated or severe sleep apnea, recent heart attack or stroke, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or abnormally high hematocrit. Testosterone therapy suppresses sperm production (reversible with gonadorelin or hCG if you want to preserve fertility). If you have a partner who could be pregnant, avoid transfer of topical testosterone by washing hands thoroughly and covering the application site. Seek care immediately for chest pain, shortness of breath, unusual leg swelling, severe headache or vision changes. Tell your physician about every medication and supplement you take.

1.Connect with a physician
Answer a few questions online and a US-licensed physician reviews your health, history and goals to make sure treatment is right for you. 100% online. No in-person visit required.

2.Get your discreet shipment
If approved, your treatment is compounded by a US-licensed, LegitScript-certified pharmacy, inspected for quality, and shipped discreetly to your door.

3.Receive continuous support
Start with one goal, then keep building over time. Unlimited physician messaging, easy refills and dose adjustments, all from the Zepym Health app.

Testosterone blend educational content reviewed by our physician
Scott Nass, MDDoctor of Medicine, board-certified in Family Medicine
Charles R. Drew University and David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center.
Injected into the muscle, once a week. The starting prescription is 0.4 mL (100 mg total testosterone) each time. Your physician sets your own dose and it is printed on your label.
Testosterone Cypionate, Enanthate, Propionate.
1 vial at the starting strength, shipped to your door from a licensed US pharmacy.
Yes. The law requires a live video visit with the physician before it can be prescribed.
Some men prefer the faster initial rise from propionate combined with the stability of longer esters over a week. Others find it more complex than needed and prefer a single ester. It's a matter of preference and what your body responds to. If you try it and prefer different timing, your physician can switch you.
Not necessarily. Gonadorelin or hCG are used if you want to preserve sperm production and testicular size while on testosterone therapy. Without them, the testes will shrink slightly and sperm production will stop—effects that reverse if you stop testosterone. Your physician discusses your priorities.
At baseline and regularly (every 6–12 months): testosterone level, hematocrit (to check for polycythemia), PSA (to screen for prostate concerns), estradiol (some testosterone converts to estrogen), and lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides). Your physician explains what the results mean and adjusts your dose based on them.
Yes. Testosterone therapy is not a lifetime commitment; you can pause or stop. If you stop suddenly, testosterone levels will fall over days to weeks (depending on formulation) and you may feel the original hypogonadism symptoms return. Your physician helps you taper if you choose, and many men simply stop and restart later if they need to.
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The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Prescription products require an online evaluation with a licensed medical professional who will determine if a prescription is appropriate. Individual results vary.
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