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Overview of Testosterone Enanthate Dosing
The following guide summarises the commonly discussed dosage levels for Testosterone Enanthate (a long‑acting injectable testosterone ester) that appear in online forums and support‑group discussions.
> Important: This information is purely educational. It does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before initiating, adjusting, or discontinuing any hormone therapy.
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1. Commonly Mentioned Dose Ranges
Category Typical Dose (mg) Frequency of Administration Approximate Duration of Effect
Baseline/Replacement 100–200 mg per week Once weekly (or every 2 weeks at the higher end) 4–6 weeks
Therapeutic/Bodybuilding 200–400 mg per week Weekly or split dosing (e.g., two injections of 150 mg each) 3–5 weeks
High-Intensity Protocols > 400 mg per week Twice weekly or more frequent 1–2 weeks
> Key point: The total weekly dose is the most important determinant of systemic effects, not the individual injection size. Splitting a high dose into multiple injections can reduce peak plasma concentration but does not change the overall exposure.
8 Androstenedione → Testosterone HSD17B3 or 17β‑hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 5.
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4. Enzymes that Regulate Steroid Hormone Production
Cytochrome P450scc (CYP11A1) – converts cholesterol to pregnenolone (first step in all steroidogenesis).
17α‑Hydroxylase/17,20‑lyase (CYP17A1) – essential for glucocorticoid and androgen synthesis; dual activity: 17α‑hydroxylation of pregnenolone/corticosterone to form dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) & androstenedione.
21‑Hydroxylase (CYP21A2) – converts progesterone & 17‑OHP to 11-deoxycortisol and corticosterone, respectively.
24‑Hydroxylase (CYP24A1) – catabolic enzyme for 1α,25‑dihydroxyvitamin D3; it also degrades 7‑dehydrocholesterol to 7‑hydroxyderivatives.
27‑Hydroxylase (CYP27B1) – the key vitamin D3 activating enzyme that converts 25‑OH‑D3 to 1α,25‑(OH)₂‑D₃; it also hydroxylates cholesterol derivatives in bile acid synthesis.
These enzymes illustrate the broad functional diversity of the CYP24A1 and CYP27B1 families beyond classical steroid metabolism.