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Subcutaneous Hormone Injections

Meaning

Subcutaneous hormone injections refer to a method of administering bioidentical or synthetic hormones directly into the fatty tissue layer, known as the subcutaneous tissue, located just beneath the skin. This clinical route of administration is preferred for certain hormone therapies, such as testosterone or human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), due to its relative ease of self-administration, minimal discomfort, and the characteristic steady absorption profile it offers. Compared to intramuscular injections, the subcutaneous route typically results in a slower, more sustained release of the hormone into the systemic circulation, which can help minimize peak-and-trough fluctuations.