Sustanon Dosage – A Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
By Erica Wilson, Oct-09-2025
Dr. Arjun Srivastav Medical Reviewer (Pharm D)
🏷️ Key Facts:
◾ Sustanon is a known and often recommended preparation that contains a dose of the male sexual hormone testosterone. It is given to a patient who wants to undergo testosterone replacement therapy or the TRT process.
◾ It is used as a hormone therapy in those males who have low testosterone, an issue known as hypogonadism. However, more commonly, it has been in use among transgender people and non-binary people who want to seek a masculine appearance.
◾ In this blog post, we are going to study, find out in detail about Sustanon, and check out its dose, like the Sustanon 250 mg injection. So, let us begin…
Sustanon – A Brief Idea On What It Actually Is
Sustanon is a mixture of four testosterone esters designed to provide both fast and longer-lasting testosterone release.
Well, in simple words, consider it a form of blend that contains testosterone. It contains different ester compounds it each having its own half-life. This is dissolved in oil, which is taken as the base, and then administered into the blood.
In each 1 ml of the compound, there are four different types of testosterone compounds, like:
- Testosterone propionate 30 mg
- Testosterone phenyl propionate 60 mg
- Testosterone isocaproate 60 mg
- Testosterone decanoate 100 mg
A doctor gives this to the person with a low testosterone level or a transgender person who wants a more masculine look, directly using an injection.
What Sustanon Is Used For in GAHT
Sustanon is used to support masculinizing changes, such as:
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Voice deepening
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Increased muscle mass
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Fat redistribution
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Facial/body hair growth
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Cessation of menses
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Increased libido
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Clitoral growth
Changes usually begin within 3–6 months, with full effects over 1–5 years.
Uses In Gender Affirmation
Sustanon is given in a therapy known as gender-affirming hormone therapy or GAHT. This helps to develop male trends in a transgender person.
Here is an idea about the types of qualities you can develop using this item:
- Depth in voice similar to males
- Facial and body hair growth
- Muscle growth
- Stopping periods
- Clitoris growth
Remember that these changes may take time and often may not show the same results for all. You have to surely consult with a doctor and only take their advice and help during each dose.
Why Sustanon Is Used (Pros)
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Long-acting (but not as stable as enanthate/cypionate)
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Fewer injections for some regimens
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Widely available in many countries
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Lower cost compared to some alternatives
How Does It Work?
So, after the doctors give you an injection, this substance Sustanon gets into your blood. The fast-acting testosterone ester compounds start working faster, while slow ester compounds give a slow release and last longer.
This helps your body to have a good level of testosterone increases its levels.
How Is Sustanon Dosage Given?
Sustanon is only given in the form of an injection directly into the muscles. For this, you must always take the help of a doctor.
Do not use it on your own, as the wrong method of injection or the wrong site of administration can cause side effects and skin allergies, too.
The common sites where it is given are the sides of the buttocks or the outer middle section of the thighs. You can also try an alternative to it, which is the Cernos gel, a type of topical cream for low T levels, or if you want to increase your masculine features.
Sustanon Dosage
When you go to a doctor, try to find out the dosage you need in your case. It will depend on many factors.
Firstly, comes the function for which you need to use it. For example, do you need to increase testosterone levels? Are you looking to increase your male features?
Second is your age and health, which have to be taken as a factor. The doctors will consider the age of the person and find out about other health issues.
Remember that the use of Sustanon may not be safe in case you have prostate disorders, severe high BP, diabetes, a cardiac disorder, or a major liver or kidney disorder.
Sustanon 250 Dosage Chart for Bodybuilders and TRT Users in Australia
Standard Does Not Have Low T Levels
Always note that Sustanon is only safe to use in adults who are at least more than 18 years old. The standard dose is 250 mg, which is given every 2 to 3 weeks depending on how the patient adjusts to the dose.
Dose Of Sustanon For Gender Affirmation
The dose for those who are looking to enhance male features is also based on a few things, like-
- Current T levels
- Male trait desired
Along with this, the doctors will also consider your age and health to avoid any kind of major side effects.
Usually, a smaller dose is given in this case, like:
- 125 mg each week
- 100 mg dose every 7 to 10 days
Australia Popular Dosage Male Sexual Hormone
Alternatives to Sustanon in GAHT
Common alternatives include:
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Testosterone enanthate (most stable IM option)
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Testosterone cypionate (similar to enanthate)
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Testosterone undecanoate (Nebido/Reandron) (very long acting)
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Transdermal gel (daily, avoids peaks/troughs)
Sustanon Side Effects
It is possible that you are not able to adjust to the medication effects initially and have a few problems.
- Acne
- Dense body hair
- Emotional changes
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
These issues should go away on their own in a couple of days. If not, or in case they keep getting worse, you should contact the doctors.
In other cases, the long-term use of Sustanon or a higher dose can end up with more severe problems too.
- High cholesterol
- Baldness
- Edema
Stop using the medicine if you are getting any of these issues. Generally, the doctors will also map your progress of testosterone growth with regular blood tests during this time to avoid such health issues.
Final Thoughts
Therefore, as you can see, Sustanon can help you in gender affirmation by increasing your masculine features. However, it is also given to males with low T levels. You have to comply with a doctor and take their advice before using it.
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Years of Experience: 10+ years Education: B.Sc. in Biomedical Science (Monash University, Melbourne, Australia) PG Diploma in Health & Medical Communication (University of Sydney, Australia) Experience: Erica Wilson is an…
