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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: ftmnoah on May 17, 2013, 01:13:09 PM

Title: Possible Injection Into Fat
Post by: ftmnoah on May 17, 2013, 01:13:09 PM
So a couple weeks ago I got a refill on my syringes and normally the needle that comes attached to it is a 22G x 1 1/2 inch, but this time it was a 22G x 1 inch which I thought would penetrate my butt muscle but due to the needle being shorter I didn't feel it penetrate anything – I pulled back as usually to check for blood and luckily there was none, and then administered the shot regardless – Anyways, my question is: Did I waste my injection? Or is it no big deal?
Title: Re: Possible Injection Into Fat
Post by: Flan on May 18, 2013, 02:46:10 AM
It doesn't have the same effect as injecting into muscle but you'll be fine as long as a vein wasn't hit.
Title: Re: Possible Injection Into Fat
Post by: Chamillion on May 18, 2013, 05:28:37 AM
It takes longer to absorb but is about the same in the end. You didn't waste the shot.
Title: Re: Possible Injection Into Fat
Post by: androgynoid on May 19, 2013, 02:41:20 PM
People take their T subcutaneously (in the fat beneath the skin rather than in the muscle) all the time. You should be just fine. :)