Testosterone belongs to the class of medications called androgens (male hormones). Testosterone Cypionate (Testosterone-cypionate) is used to replace testosterone in men who have conditions caused by low testosterone levels, such as Erectile Dysfunction (difficulty getting or keeping an erection). There are other possible causes for erectile dysfunction, so testosterone is only used to treat erectile dysfunction that is caused by low testosterone.

Testosterone Cypionate (Testosterone-cypionate) works by replacing the testosterone that the body is missing. Testosterone cypionate should only be used if testosterone deficiency has been confirmed by symptoms and blood tests.

Testosterone Cypionate (Testosterone-cypionate) may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of Testosterone Cypionate (Testosterone-cypionate) may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of Testosterone Cypionate (Testosterone-cypionate) may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.

Your doctor may have suggested Testosterone Cypionate (Testosterone-cypionate) for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking Testosterone Cypionate (Testosterone-cypionate), speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking Testosterone Cypionate (Testosterone-cypionate) without consulting your doctor.

Do not give Testosterone Cypionate (Testosterone-cypionate) to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take Testosterone Cypionate (Testosterone-cypionate) if their doctor has not prescribed it.