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- Nov 24, 2011
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Hey all, just wanted to share some stuff. I know many here are WAY more experienced then I am first off. But I have seen many recommendations on needle size and never seen what I am about to post so I thought I would throw it out there.
When I first started HRT, I did quad injections and did not like the discomfort that I would end up with a day or so after the shot. (like a mild bruise). I was using 25g needles as many had suggested.
Anyway, I ordered some 27g and yes, 30g.
The 27g 1 1/4" work fine with test cyp, but it takes a little pressure. (not too bad) With HRT doses, this is not an issue. At higher doses, I would just imagine that it would take a little longer. Maybe 45sec or so. Or if doing daily or eod injections, volume would be lower anyway.
I get zero pain now from the 27 g in both the quads and VG site.
I tried the 30g 1" and it was a little more difficult. But when I heated the syringe in a cup of hot water, it actually went pretty easy. I just put a luer cap on the syringe and found that the top cover for a slin pin perfectly fit over that. (so as not to contaminate any of the needle mounting area with unsterile water)
You could not even feel the 30g and get zero bleeding when you remove the needle. Probably too much work though....unless you were pinning everyday and really did not like the feeling of being a pin cushion or the scar tissue that comes along with it.
Both needles were made by BD and in boxes of 100 were cheap. (The 30g 1" was about twice the price at .$30/ needle. 27g were only likr $.12/needle)
Anyway....for pusses like me that dont like the discomfort.....or for guys that are building up scartissue, this might be an option. Just never saw anyone mention anything smaller then 25.
When I first started HRT, I did quad injections and did not like the discomfort that I would end up with a day or so after the shot. (like a mild bruise). I was using 25g needles as many had suggested.
Anyway, I ordered some 27g and yes, 30g.
The 27g 1 1/4" work fine with test cyp, but it takes a little pressure. (not too bad) With HRT doses, this is not an issue. At higher doses, I would just imagine that it would take a little longer. Maybe 45sec or so. Or if doing daily or eod injections, volume would be lower anyway.
I get zero pain now from the 27 g in both the quads and VG site.
I tried the 30g 1" and it was a little more difficult. But when I heated the syringe in a cup of hot water, it actually went pretty easy. I just put a luer cap on the syringe and found that the top cover for a slin pin perfectly fit over that. (so as not to contaminate any of the needle mounting area with unsterile water)
You could not even feel the 30g and get zero bleeding when you remove the needle. Probably too much work though....unless you were pinning everyday and really did not like the feeling of being a pin cushion or the scar tissue that comes along with it.
Both needles were made by BD and in boxes of 100 were cheap. (The 30g 1" was about twice the price at .$30/ needle. 27g were only likr $.12/needle)
Anyway....for pusses like me that dont like the discomfort.....or for guys that are building up scartissue, this might be an option. Just never saw anyone mention anything smaller then 25.
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