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There are a few steps you
should always take when first learning to inject anabolic
steroids. The most important thing to keep in mind is that
you must always be clean and very sanitary. Always use new
syringes that are in sealed packaging. Never use a syringe
that has been used before, either by you or especially by
another person. Make sure that the area that you will be
injecting is clean and is in the correct location (read
injection sites) to prevent injury. Take your new syringe
out of its packaging and if there is a protective covering
on the needle turn it tight to insure that the needle is
firmly secured to the syringe. With an alcohol filled
cotton swab wipe the top of your bottle (if you are
withdrawing from one) to insure it is sterile. Take the
plastic sheath off the needle and draw about 2cc of air
into the syringe. Insert the syringe and push the air into
the bottle. This makes it easier to withdraw the oil based
liquid. Turn your bottle upside-down and withdraw the
amount that you want plus just a little extra. Now, flick
the side of the syringe to get all of the air bubbles to
the top and inject the extra amount you took back into the
bottle. Withdraw the syringe and pull back about 1/4cc of
air and then remove the needle. From a new syringe take
the needle off of it and place it on the syringe that you
have your liquid in. This will give you a new, undulled
needle. Inserting it through the top of your bottle will
have dulled your previous needle. With another alcohol
filled cotton swab wipe the injection site. Unsheathe your
tightened needle making sure not to touch it to anything
(this will unsterilize your needle and can cause severe
problems with infection). Hold your syringe upright and
push in the stopper slowly until all of the air in the
syringe has been forced out. If some liquid trickles down
the needle that is O.K., do not touch or wipe it. That
will help in lubricating the injection site. Now, hold the
syringe like a dart and at a 90-degree angle insert the
clean new needle deep into the muscle. Once the needle is
all the way into the muscle, pull back on the plunger to
check if blood enters the syringe. If this happens it
means that you have entered a blood vessel and that you
need to withdraw and try again. Withdraw the needle from
the buttocks and push the blood out of the syringe. Then
replace the tip to ensure that the blood is not hidden in
the tip of the needle. If there is not blood present,
press the stopper in slowly (to prevent soreness) until
all of the liquid has been injected. Lastly, remove the
needle quickly and with another cotton swab apply pressure
and gently massage the injection site (this will help with
bleeding and also eliminate some discomfort in the
following days). Try not to inject more than 2 cc's at one
time and no more than twice a week in the same injection
site. Place the plastic sheathe back on the needle and
discard the entire syringe. Try not to inject more than 2
cc's at one time and no more than twice a week in the same
injection site. Remember: DO NOT USE SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
AGAIN
WHERE TO
INJECT
Anabolic steroids, both oil
and water based need to be injected intramuscularly (deep
into muscle tissue). The most common place for
intramuscular injections are in the buttocks, outer side
of the thigh, and in the deltoid region of the arm. These
muscles are preferred by many because of their thickness.
These sites have a large number of muscle fibers and
extensive fascia. Fascia is a type of connective tissue
that surrounds and separates muscles. Because of this, the
steroid or liquid being injected has a large surface area
and a vast blood supply, which is better for absorption.
When injecting, the goal is to go deep into the muscle
tissue WITHOUT hitting major nerves and blood vessels. The
best site for injecting is in the gluteus medius located
in the upper outer area of the buttocks (see picture). The
upper outer area is elected because the muscle in this
area is very thick and has only a few nerves. In this area
it is not likely that you will hit a blood vessel and the
chances of injury to the sciatic nerve. This nerve runs
through the lower and middle area of the buttock. If this
nerve is hit, you may be temporarily paralyzed and it is
very painful. You will want to stay as far away from the
sciatic nerve as possible.
CHOOSING PROPER SYRINGE
Choosing the proper syringe
is very important. First, you will want a syringe that
will hold the desired amount of liquid. The liquid is
measured in cc's. Second, you need to have needles that
will penetrate deep enough into the muscle for optimum
absorption. And lastly, you will need a syringe that is
wide enough to deliver the fluid, but also thin enough not
to hurt. The thickness of the needles is measured in
gauges. An 18" gauge is much larger than a 22"
or 23" gauge. Obviously the lower the gauge the wider
the needle. There are many different sizes of syringe. You
will find that some hold more fluid than others do and as
mentioned some you will find are bigger and longer. The
most favored size would be a 22" gauge with a
1.5" length (this is the most common for injections
administered into the buttocks). 1" needles are
usually preferred when going into the thigh or deltoid. If
you are confused about this, call a pharmacist and ask
them to help. In most cases they will.
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