Testosterone Cypionate is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone. In males, testosterone is responsible for many normal functions, including growth and development of the genitals, muscles, and bones. It also helps cause normal sexual development (puberty) in boys. Testosterone belongs to a class of drugs known as androgens.
Men who have low or no testosterone as a result of specific medical conditions (like hypogonadism) take this medication. Within the class of drugs known as androgens is testosterone.