Traveling with Testosterone | What You Need To Know

by: Aaron Capener

 

Of course, your trip has been scheduled for the day of your shot. Where do you start packing if you don't know what to do with one of the most important parts of your day? Here's where you start!

If you're going to be away for a while, you may need to pack your testosterone. For those of us who inject, getting ready for a flight can be a little more complicated. Between the syringes, vials and needles, there are a few extra tips to keep in mind when traveling with your shot supplies.

 

• Prescription:

  Definitely bring your prescription and keep it on hand in case of any questions. And by prescription I mean the fancy paper they staple to the back of your bag after you pick up your meds, including your name, refill date, etc. 

 

• Checking vs Carry-On:

  Can you take syringes in checked luggage? Yes, you can. According to a TSA spokesperson, you should pack syringes together with their medications so it’s obvious why you need them. If you have a testosterone shot due on the day of travel, I'd recommend doing your shot before or after your flight. That way you can check your supplies, which makes the whole thing a lot smoother.

 

• Protective Case:

  The last thing you want is for your vial of T to crack or your gear to be damaged during your flight. Let’s be real, even if they mark it as fragile, checked luggage is still going to be thrown around. Even if you are carrying it on, there’s still a chance it gets crammed into the overhead bin. Store your gear in a hard case so it makes the trip in one piece. Here's a great, inexpensive shot kit that can hold up to a month's worth of shot supplies.

 

 

TSA Requirements:

Bringing your full shot kit on the plane can slow down security, but you can do it if you need to. On their site, TSA says you need to tell the officer up front that you're carrying liquids or medications you need. Then separate them from the rest of your things before screening starts.

This doesn’t mean you have to come out to the TSA agent. You can just say something like, “I’ve got some prescription supplies in here, including syringes and testosterone.” It also doesn't hurt to bring a copy of your prescription, just in case.

If you can, wait to take your shot until you get where you're going. That way you can check your testosterone shot supplies in your luggage and skip the extra security steps.

 

 

All in all, if you stick to a set time of day for your shot, you can carry it on the plane using the tips above. But if you can do your shot before or after your flight and pack everything in your checked bag, you'll speed up a long and sometimes stressful trip through security.

And don't forget the rest of your supplies, packer gear included! We hope this helps make traveling with your supplies quick and painless.

Drop a comment below and share your best hacks for making travel with supplies a breeze!