Reddit mentions of Testosterone: A Man's Guide- Second Edition

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Testosterone, A Man's Guide by Nelson Vergel

The Definitive Testosterone Replacement Manual by Jay Campbell

Testosterone Replacement: A Recipe for Success by Dr. John Crisler

I could probably write several pages on this. First I've been dealing with testosterone replacement for the past 5 years or so. I was 28 when it started.

I got the initial tests due to depression/anxiety. My GP at the time had success treating depression in several patients using hrt and and ran a hormone panel before prescribing any anti-depressants . So yes the low test. could be contributing to your depression.

I've been off of mine for almost a year now due to fertility reasons, and is probably why I'm browsing this sub. I was able to naturally raise it slightly for a while but am about to start back, as I just feel that much better on it, and with the wife pregnant the fertility issues are over.

My first piece of advise is to read up! http://www.amazon.com/Testosterone-Guide--Second-Nelson-Vergel/dp/0966223128/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1394595400&sr=1-2&keywords=testosterone

I like this book gives a pretty good rundown on how everything is connected and what tests to get and what to watch out for etc....

Read it as fast as you can because my second bit of advice is don't trust the doctors. If you can find a infertility endocrinologist they are usually the best. Most endos deal with thyroid/diabetes, general practitioners don't get much exposure, and I've had 0 luck with urologists. I probably saw 15 doctors and got 15 different opinions and answers when seeking solutions to my fertility problems. Self education is the key so when you can weed the bad ones out, trust me there are some bad ones that will just wing it and make up bullshit rather than tell you they don't know. So once you find a good one keep em! It's a highly personalized treatment, so I really can't stress enough how important self education is.

As far as the HCG I don't see the point unless fertility is an issue, and I don't know how 3 months will 'cure' anything. I always thought the injections once a week left me feeling the best but use androgel now as giving yourself intramuscular shots gets old. Also keep an eye on your estrogen levels as well. If you get too much test, it'll convert and high estrogen levels will leave you feeling just as crappy as low testosterone.

If you want TRT Advice, I would consider joining the excellent Forum https://www.excelmale.com/forum.php , and pay also /r/Testosterone a vist.

Nelson Vergels Book on TrT is also a very good introduction into the Subject: https://www.amazon.com/Testosterone-Guide-Second-Nelson-Vergel/dp/0966223128

This is about treating the Symptons of chronic low Test, and all the baggage it brings with it. Not about getting jacked (or looking for Legal Steroids). For getting jacked, I would never go the TRT Route, and self prescribe - and just be smart about it. Use pharma Test, get bloodwork done, keep the levels in a healthy range, all that Jazz. Blast and cruise into the sun.