I would start with Nelson's and John Crisler's books. Dr. Crisler's is recently published.
Nelsons' and Jay Campbell's books. Nelson's is technical, but if you want to get your head wrapped around the subject it's a good reference.
https://www.amazon.com/Testosterone...g_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=73EV89QVF1WREK5M3AD1
And personally for me, Jay's book "THE Definitive Testosterone Replacement Therapy MANual: How To Optimize Your Testosterone For Lifelong Health and Happiness" is something I really connected with, and for me was the best read.
https://www.amazon.com/Definitive-T...d=1447341063&redirect=true&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
This forum has been very educational. For someone just learning about TRT (not yet on it but considering), which two books would you recommend they read on the subject?
This forum has been very educational. For someone just learning about TRT (not yet on it but considering), which two books would you recommend they read on the subject?
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A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.
Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.
The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.
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