How to recognize the first symptoms (side effects) of high and low estrogen? (Patreon)

Recognizing the symptoms of high and low estrogen or prolactin levels is crucial to avoid potential side effects.

Could be left unspoken that regular blood tests during an AAS cycle are the core of health and cold-headedness, as stated in the previous article: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blood-tests-and-21950814.

Unsurprisingly, given the innate susceptibility to hormonal fluctuations and the proestrogenic nature of AAS (+ DHT [reduced estrogen] + prolactin [increased estrogen] + atypical progestrogenic activity [increased estrogen]), estrogen plays the leading role during every cycle. Recognizing the symptoms of its high and low levels are crucial to avoid potential side effects. Over time, you will learn how your body reacts, understanding the processes undergoing in your system per just a single symptom.

That said, remember that blood testing is the only way to determine the correct dose of an aromatase inhibitor (AI) or prolactin inhibitor (PI), while repeating them is crucial when making any changes, such as introducing another agent or adjusting the dose; cross-reactions are just the tip of the iceberg, remember about their underground nature.         Typical high estrogen symptoms:- increased nipple sensitivity

- acne

- low libido

- increased water retention (to drink a lot, but urinate only a bit / puffy/moon/round face)

- increased aggression

- smaller / softer testicles

- oily skin

- increased blood pressure

- increased prostate gland

- inability to get a full erection

- increased appetite for sweets

- pressure in the lower stomach

- tight stream while urinating

- feeling "like a loser"

- obstipation

- depression           Typical low estrogen symptoms:- dry joints

- night sweats

- dry skin and lips

- itching head

- loss of libido

- morning erection, but weak/no erection during sex

- irritability

- loss of sensibility/emotionality

- changes in the mood without any significant reason

- lethargy

- loss of appetite

- rage

- irritability

- weak orgasm

- frequent fatigue

Of course, if you experience a single symptom only, it doesn't necessarily indicate increased or lowered estrogen. Nonetheless, having 3 or even more symptoms should persuade you to perform blood tests and verify its level, then accordingly react.Remember. The appropriate estrogen level will be the one that makes you feel the best. It doesn't (and probably won't be) in laboratory range, if you are on doping doses of, e.g., testosterone. Don't be afraid to have its level slightly elevated. Why do men need estrogen? At what level should they keep it?