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

It is crucial to undergo regular blood tests during an AAS cycle, as stated in this article: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blood-tests-and-21950814. It is particularly important to check your hormonal panel if you start using a steroid highly prone to aromatase (such as increased doses of testosterone or metanabol) or a compound that can significantly increase prolactin levels (such as Deca Durabolin). This is the only way to determine the correct dose of an aromatase inhibitor (AI) or prolactin inhibitor. Repeating blood tests is also necessary when you're trying a new anabolic agent and don't know how your body will respond yet, therefore, to determine the dosage. Recognizing the symptoms of high or low estrogen or prolactin levels is crucial to avoid potential side effects. Over time, you will learn how your body reacts to different compounds.


         Typical high estrogen symptoms:

- increased nipples sensitivity

- acne

- low libido

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

- increased aggression

- smaller / softer testicles

- oily skin

- increased blood pressure

- increased prostate gland

- impossibility 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?