When it comes to anabolic steroids, most users immediately think of the problems associated with estrogen. In fact, some of the testosterone injected turns into estrogen, which can lead to troublesome effects such as gynecomastia (breast development in men), water retention and reduced libido. For this reason, many people take products to block this conversion.
But another important side effect is often overlooked: the increase in prolactin. This hormone, produced by the pituitary gland, can rise during certain cycles, especially when steroids such as nandrolone or trenbolone are used, and even more so when doses are high.
Excessive prolactin can lead to equally annoying problems: reduced sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, and sometimes even increased gynecomastia.
In this article, we’re going to tell you a bit about prolactin and what it does, why it can sometimes rise when you take certain steroids, and how Dostinex can help bring it down. We’ll also look at some of the positive things Dostinex can do, but don’t forget that there are risks and precautions to be taken.
I. Prolactin and its physiological role
Prolactin is a hormone that comes from a tiny gland in the brain called the pituitary gland. In women, it’s best known for its role in post-pregnancy lactation, but in men it also plays a role, even if it’s less often mentioned.
In fact, prolactin acts as a hormone regulator:
● It influences testosterone production.
● It can act on sexual desire and erectile function.
● In excess, it tends to slow down the natural production of male hormones.
Normally, prolactin is controlled by dopamine. When everything’s running smoothly, there’s a balance. But when it rises too high, the effects are quickly felt.
● decreased libido,
● erectile dysfunction,
● fatigue,
● and sometimes gynecomastia.
II. Prolactin and anabolic steroids
When you cycle with steroids, many of the side effects come from the fact that some products convert to estrogen. But some steroids can also raise prolactin levels.
1 Why do some steroids increase prolactin levels?
Compounds such as nandrolone (Deca) or trenbolone (Tren) have a “progestational” action which stimulates prolactin. The higher the dose and the longer the cycle, the greater the risk.
2 Why is it often overlooked?
Many practitioners only monitor their estrogens with anti-aromatases, but forget about prolactin altogether. As a result, despite having their estrogen under control, they still experience sexual problems or fatigue linked to this hormone.
III. Dostinex (cabergoline)
Dostinex is a medicine whose active ingredient is cabergoline. You can find it under several names: the generic name is cabergoline, and the best-known is Dostinex from Pfizer. Then, depending on the country, there are other names like Cabaser, Cabergolina, Bergoline, Cabaseril, Prolectin, or just generic versions that are also called cabergoline. It all depends on where you buy it.
So how does it work?
Basically, cabergoline acts like dopamine, the natural substance in the brain that blocks prolactin. As a result, when you take Dostinex, prolactin goes down, and quite rapidly too.
Basically, this drug is prescribed by doctors for serious problems: it can help treat excess prolactin, settle certain fertility concerns, or even reduce the size of small tumors in the pituitary gland.
In the bodybuilding world, it’s used for other reasons. For example, to prevent excessively high prolactin from causing gynecomastia, to maintain normal libido and sexual performance, and also to avoid the fatigue and loss of motivation that can occur when prolactin rises too high.
IV. Benefits and risks of Dostinex in bodybuilding
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The benefits you’re looking for
- libido maintenance,
- reduction of erectile dysfunction,
- reduced risk of gynecomastia,
- better energy and motivation.
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Risks and side effects
- Common effects: nausea, headache, dizziness, hypotension.
- Mental effects: anxiety, insomnia, compulsive behavior (gambling, hypersexuality, shopping).
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Why you need to be careful
Cabergoline has a strong effect even in small doses. Without blood tests, it is almost impossible to know whether prolactin is really too high.
Conclusion
In the world of anabolic steroids, we often think of monitoring estrogen, but all too often we forget about prolactin. When it rises too high, it can ruin a cycle by causing a drop in libido, erectile dysfunction, fatigue and even gynecomastia.
Dostinex (cabergoline) is an effective weapon against this problem, but it’s no magic bullet: its side effects can be serious, especially if abused or self-medicated.
The best approach is prevention, with an intelligent choice of products.
If you have any further questions, or if you simply want to make the best choice for a cycle and avoid prolactin rise, please contact us via the form: https: //fr.wikistero.com/contact/. We’ll be happy to guide and assist you.