Pubertal Development in Early Adolescent Girls: Relationships to Mood, Energy, Restlessness, and Certainty About Self

Users discuss effects of Finasteride/Dutasteride on mood and energy. Some experience depression, focus issues, and libido changes.

A 20-year-old woman with androgenetic alopecia feels depressed about her hair loss, despite using topical minoxidil, spironolactone, and saw palmetto. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil, higher doses of finasteride or dutasteride, and checking for vitamin deficiencies and heavy metal exposure.

A 17-year-old is stressed about mild male pattern baldness and is considering treatments like minoxidil and finasteride but is concerned about starting finasteride too young. Users suggest starting with minoxidil and considering finasteride at 18, while emphasizing the importance of consulting a doctor and not obsessing over hair loss.

A user experienced initial side effects from finasteride, including erectile dysfunction and emotional changes, but later noticed increased muscle mass and assertiveness. Hormonal tests showed elevated estrogen and prolactin levels, which slightly decreased over time; the user plans lifestyle changes to see if they help.

Melatonin's effect on aromatase expression is unclear, with studies showing both increases and decreases. Hormonal impacts are complex and inconsistent, similar to changing health advice on other substances.

The user received hormone test results showing normal estradiol and testosterone levels, low SHBG, and normal free androgen index. They are considering starting finasteride but are concerned due to being slightly overweight.