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    Glossary Depressive Symptoms

    persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest

    Depressive symptoms, also known as symptoms of depression, refer to a range of emotional, cognitive, and physical signs that indicate the presence of depression. These can include persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, loss of interest in activities once enjoyed, changes in appetite or weight, difficulty sleeping or oversleeping, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of death or suicide. Recognizing these symptoms is crucial for both laypersons and professionals to identify and address depression effectively.

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    1. Neuroactive Steroid Levels are Modified in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Plasma of Post‐Finasteride Patients Showing Persistent Sexual Side Effects and Anxious/Depressive Symptomatology The Journal of Sexual Medicine · 2013 · 73 citations
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    3. Depressive Symptoms and Suicidal Thoughts Among Former Users of Finasteride With Persistent Sexual Side Effects The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry · 2012 · 134 citations
    4. Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2026
    5. DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS IN PATIENTS WITH DIFFERENT FORMS OF ALOPECIA: PREVALENCE AND STRUCTURE ANALYSIS Ukrains kyi Visnyk Psykhonevrolohii · 2024
    6. Depressive Symptoms and Suicidal Thoughts Among Former Users of Finasteride With Persistent Sexual Side Effects Yearbook of Urology · 2013
    7. A prospective trial of the effects of isotretinoin on quality of life and depressive symptoms Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery · 2012
    8. Former finasteride users with sexual side effects at increased risk for depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts 2012
    9. Depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts among former users of finasteride with persistent sexual side effects The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry · 2012
    10. Hair loss perception and symptoms of depression in female outpatients attending a general dermatology clinic Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia · 2012 · 49 citations
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    1. White Rice Lowers DHT and might cause post finasteride syndrome Reddit · 1 Sept 2022
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    6. Popular hair loss drug linked to higher suicide risk: compared to non-users, finasteride (Proscar/ Propecia) users have a markedly increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Over 30 years of observation, 19,320 suicides were expected. Reddit · 18 Oct 2025
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    1. Finasteride Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically
    2. Dutasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride
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