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GlossaryEating Disorders

serious mental health conditions involving abnormal eating behaviors

Eating Disorders (EDs) are serious mental health conditions characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, which can include extreme restriction of food intake, excessive eating, or unhealthy behaviors like purging. Common types include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, and they can lead to severe physical and psychological complications, requiring comprehensive treatment involving medical, nutritional, and psychological support.

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A user experienced a loss of libido and anhedonia after severe dietary restriction while on Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss. They are considering reducing the Finasteride dose or taking a break to see if symptoms improve.

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