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GlossaryMood Swings (Emotional Changes)

rapid changes in emotional state, often without clear triggers

Mood swings, also known as emotional instability or mood fluctuations, refer to rapid and often extreme changes in a person's emotional state. These shifts can range from feelings of happiness and euphoria to sadness, irritability, or anger, and can be triggered by various factors such as stress, hormonal changes, mental health conditions, or certain medications. Understanding the underlying causes is crucial for effective management and treatment.

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research Women's Health: A Holistic View

January 2023 in “Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira”

The document concludes that women's health needs a holistic approach, considering all life stages, promoting lifestyle changes, regular exercise, proper diet, and vaccinations, with health professionals playing a key role in education and guidance.

Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy in Trans Persons Is Safe and Effective at Short-Term Follow-Up: Results from the European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence

research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy in Trans Persons Is Safe and Effective at Short-Term Follow-Up: Results from the European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence

204 citations, May 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”

Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.

research Emotional Consequences of Finasteride: Fool’s Gold

31 citations, February 2016 in “American Journal of Men's Health”

Finasteride can cause serious emotional side effects; doctors should check patients' mental health history before prescribing.

research Navigating the Postpartum Period: Hormonal Changes and Essential Care for Women

February 2025 in “IntechOpen eBooks”

Postpartum care should address hormonal changes, nutrition, and support to ensure mother and baby well-being.

research Updates on Hirsutism: A Narrative Review

2 citations, June 2022 in “International Journal of Biomedicine”

The review suggests a comprehensive approach to treat hirsutism, focusing on hair removal, medication, and managing emotional effects.

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community Don't give up on finasteride folks

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 283 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Finasteride may take over two years to show results and can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and emotional changes. Alternatives such as dutasteride and minoxidil are discussed, with varying effectiveness and side effects.

community Fin raised my estrogen but also testosterone?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 17 upvotes 1 year ago

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.

community Can aromatase inhibitors make dutasteride/finasteride useless?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 9 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using aromatase inhibitors with dutasteride or finasteride for hair loss, which can prevent testosterone from turning into estrogen but may lead to increased DHT and potentially make finasteride less effective. There's concern about proper dosing and side effects like gynecomastia and emotional changes.

community Fin user for almost 5 years giving my positive experience and advices

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 94 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared a positive 5-year experience with oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting improvement and stability. Others in the conversation also reported positive results with these treatments.

community Can we once and for all clarify whether tretinoin helps or hurts hair?

in Treatment 40 upvotes 4 years ago

Tretinoin's effect on hair loss is debated; some say it improves minoxidil's effectiveness, while others claim it causes hair loss. Treatments discussed include tretinoin, minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dermarolling.

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