Search
for

    GlossaryEndocrine Disorders (Endocrine Problems)

    malfunctions in hormone-producing glands causing various health issues

    Endocrine Disorders, also known as Endocrine Diseases or Hormonal Disorders, are medical conditions that occur due to the malfunctioning of the endocrine system, which is responsible for producing and regulating hormones in the body. These disorders can lead to a variety of symptoms and health issues, such as diabetes, thyroid diseases, and adrenal insufficiency, by disrupting the balance of hormones that control essential bodily functions like metabolism, growth, and mood.

    Related Terms

    Learn

    1 / 1 results

    Research

    5 / 1000+ results

    Community Join

    5 / 183 results

      community [25, F] [RANT] Shedding since March 2020. This just isn’t fair.

      in Female  42 upvotes 4 years ago
      User "missbloombastic" has been experiencing hair loss since 2016 and tried min, fin, multivitamins, and spiro with mixed results. Another user shares their struggle with hair loss and its impact on self-esteem, while a third user suggests checking blood tests and confirming the cause of hair loss.

      community Crazy Journey (5 Difficult Years)

      in Progress Pictures  230 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their hair restoration journey after a botched transplant, highlighting successful results with 8000 grafts and 5mg oral minoxidil, while choosing not to use finasteride due to potential side effects. The user reported no side effects from minoxidil, except for extra body hair, and expressed satisfaction with the current results.

      community 20M Losing/lost hope, have tried everything

      in Chat  16 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has tried oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, and is considering dutasteride and a hair transplant. They feel frustrated and hopeless due to the lack of results and its effect on their mental health.

      community Finasteride won’t make all your problems go away

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  323 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared that while finasteride improved their hair, it didn't solve all their insecurities, suggesting that self-acceptance is key. Others in the conversation expressed varying opinions, with some feeling that finasteride significantly boosted their confidence and quality of life, while others acknowledged it as a solution to hair loss but not a cure-all for other personal issues.