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    Glossary Mood Disorders

    significant emotional disturbances affecting daily functioning and quality of life

    Mood disorders, also known as affective disorders, are a category of mental health conditions characterized by significant disturbances in a person's emotional state. These disorders can include major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and dysthymia, among others. They often impact daily functioning and quality of life, and may require a combination of medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes for effective management.

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    1. Valproic acid Anti-seizure and mood-stabilising drug
    2. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
    3. Dutasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride
    4. Estradiol Estrogen hormone, prescribed in tablet, patch and gel forms
    5. Finasteride Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically