Menstrual dysfunction in anorexia nervosa

L A P Mitan

doi:10.1016/j.jpag.2004.01.003

Menstrual dysfunction in anorexia nervosa

J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2004 Apr;17(2):81-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2004.01.003.

Author

L A P Mitan¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-3039, USA. laurie.mitan@cchmc.org

PMID: 15050983
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2004.01.003

Abstract

Amenorrhea is a hallmark sign of anorexia nervosa. Its cause is multifactorial and its resolution necessitates treatment of the underlying eating disorder. The neuroendocrine changes associated with menstrual abnormalities in underweight and weight recovered anorexia nervosa, recent research on osteopenia, and treatment recommendations are addressed.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Anorexia Nervosa / complications*
Anorexia Nervosa / diagnosis
Bone Density
Bone Diseases, Metabolic / etiology
Exercise / physiology
Female
Humans
Hypothalamic Diseases / etiology
Leptin / physiology
Menstruation Disturbances / etiology*
Menstruation Disturbances / physiopathology*
Risk Factors

Substances

Leptin