Reproductive Dysfunction and Eating Disorders

July 3, 2021. While many individuals survive and recover from an eating disorder, these illnesses can have longterm consequences. In this post I discuss how restrictive eating and excessive exercise can impair reproductive functioning in people with a uterus.

Key Points:

• Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea is common in both eating disorders and athletes.

• Consequences of FHA are reduced motivation to eat, increased anxiety, and depression.

• By increasing risk factors for an eating disorder, FHA makes an individual more vulnerable to developing an eating disorder.

• Not all eating disorders start with body shape and weight concerns.

Read the full article here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-neuroscience-eating-disorders/202107/reproductive-dysfunction-and-eating-disorders