Abstract
Underweight in anorexia nervosa or other situations of malnutrition is invariably associated with hypothalamic amenorrhea. Experimental studies in normal women and clinical studies in women with bulimia nervosa show that caloric restriction has the potential to induce menstrual disturbance also in normal weight women.
| Translated title of the contribution | Weight and ovarian function |
|---|---|
| Original language | German |
| Journal | Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics |
| Volume | 250 |
| Issue number | 1-4 |
| Pages (from-to) | 888-891 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISSN | 0932-0067 |
| Publication status | Published - 1991 |
Research Areas and Centers
- Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)
