Anorexia Nervosa and Adrenal Hormones: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Subhanudh Thavaraputta Patompong UngprasertSelma F WitchelPouneh K Fazeli

Published in: European journal of endocrinology (2023)

Women with anorexia nervosa have higher cortisol levels and lower DHEA-S and testosterone levels compared to women without anorexia nervosa. This finding is important to consider when evaluating low-weight women for disorders involving the adrenal axis, especially Cushing's syndrome.

Keyphrases

anorexia nervosa
polycystic ovary syndrome
pregnancy outcomes
cervical cancer screening
body mass index
case report
insulin resistance
type diabetes
adipose tissue