[News] Polycystic ovary syndrome in bulimic women

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Polycystic ovary syndrome in  bulimic women--an evaluation based on the new 
diagnostic criteria

Gynecol  Endocrinol. 2006  Jul;22(7):388-94

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=Abst
ractPlus&list_uids=16864149&itool=pubmed_DocSum

This  study found increased occurrence of menstrual disturbances, hirsutism 
and  PCOS in bulimic women. Hirsutism score and indices of biologically active  
testosterone were positively correlated in bulimics but not in controls, 
while  there were no major differences in serum androgens. In conclusion, this 
study  supports an increased frequency of PCOS in bulimic women and may also 
indicate  increased androgen sensitivity in these women. PCOS may promote bulimic 
behavior  since androgens have appetite-stimulating effects and could impair 
impulse  control. Menstrual disturbances and clinical signs of hyperandrogenism 
should be  evaluated in bulimics in order to provide adequate medical care 
and treatment.  

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