Anorexia nervosa associated with hormonal replacement therapy in an adolescent with gonadal dysgenesis

R. Weizman, A. Weizman, S. Tyano, H. Wijsenbeek, Z. Dickerman, A. Galatzer, Z. Laron

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    Abstract

    The case of a 17 1/2 -year-old girl with gonadal dysgenesis who developed anorexia nervosa is described. Possible causes for the occurrence of anorexia nervosa in patients with gonadal dysgenesis such as hormonal treatment, fluctuations in the body image and gender identity are postulated.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)75-80
    Number of pages6
    JournalIsrael Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences
    Volume19
    Issue number1
    StatePublished - 1982

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