Anorexia nervosa and reproduction: connecting brain to gonads
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a psychiatric disorder that predominantly affects young women and is characterized by low caloric intake and a major dissatisfaction with one’s body image. It is often overlooked and, while patients and family seek medical help, emaciation and nutritional misbalances may bec...
Main Authors: | Mihaela Poterasu, David L. Rowland, Corina Ciobanu, Simona Fica |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Ion Motofei, Carol Davila University
2020-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://scholar.valpo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1215&context=jmms |
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