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

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

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

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

Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences 19(1): 75-80

1982

ISSN/ISBN: 0333-7308

PMID: 6213581

Document Number: 196554

The case of a 17.5 yr 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.