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Frances A Carter1, Virginia V W McIntosh, Christopher M Frampton
1Department of Psychological Medicine, Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Otago University, Christchurch, New Zealand. frances.carter@chmeds.ac.nz
Objective:
This study examined women who had babies during 5 year follow-up after having been treated for bulimia nervosa.
Methods:
One hundred twenty-five heterosexual women participated in a randomized controlled trial that evaluated cognitive-behavior therapy. They attended at least one follow-up assessment over 5 years of follow-up.
Results:
Poor functioning following treatment for bulimia nervosa, in combination with demographic variables, was strongly predictive of not conceiving a baby.
Discussion:
Women with bulimia nervosa who wish to have a baby should be encouraged and supported to gain whatever benefit they can from treatment.
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