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Infertility and eating disorders.

D E Stewart1, E Robinson, D S Goldbloom

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|October 1, 1990
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Approximately 17% of infertility patients exhibit eating disorders, impacting fertility and menstrual health. Early screening for eating disorders is crucial, especially in patients with menstrual irregularities.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Eating disorders significantly impact women's health, affecting menstrual cycles and fertility.
  • Subclinical or undiagnosed eating disorders may be prevalent in infertility populations.
  • Nutritional status is intrinsically linked to reproductive function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of eating disorders among women seeking infertility treatment.
  • To assess the association between eating disorders and menstrual abnormalities in infertile women.
  • To recommend improved screening practices for eating disorders in fertility clinics.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective screening of 66 infertility clinic patients using the Eating Attitudes Test and a questionnaire.

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  • Diagnostic interviews for women identified as high-risk for eating disorders.
  • Analysis of eating disorder prevalence, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and eating disorders not otherwise specified.

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 7.6% of patients had anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.
    • Including eating disorders not otherwise specified, 16.7% of infertile patients had an eating disorder.
    • Among infertile women with amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea, 58% had eating disorders.

    Conclusions:

    • Eating disorders are a significant concern in infertility patients, particularly those with menstrual irregularities.
    • A history of nutritional intake and eating behaviors should be routinely assessed in infertile women.
    • Early identification and intervention for eating disorders can potentially improve reproductive outcomes.