Abstract
The secretion pattern of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle‐stimulating hormone (FSH) was studied in 15 normal‐weight patients with bulimia over a 12‐hour period during the early follicular phase of the menstrual cycle. There were 12 agematched young women who served as controls. Mean 12‐hour FSH values were significantly decreased in bulimia; FSH peak height and frequency were not significantly different. Although bulimic patients as a group exhibited no significant changes in LH secretion, five patients showed decreased mean 12‐hour levels and a lower average LH peak.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 655-661 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | International Journal of Eating Disorders |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |