Adherence
Eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia nervosa) are associated with amenorrhea, infertility, and increased risk of miscarriage, but fertility may normalize after recovery to a normal weight.
Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia can cause amenorrhea and infertility. However, fertility often returns after recovery and weight restoration. Women with a history of eating disorders should be monitored closely during pregnancy due to increased risks of complications like pre-term birth and low birth weight. Postponing conception until remission is recommended.
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa affect up to 5% of women of reproductive age causing amenorrhoea, infertility and, in those who do conceive, an increased likelihood of miscarriage.
Why this rating
Supported by clinical studies on women with eating disorders, showing high rates of amenorrhea and infertility, but also recovery of fertility after weight restoration.
Source
Nutrition and reproduction in women
The ESHRE Capri Workshop Group · Human Reproduction Update · 2006
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