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Sex hormone levels were measured in a male patient with anorexia nervosa throughout the course of his illness and recovery. Gonadotrophin levels returned to normal with weight gain but his testosterone remained low. Possible explanations for these findings are discussed.

Original publication

DOI

10.1136/pgmj.57.666.254

Type

Journal article

Journal

Postgrad Med J

Publication Date

04/1981

Volume

57

Pages

254 - 256

Keywords

Adult, Anorexia Nervosa, Gonadotropins, Pituitary, Humans, Male, Testosterone