Binge eating and menstrual dysfunction

Abstract Objective The relation between eating disorders and menstrual function has been widely studied, but it is unknown whether the behavior of binge eating itself is related to menstrual dysfunction. Methods The 11,503 women included in this study were from the Swedish Twin study of Adults: Gene...

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Published in:Journal of psychosomatic research 2014-01, Vol.76 (1), p.19-22
Main Authors: Ålgars, Monica, Huang, Lu, Von Holle, Ann F, Peat, Christine M, Thornton, Laura M, Lichtenstein, Paul, Bulik, Cynthia M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea - epidemiology
Binge eating
Binge eating disorder
Bulimia - epidemiology
Bulimia Nervosa - epidemiology
Diuretics - administration & dosage
Female
Humans
Laxatives - administration & dosage
Linear Models
Logistic Models
Male
Menstruation
Middle Aged
Oligomenorrhea
Oligomenorrhea - epidemiology
Psychiatry
Self Medication
Sweden - epidemiology
Twin Studies as Topic
Vomiting
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Summary:Abstract Objective The relation between eating disorders and menstrual function has been widely studied, but it is unknown whether the behavior of binge eating itself is related to menstrual dysfunction. Methods The 11,503 women included in this study were from the Swedish Twin study of Adults: Genes and Environment. The associations between menstrual dysfunction and binge eating were analyzed using logistic regression or multiple linear regression models with generalized estimation equations. Results Women who reported lifetime binge eating were more likely to report either amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea than women who reported no binge eating. These results persisted when controlling for compensatory behaviors including self-induced vomiting, laxative use, and diuretic use. No differences between women with and without a history of binge eating were observed for age at menarche. Conclusion Even when controlling for the effect of compensatory behaviors, the behavior of binge eating is associated with menstrual dysfunction. Metabolic and endocrinological factors could underlie this association. Careful evaluation of menstrual status is warranted for women with all eating disorders, not just anorexia nervosa.
ISSN:0022-3999
1879-1360
DOI:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2013.11.011