My topic is about the effect anorexia nervosa takes on fertility in women. The first angle I will be analyzing is the effect of psychological stress takes on leading to anorexia. The second angle on the topic is how amenorrhea, the absence of menstrual period caused by anorexia, can affect conception in women. Lastly, for the third angle I will be researching how excessive exercise can be another cause for developing anorexia and amenorrhea, and lead to infertility.
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that causes people to obsess about their weight and the food they eat. Anorexia is an illness that involves both the mind and body. People with anorexia use dieting and weight management to feel comfortable mentally and emotionally. This eating disorder is not really about food, but a psychological way to cope with emotional problems. People with anorexia often relate thinness with self-worth. They often feel helpless and out control which is why they use food, dieting, and weight control to feel powerful. In people who suffer from eating disorders,it is not uncommon to find other associated psychological disorders that co-exist with anorexia.
Psychological stress can be a great factor in causing anorexia. Studies show that stress can cause chemical imbalances in people. The body needs substances such as vitamins, minerals and protein in order to be healthy. Research shows that some of these chemicals are missing or out of balance in people with anorexia. Experts still haven’t figured out if imbalances cause anorexia or anorexia caused the imbalances.
There has been at least one time where stressful events have affected a person’s eating habits. Some people lose their appetite after hearing bad new, while others react by eating as much food as possible to avoid painful