title: Bulimia nervosa in the male: a report of nine cases.
abstract: Nine male patients with bulimia nervosa, accounting for one in 24 bulimic patients attending a clinic for eating disorders, are described. Symptomatology and demographic characteristics were similar in males and females. A history of either anorexia nervosa or obesity was always present, and a chronic course was seen in 6 patients. Five of the men showed atypical sexuality.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000523:psychology; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000175:diagnosis; D001828:Body Image; D001835:Body Weight; D002032:Bulimia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D004038:Diet, Reducing / Q000523:psychology; D005783:Gender Identity; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male