Disturbances of sex hormones in anorexia nervosa in the male.
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.
D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000097:blood*; D006065:Gonadotropins, Pituitary / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013739:Testosterone / Q000097:blood*
D006065:Gonadotropins, Pituitary; D013739:Testosterone