Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: The impact of eating disorders on reproductive health outcomes can often be overlooked by the general public and medical professionals alike. This article aimed to explore how eating disorders affect pregnancy, maternal and neonatal outcomes, as well as how it influences fertility, family planning and menstrual dysfunction. A systematic literature review was executed on PubMed and Web of Science, while adhering to PRISMA guidelines. A total of 20 articles were selected. The articles showed multiple points of impact – family planning decisions and fertility was impacted, obstetric complications were more often linked to eating disorders, eating disorders led to menstrual dysfunction among athletes and even a link between breast cancer and eating disorders was found. These findings highlight the importance of heightened awareness and tailored interventions in reproductive health care for women with past and current eating disorders.
Source: Health Sciences
Institution: Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4408630515