Affiliation:
1. Faculty of Health, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
2. Faculty of Health, Federation University, Ballarat, Australia
3. Faculty of Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
Abstract
Studies indicate that Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) features (e.g. insulin instability, food cravings,
overproduction of androgens and menstrual irregularities) are associated with increased appetite, impaired
impulse control and feelings of body dissatisfaction. Counter intuitively, binge eating behaviors have been shown
to reinforce PCOS symptomatology, precipitating concurrently body dissatisfaction, weight gain, insulin instability
and overproduction of androgens. The present systematic literature review aspires to investigate the relationship
between binge eating, in the broader context of eating disorder behaviors, and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
(PCOS), taking into account shared characteristics between EDs (Eating Disorders) and PCOS. To address this
aim, the PRISMA guidelines are adopted. A total of 21 studies, which investigated the presence of binge eating in
PCOS population and the presence of PCOS in EDs population, were synthesized. Findings suggested that an
increased prevalence of binge eating has been reported in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS);
and that women suffering from BN (Bulimia Nervosa) and BED (Binge Eating Disorder) are more likely to display
polycystic ovaries. Further research on their shared liability is required in order to inform more efficient
prevention and treatment initiatives for populations presenting with comorbid features.
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Subject
Drug Discovery,Pharmacology
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22 articles.
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