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dehydroepiandrosterone and Anorexia Nervosa

dehydroepiandrosterone has been researched along with Anorexia Nervosa in 29 studies

Dehydroepiandrosterone: A major C19 steroid produced by the ADRENAL CORTEX. It is also produced in small quantities in the TESTIS and the OVARY. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) can be converted to TESTOSTERONE; ANDROSTENEDIONE; ESTRADIOL; and ESTRONE. Most of DHEA is sulfated (DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE SULFATE) before secretion.
dehydroepiandrosterone : An androstanoid that is androst-5-ene substituted by a beta-hydroxy group at position 3 and an oxo group at position 17. It is a naturally occurring steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands.

Anorexia Nervosa: An eating disorder that is characterized by the lack or loss of APPETITE, known as ANOREXIA. Other features include excess fear of becoming OVERWEIGHT; BODY IMAGE disturbance; significant WEIGHT LOSS; refusal to maintain minimal normal weight; and AMENORRHEA. This disorder occurs most frequently in adolescent females. (APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 1994)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"This study was designed to determine the status of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in women with anorexia nervosa (AN) and to assess the efficacy of DHEA supplementation as a treatment for bone health in women with AN."9.22Dehydroepiandrosterone status and efficacy of dehydroepiandrosterone supplementation for bone health in anorexia nervosa: A systematic review and meta-analysis. ( Cheng, YC; Fan, KC; Huang, YC; Kao, TW; Lin, J; Liu, CW, 2022)
"We investigated the effects of the administration of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) on weight, bone metabolism, bone density and clinical mood symptoms in outpatient Anorexia Nervosa (AN) patients."9.16Dehydroepiandrosterone treatment effects on weight, bone density, bone metabolism and mood in women suffering from anorexia nervosa-a pilot study. ( Bloch, M; Greenman, Y; Ish-Shalom, S; Klein, E; Latzer, Y, 2012)
"Allopregnanolone and dehydroepiendrosterone (DHEA) have been supposed to be involved in some psychiatric disorders including anorexia nervosa (AN)."9.12Impaired reduction of enhanced levels of dehydroepiandrosterone by oral dexamethasone in anorexia nervosa. ( Casarosa, E; Genazzani, AR; Longobardi, N; Luisi, M; Maj, M; Martiadis, V; Monteleone, P; Serritella, C, 2006)
"Young women with anorexia nervosa (AN) have subnormal levels of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and estrogen that may be mechanistically linked to the bone loss seen in this disease."9.10Effects of oral dehydroepiandrosterone on bone density in young women with anorexia nervosa: a randomized trial. ( Becker, KA; Emans, SJ; Feldman, HA; Goodman, E; Gordon, CM; Grace, E; Gundberg, CM; LeBoff, MS; Rosen, CJ, 2002)
"Only scarce data exist concerning the relationship between dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and/or its sulfate form DHEAS and bone status in adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN)."7.78 Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, osteoprotegerin and its soluble ligand sRANKL and bone metabolism in girls with anorexia nervosa. ( Ostrowska, Z; Oświęcimska, J; Swiętochowska, E; Wołkowska-Pokrywa, K; Ziora, K, 2012)
"The effects of epimestrol (5 mg every 6 hours for 5 days) on basal levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin (Prl), estradiol, progesterone, and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, and on the response to LH-releasing hormone (LH-RH) and thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) stimulation, were studied in 18 cases of secondary amenorrhea and oligomenorrhea of hypothalamic-pituitary origin, in three cases of anorexia nervosa, in two cases of long-lasting progestin-induced amenorrhea, and in one case of precocious menopause."7.66Effect of epimestrol on gonadotropin and prolactin plasma levels and response to luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone/thyrotropin-releasing hormone in secondary amenorrhea and oligomenorrhea. ( de Leo, V; Facchinetti, F; Franchi, F; Genazzani, AR; Kicovic, PM; Parrini, D; Picciolini, E, 1978)
"Adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN) have decreased dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and estrogen concentrations that may contribute to skeletal deficits."5.30Impact of Adrenal Hormone Supplementation on Bone Geometry in Growing Teens With Anorexia Nervosa. ( DiVasta, AD; Feldman, HA; Gordon, CM; Leonard, MB; Long, J; O'Donnell, JM, 2019)
"Young women with anorexia nervosa (AN) have reduced secretion of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and estrogen contributing to skeletal deficits."5.19Does hormone replacement normalize bone geometry in adolescents with anorexia nervosa? ( Beck, TJ; DiVasta, AD; Feldman, HA; Gordon, CM; LeBoff, MS, 2014)
"Anorexia nervosa (AN) is characterized by subnormal estrogen and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) levels."5.16The effect of gonadal and adrenal steroid therapy on skeletal health in adolescents and young women with anorexia nervosa. ( Divasta, AD; Feldman, HA; Giancaterino, C; Gordon, CM; Leboff, MS; Rosen, CJ, 2012)
"We investigated the effects of the administration of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) on weight, bone metabolism, bone density and clinical mood symptoms in outpatient Anorexia Nervosa (AN) patients."5.16Dehydroepiandrosterone treatment effects on weight, bone density, bone metabolism and mood in women suffering from anorexia nervosa-a pilot study. ( Bloch, M; Greenman, Y; Ish-Shalom, S; Klein, E; Latzer, Y, 2012)
"Allopregnanolone and dehydroepiendrosterone (DHEA) have been supposed to be involved in some psychiatric disorders including anorexia nervosa (AN)."5.12Impaired reduction of enhanced levels of dehydroepiandrosterone by oral dexamethasone in anorexia nervosa. ( Casarosa, E; Genazzani, AR; Longobardi, N; Luisi, M; Maj, M; Martiadis, V; Monteleone, P; Serritella, C, 2006)
"Young women with anorexia nervosa (AN) have subnormal levels of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and estrogen that may be mechanistically linked to the bone loss seen in this disease."5.10Effects of oral dehydroepiandrosterone on bone density in young women with anorexia nervosa: a randomized trial. ( Becker, KA; Emans, SJ; Feldman, HA; Goodman, E; Gordon, CM; Grace, E; Gundberg, CM; LeBoff, MS; Rosen, CJ, 2002)
"Although there is well-documented evidence for hyperactivity of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis function in anorexia nervosa (AN), there has been little research into secretory patterns of salivary cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in this condition."3.78Diurnal patterns of salivary cortisol and DHEA in adolescent anorexia nervosa. ( Clow, A; Hucklebridge, F; Loveday, C; Oskis, A; Thorn, L, 2012)
"Nineteen female adolescent inpatients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, restricting type (AN-R) and 16 non-eating disordered (ED) controls were assessed for plasma dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), dehydroepiandrosterone-sulphate (DHEA-S), and cortisol levels, and for eating-related and non-eating-related psychopathology."3.73Circulatory neurosteroid levels in underweight female adolescent anorexia nervosa inpatients and following weight restoration. ( Achiron, A; Feigin, M; Loewenthal, R; Maayan, R; Modan-Moses, D; Ram, A; Stein, D; Valevski, A; Weizman, A, 2005)
"Cortisol (F) and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHA) were measured following each 5 kg gain in weight in a group of 16 patients with anorexia nervosa admitted to hospital for refeeding."3.67Anorexia nervosa and the adrenal: the effect of weight gain. ( Russell, GF; Safieh, B; Treasure, J; Wheeler, MJ, 1985)
"The effects of epimestrol (5 mg every 6 hours for 5 days) on basal levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin (Prl), estradiol, progesterone, and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, and on the response to LH-releasing hormone (LH-RH) and thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) stimulation, were studied in 18 cases of secondary amenorrhea and oligomenorrhea of hypothalamic-pituitary origin, in three cases of anorexia nervosa, in two cases of long-lasting progestin-induced amenorrhea, and in one case of precocious menopause."3.66Effect of epimestrol on gonadotropin and prolactin plasma levels and response to luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone/thyrotropin-releasing hormone in secondary amenorrhea and oligomenorrhea. ( de Leo, V; Facchinetti, F; Franchi, F; Genazzani, AR; Kicovic, PM; Parrini, D; Picciolini, E, 1978)
"Seventeen of 19 patients presented delayed puberty, and in some, hypogonadism persisted after recovery from anorexia nervosa."1.27[Growth of anorexic adolescents]. ( Chaussain, JL; Job, JC; Kholy, ME, 1986)

Research

Studies (29)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199013 (44.83)18.7374
1990's1 (3.45)18.2507
2000's6 (20.69)29.6817
2010's8 (27.59)24.3611
2020's1 (3.45)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lin, J1
Kao, TW1
Cheng, YC1
Fan, KC1
Huang, YC1
Liu, CW1
DiVasta, AD3
Feldman, HA4
O'Donnell, JM1
Long, J1
Leonard, MB1
Gordon, CM5
Beck, TJ1
LeBoff, MS4
Peixoto, C1
Devicari Cheda, JN1
Nardi, AE1
Veras, AB1
Cardoso, A1
Lawson, EA1
Misra, M1
Meenaghan, E1
Rosenblum, L1
Donoho, DA1
Herzog, D1
Klibanski, A1
Miller, KK1
Giancaterino, C1
Rosen, CJ2
Oskis, A1
Loveday, C1
Hucklebridge, F1
Thorn, L1
Clow, A1
Bloch, M1
Ish-Shalom, S1
Greenman, Y1
Klein, E1
Latzer, Y1
Yamamotova, A1
Kmoch, V1
Papezova, H1
Ostrowska, Z1
Ziora, K1
Oświęcimska, J1
Swiętochowska, E1
Wołkowska-Pokrywa, K1
Grace, E2
Emans, SJ2
Goodman, E2
Becker, KA1
Gundberg, CM1
Lanfranco, F1
Gianotti, L1
Picu, A1
Fassino, S1
Abbate Daga, G1
Mondelli, V1
Giordano, R1
Grottoli, S1
Ghigo, E1
Arvat, E1
Stein, D1
Maayan, R1
Ram, A1
Loewenthal, R1
Achiron, A1
Modan-Moses, D1
Feigin, M1
Weizman, A1
Valevski, A1
Monteleone, P1
Luisi, M1
Martiadis, V1
Serritella, C1
Longobardi, N1
Casarosa, E1
Genazzani, AR2
Maj, M1
Jayasinghe, Y1
Grover, SR1
Zacharin, M1
Zumoff, B1
Walsh, BT1
Katz, JL1
Levin, J1
Rosenfeld, RS1
Kream, J1
Weiner, H1
Sirinathsinghji, DJ2
Mills, IH2
Kim, MH1
Chang, FE1
Crawford, MH1
Facchinetti, F1
de Leo, V1
Picciolini, E1
Franchi, F1
Parrini, D1
Kicovic, PM1
Boyar, RM1
Devesa, J1
Pérez-Fernández, R1
Bokser, L1
Gaudiero, GJ1
Lima, L1
Casanueva, FF1
Treasure, J1
Wheeler, MJ1
Safieh, B1
Russell, GF2
Kholy, ME1
Job, JC1
Chaussain, JL1
Adams, JB1
Winterer, J1
Gwirtsman, HE1
George, DT1
Kaye, WH1
Loriaux, DL1
Cutler, GB1
Bell, ET1
Harkness, RA1
Loraine, JA1
Skutsch, GM1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Effects of Adrenal and Gonadal Hormone Replacement in Young Women With Anorexia Nervosa[NCT00310791]Phase 2/Phase 380 participants (Actual)Interventional2004-04-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Areal Bone Density by DXA

(NCT00310791)
Timeframe: 18-Months

Interventiong/cm2 (Mean)
Placebo0.88
Active0.89

Reviews

5 reviews available for dehydroepiandrosterone and Anorexia Nervosa

ArticleYear
Dehydroepiandrosterone status and efficacy of dehydroepiandrosterone supplementation for bone health in anorexia nervosa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    The International journal of eating disorders, 2022, Volume: 55, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anorexia Nervosa; Bone Density; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Dietary Supplements; Fema

2022
The effects of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in the treatment of depression and depressive symptoms in other psychiatric and medical illnesses: a systematic review.
    Current drug targets, 2014, Volume: 15, Issue:9

    Topics: Adrenal Insufficiency; Anorexia Nervosa; Antidepressive Agents; Databases, Bibliographic; Dehydroepi

2014
Current concepts in bone and reproductive health in adolescents with anorexia nervosa.
    BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 2008, Volume: 115, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anorexia Nervosa; Bone Density; Bone Density Conservation Agents; Bone Diseases; Bone Re

2008
Control of the onset of puberty.
    Annual review of medicine, 1978, Volume: 29

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Androstenedione; Anorexia Nervosa; Dehydroepiandrosterone;

1978
Control of secretion and the function of C19-delta 5-steroids of the human adrenal gland.
    Molecular and cellular endocrinology, 1985, Volume: 41, Issue:1

    Topics: 17-Ketosteroids; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adrenal Glands; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; Aged;

1985

Trials

7 trials available for dehydroepiandrosterone and Anorexia Nervosa

ArticleYear
Impact of Adrenal Hormone Supplementation on Bone Geometry in Growing Teens With Anorexia Nervosa.
    The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine, 2019, Volume: 65, Issue:4

    Topics: Absorptiometry, Photon; Adolescent; Anorexia Nervosa; Bone Density; Child; Dehydroepiandrosterone; D

2019
Does hormone replacement normalize bone geometry in adolescents with anorexia nervosa?
    Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 2014, Volume: 29, Issue:1

    Topics: Absorptiometry, Photon; Adolescent; Adult; Anorexia Nervosa; Bone Density; Contraceptives, Oral, Com

2014
The effect of gonadal and adrenal steroid therapy on skeletal health in adolescents and young women with anorexia nervosa.
    Metabolism: clinical and experimental, 2012, Volume: 61, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anorexia Nervosa; Body Composition; Bone and Bones; Bone Density; Contraceptives,

2012
Dehydroepiandrosterone treatment effects on weight, bone density, bone metabolism and mood in women suffering from anorexia nervosa-a pilot study.
    Psychiatry research, 2012, Dec-30, Volume: 200, Issue:2-3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Affect; Anorexia Nervosa; Body Mass Index; Body Weight; Bone and Bones; Bone Dens

2012
Effects of oral dehydroepiandrosterone on bone density in young women with anorexia nervosa: a randomized trial.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2002, Volume: 87, Issue:11

    Topics: Adipose Tissue; Adolescent; Adult; Alkaline Phosphatase; Anorexia Nervosa; Body Composition; Body Im

2002
Impaired reduction of enhanced levels of dehydroepiandrosterone by oral dexamethasone in anorexia nervosa.
    Psychoneuroendocrinology, 2006, Volume: 31, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Analysis of Variance; Anorexia Nervosa; Body Weight; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Dexamethasone; F

2006
Changes in bone turnover markers and menstrual function after short-term oral DHEA in young women with anorexia nervosa.
    Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 1999, Volume: 14, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Adult; Alkaline Phosphatase; Androgens; Anorexia Nervosa; Biomarke

1999

Other Studies

17 other studies available for dehydroepiandrosterone and Anorexia Nervosa

ArticleYear
Adrenal glucocorticoid and androgen precursor dissociation in anorexia nervosa.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2009, Volume: 94, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Anorexia Nervosa; Area Under Curve; Contraceptives, Oral; Cross-Sectional Studies; Dehydroepi

2009
Diurnal patterns of salivary cortisol and DHEA in adolescent anorexia nervosa.
    Stress (Amsterdam, Netherlands), 2012, Volume: 15, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Anorexia Nervosa; Circadian Rhythm; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Female; Humans; Hydrocortiso

2012
Role of dehydroepiandrosterone and cortisol in nociceptive sensitivity to thermal pain in anorexia nervosa and healthy women.
    Neuro endocrinology letters, 2012, Volume: 33, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Anorexia Nervosa; Case-Control Studies; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfat

2012
 Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, osteoprotegerin and its soluble ligand sRANKL and bone metabolism in girls with anorexia nervosa.
    Postepy higieny i medycyny doswiadczalnej (Online), 2012, Sep-12, Volume: 66

    Topics: Adolescent; Anorexia Nervosa; Biomarkers; Bone and Bones; Collagen Type I; Dehydroepiandrosterone; D

2012
The adrenal sensitivity to ACTH stimulation is preserved in anorexia nervosa.
    Journal of endocrinological investigation, 2004, Volume: 27, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenal Glands; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; Aldosterone; Anorexia Nervosa; Dehyd

2004
Circulatory neurosteroid levels in underweight female adolescent anorexia nervosa inpatients and following weight restoration.
    European neuropsychopharmacology : the journal of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2005, Volume: 15, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anorexia Nervosa; Body Mass Index; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Dehydroepiandrosterone

2005
Subnormal plasma dehydroisoandrosterone to cortisol ratio in anorexia nervosa: a second hormonal parameter of ontogenic regression.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 1983, Volume: 56, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Anorexia Nervosa; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate; Female; Humans; Hyd

1983
Effect of human pituitary luteinizing hormone administration on plasma levels of dehydroepiandrosterone, androstenediol and their sulphates and testosterone in women with secondary amenorrhoea.
    The Journal of endocrinology, 1983, Volume: 98, Issue:2

    Topics: Amenorrhea; Androgens; Androstenediol; Anorexia Nervosa; Chromatography, Gas; Dehydroepiandrosterone

1983
Chronic anovulation.
    Clinical obstetrics and gynecology, 1984, Volume: 27, Issue:4

    Topics: Adrenocortical Hyperfunction; Amenorrhea; Anorexia Nervosa; Anovulation; Breast Neoplasms; Chronic D

1984
Effect of epimestrol on gonadotropin and prolactin plasma levels and response to luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone/thyrotropin-releasing hormone in secondary amenorrhea and oligomenorrhea.
    Fertility and sterility, 1978, Volume: 30, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Amenorrhea; Anorexia Nervosa; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Epimestrol; Estradiol; Estr

1978
Adrenal androgen secretion and dopaminergic activity in anorexia nervosa.
    Hormone and metabolic research = Hormon- und Stoffwechselforschung = Hormones et metabolisme, 1988, Volume: 20, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenal Glands; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; Androgens; Androstenedione; Anorexia

1988
Anorexia nervosa and the adrenal: the effect of weight gain.
    Journal of psychiatric research, 1985, Volume: 19, Issue:2-3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenal Cortex; Adult; Anorexia Nervosa; Body Weight; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Female; Hu

1985
[Growth of anorexic adolescents].
    Archives francaises de pediatrie, 1986, Volume: 43, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Anorexia Nervosa; Child; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Estradiol; Female; Follicle Stimulating

1986
Adrenocorticotropin-stimulated adrenal androgen secretion in anorexia nervosa: impaired secretion at low weight with normalization after long-term weight recovery.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 1985, Volume: 61, Issue:4

    Topics: Adrenal Glands; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; Androgens; Androstenedione; Anorexia Nervosa; Bo

1985
Concentration patterns of plasma dehydroepiandrosterone, delta 5-androstenediol and their sulphates, testosterone and cortisol in normal healthy women and in women with anorexia nervosa.
    Acta endocrinologica, 1985, Volume: 108, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Androstenediol; Androstenediols; Anorexia Nervosa; Circadian Rhythm; Dehydroepiandrosterone;

1985
Hormone assay studies in patients with anorexia nervosa.
    Acta endocrinologica, 1966, Volume: 51, Issue:1

    Topics: 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids; 17-Ketosteroids; Adolescent; Adult; Animals; Anorexia Nervosa; Biological

1966
Anorexia nervosa.
    The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science, 1971, Volume: 119, Issue:549

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenal Glands; Amenorrhea; Animals; Anorexia Nervosa; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Estriol;

1971