The thin gene ; Special report: Eating disorders ++ Breakthrough links bulimia to testosterone ++ Scientists have established that the eating disorder that plagues young women could be genetic, and treated by the contraceptive pill. Louisa Felton and Paul Bignell report

From: The Independent on Sunday | Date: January 7, 2007| Author: Louisa Felton and Paul Bignell | Copyright information

Bulimia may be caused by hormones, according to new research, which suggests that up to a third of women suffering from the condition could be treated with the contraceptive pill.

Scientists investigating the causes of food disorders have discovered that one in three patients who had bulimia also suffered from hormonal disorders which gave them unusually high levels of testosterone, the male hormone.

Bulimia, which causes sufferers to eat excessive amounts of food and then regu...

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