Anorexia nervosa โ> Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (also seen in extreme exercisers, professional athletes, etc.) โ> Decreased GnRH release from hypothalamus โ> Decreased LH and FSH release from anterior pituitary โ> Decreased estrogen production by ovaries โ> Increased osteoclast activity and decreased osteoblast activity โ> Osteoporosis
submitted by โstep_prep5(246)
https://step-prep.org/tutoring/