Abstract GH and IGF-I are important regulators of bone homeostasis and are central to the
achievement of normal longitudinal bone growth and bone mass. Although GH may act …

Leptin was initially best known for its role in energy homeostasis and regulation of energy
expenditure. In the past few years we have realized that leptin also plays a major role in …

Abstract Cosponsoring Associations: The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the
European Society of Endocrinology, and the Pediatric Endocrine Society. This guideline was …

To help refine nutritional guidelines for military servicewomen, we assessed bone turnover
after manipulating the energy availability of 29 young women. Bone formation was impaired …

Objective: To review recent advances in understanding the role of leptin in the physiology
and pathophysiology of reproduction, with a focus on relevant clinical situations. Design: A …

The menstrual cycle is a reproductive vital sign and provides insight into hormonal
imbalance as well as pregnancy. The significance of estrogen, however, extends beyond …

Context: Although women with anorexia nervosa (AN) have severe depletion of body fat, a
paradoxical increase in bone marrow fat has been described. Recent data suggest that …

Background Approximately 0.5% to 1% of college-aged women have anorexia nervosa and
most of them live in the community. However, few clinical data exist regarding community …

Hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) is associated with dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-
peripheral endocrine axes, leading to infertility and bone loss, and usually is caused by …

Background: Anorexia nervosa is highly prevalent among young women. Objective: To
determine prevalence and predictive factors for regional bone loss. Design: Prospective …