Fertility

In Brief: DHEA and Sexual Functioning in Premenopausal Women

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a steroid hormone produced by humans. It functions as a metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of the androgen and estrogen sex steroids. In a recent study, presented at the annual meeting of [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2019-01-23T18:07:47-04:00January 22nd, 2019|Female Sexual Dysfunction, Fertility, Hormonal Therapy|0 Comments

Fertility Treatment More Common in Women with Bulimia Nervosa

Menstrual irregularities, including amenorrhea, are common among women with eating disorders. Given the menstrual abnormalities, there has been concern that women with eating disorders might be less likely to conceive naturally. A recent study has [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2018-07-10T10:27:27-04:00July 10th, 2018|Fertility, Infertility and Mental Health, New Research, Pregnancy|1 Comment