Psychological factors in functional hypothalamic amenorrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychological factors have been found to be associated with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA); however, their role in the onset or persistence of FHA is still understudied. The study aims to assess the associations of psychological factors with the presence vs the absence of FHA.

Methods

A systematic literature search has been conducted across the major databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Embase) to explore the psychological factors associated with FHA. The search was limited to English-written articles published from 2000 onwards. Articles were selected based on stringent inclusion/exclusion criteria. After data extraction, meta-analysis and meta-synthesis were conducted.

Results

Of 349 retrieved articles, eight studies were included. Findings

SUBMITTER: Bonazza F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9911452 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature