'Menorexia' Is Quietly Affecting Many Adults In Midlife— Here’s What Doctors Aren’t Telling You

Clinicians quoted in this piece describe a pattern of eating disorders emerging or relapsing in midlife, often triggered by menopause, divorce, or an empty nest, with one treatment platform's survey finding 35% of women over 40 reported first-time disordered eating in that period. Experts note these adults are underrepresented in research and treatment settings, and that symptoms often masquerade as 'wellness' behaviors like intermittent fasting or excessive exercise.

The informal term 'menorexia,' a blend of menopause and anorexia, is used online to describe the trend, though the piece is built almost entirely on quotes from two clinicians and one platform's self-reported survey data rather than broader epidemiological research.

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