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July 26, 2026Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia Bulimia and ObesityOpen Access

Understanding vulnerabilities and resilience in binge eating disorder among female population and transgender individuals across the lifespan: a narrative review

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NMNagaia MadiniCBChiara BredaDMDana El Masri

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Overview

Narrative review explores binge eating disorder impacts in females and transgender individuals, highlighting crucial factors and challenges.

Key Points

  • This review aims to elucidate the vulnerabilities and resilience factors associated with binge eating disorder (BED) in females and transgender individuals across different life stages.
  • Conducted a narrative review on existing literature regarding BED in female and transgender populations.
  • Examined the relationship between hormonal changes, gender roles, and binge eating behaviors.
  • Discussed sociocultural influences and healthcare disparities affecting these populations.
  • Identified higher BED prevalence among females, triggered by gendered social roles and biological changes.
  • Highlighted the impact of stigma and discrimination on the health-seeking behavior of individuals with BED.
  • Emphasized the need for targeted prevention strategies to address unique challenges faced by women and transgender individuals.

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Madini et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a825d3aea3239cd789c1https://doi.org/10.1007/s40519-026-01891-z
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