Gonadal Hormone Influences on Sex Differences in Binge Eating Across Development

Binge eating is a transdiagnostic symptom that disproportionately affects females. Sexually dimorphic gonadal hormones (e.g., estradiol, testosterone) substantially impact eating behavior and may contribute to sex differences in binge eating. We examine recent evidence for the role of gonadal hormones in binge eating risk across development.Both organizational (long-lasting impact on the central nervous system (CNS)) and activational (transient...