Eating disorders are often associated with teenagers, but they can also affect women in midlife. A condition known as "menorexia" has emerged, referring to disordered eating that surfaces during the menopausal transition. This term is not a formal diagnosis, but rather a colloquialism used to describe the experience of women who develop eating disorders during this stage of life.

Further details about menorexia are available, including its causes and treatment options. LifeStance Health provides information on what menorexia is and what coordinated care often looks like for women experiencing this condition.

More information on menorexia can be found online, where people have begun to share their experiences and raise awareness about this often overlooked issue.