Athletes aren’t the only ones affected by this issue. It also impacts individuals with a disordered relationship with their bodies who have restrictive food patterns and/or overexercise. To the average person and even to many doctors, these individuals may appear healthy unless they exhibit signs of severe malnourishment, such as extreme anorexia.

What becomes even more disturbing is it’s usually not just an internal feeling, but accompanied by behavior such as yelling, throwing something, crying uncontrollably, feeling physically weak, or even something as severe as physical violence toward another person or yourself.

An idea you never in your wildest dreams thought you would even consider, and maybe even earlier had turned down with a hard no, slowly becomes more tolerable. This decision is profound and life-changing, and it’s important to navigate this process thoughtfully and with care.

Selecting an egg donor involves many considerations and can feel overwhelming and emotionally draining. Here are some important factors to keep in mind: