Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10306794 | Psychoneuroendocrinology | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The results show evidence for a dysregulated HPA-axis in female adolescent victims of single sexual trauma with PTSD. The finding of hypocortisolism is consistent with endocrine dysfunctioning in chronic sexual abuse victims and may have clinical implications with regard to treatment possibilities.
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Authors
Iva A.E. Bicanic, Riemke M. Postma, Gerben Sinnema, Carlijn De Roos, Miranda Olff, Floryt Van Wesel, Elise M. Van de Putte,