Early menarche is defined as menarche before the age of 12 years. Post-pubertal traumatic assault, sexual victimization, discontinuation of education, and child marriage are more common following early menarche. The association between early menarche, fertility, and reproductive tract disorders leading to surgical menopause remains to be explored. Long-term health outcomes of early menarche in women: an umbrella review. Association of early menarche with adolescent health in the setting of rapidly decreasing age at menarche.

Source: New York Times July 02, 2024 10:37 UTC