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GlossaryMenarche

first menstrual period in a girl's life

Menarche is the term used to describe a girl's first menstrual period, marking the onset of reproductive capability. It typically occurs between the ages of 9 and 15 and is influenced by various factors including genetics, nutrition, and overall health. This event signifies a key milestone in puberty and is an important indicator of normal development in adolescent females.

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Presenting with Delayed Menarche and Clitoromegaly

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Presenting with Delayed Menarche and Clitoromegaly

February 2022 in “Obstetrics and gynaecology cases - reviews”

PCOS can cause unusual symptoms like late puberty and enlarged clitoris, making diagnosis difficult.

research Early Lead Exposure and Pubertal Development in a Mexico City Population

29 citations, February 2019 in “Environment international”

Higher early lead exposure is linked to delayed puberty in girls.

research Is Increased Constitutive Skin and Hair Pigmentation an Early Sign of Puberty?

11 citations, April 2013 in “Homo”

Darker skin in 10-year-old girls may be an early sign of puberty.

Hot Flashes in a Young Girl: A Wake-Up Call Concerning Serenoa Repens Use in Children

research Hot Flashes in a Young Girl: A Wake-Up Call Concerning Serenoa Repens Use in Children

6 citations, October 2012 in “Pediatrics”

Serenoa repens (saw palmetto) may cause side effects like hot flashes in children and needs more research for safety in pediatric use.

Associations Of Prenatal And Postnatal Exposure To Perfluoroalkyl Substances With Pubertal Development And Reproductive Hormones In Females And Males: The Home Study

research Associations Of Prenatal And Postnatal Exposure To Perfluoroalkyl Substances With Pubertal Development And Reproductive Hormones In Females And Males: The Home Study

5 citations, May 2023 in “Science of the total environment”

PFAS exposure in adolescence may delay puberty in females.

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