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May 2011 in “Annals of Epidemiology” This study found that childhood use of hair oils and perms was associated with earlier onset of menarche among women of various racial and ethnic backgrounds.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study among college-going girls in Tamil Nadu found that the average age of menarche was 12.84 years, with associations to factors like family history, lifestyle, and residential settings, highlighting a generational decline in menarche age and the need for further public health research.
November 2025 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” In this study of women with PCOS in a rural setting, researchers observed no significant differences in hormonal or metabolic profiles based on age at menarche, but early menarche was associated with higher hirsutism, suggesting it could serve as an indicator of hyperandrogenism risk.
February 2022 in “Obstetrics and gynaecology cases - reviews” This case report highlights the diagnostic and management challenges of polycystic ovary syndrome, especially in young women with metabolic complications like type 2 diabetes.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reviews historical accounts suggesting several British monarchs suffered from various skin diseases, including leprosy, psoriasis, stasis dermatitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and porphyria.
