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menarche

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menarche [mə′när·kē]
(physiology)
The onset of menstruation.


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Growing up in an urban environment and the household presence of half- and step-brothers (but not stepfathers) was also associated with earlier menarche, while the presence of sisters, particularly older sisters, was associated with later menarche.
9) In addition, females who experience menarche at an early age, those with an older dating partner and those with low educational attainment are more likely than others to engage in sex at an early age.
It is still, unfortunately, all too common for young girls to be unprepared for menarche (their first menstrual cycle) and not know what is happening to them or what to do about it.
 
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