Work

Determinants of menarche

Year: 2010

Type: review

Abstract: Menarche is a milestone in a woman's life as it denotes the start of reproductive capacity. Aim of this report is to review the recent developments and the current knowledge in the neuroendocrinology of pubertal onset and the factors, genetic and environmental, that influence menarcheal age. We also review the implications of early or late menarcheal age on a young woman's life.

Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology

DOI: 10.1186/1477-7827-8-115

Authors: Olga Karapanou, Anastasios Papadimitriou

Institutions: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University General Hospital Attikon

Language: English

Topic: Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones

Subfield: Reproductive Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,690