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Published in: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology 1/2010

Open Access 01-12-2010 | Debate

Determinants of menarche

Authors: Olga Karapanou, Anastasios Papadimitriou

Published in: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology | Issue 1/2010

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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.
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Metadata
Title
Determinants of menarche
Authors
Olga Karapanou
Anastasios Papadimitriou
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7827
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7827-8-115

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