What the Science Says, part 10: The average age of menarche and breast development is becoming progressively lower – and genetics and the environment are only part of the story
What the Science Says: The average age of menarche and breast development is becoming progressively lower – and genetics and the environment are only part of the story
The timing of menstruation is ordinarily determined by genetics and the environment; however, the pace at which the change in onset of early puberty has occurred has led researchers to consider other factors.Go with the flow: How lateral flow tests are becoming a diagnostic game changerResearch indicates that the earlier the age of first menstruation, the greater the risk of adverse health outcomes – including several cancers such as endometrial, ovarian, and breast.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome: ‘There’s more information on outer space than there is on the reproductive system of a female’ On another note, Dr Connolly says the increase in polycystic ovarian syndrome and obesity in young people are “likely to be due to increased empty calories and chemical content which form a large part of the adolescent diet”.
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