Annals of Human Biology · 1999 · 34 citations · 0 references
MedicineEndocrinologyHuman DevelopmentGenderPediatric EndocrinologyReproductive EndocrinologyAdolescent Reproductive HealthFemale Reproductive HealthGender DifferencesMenstrual CyclePubertySex Differences In HealthMenarche TimingMenstrual Cycle Timing
This study reports menarcheal age in 1134 contemporary Greek girls and the duration of their menstrual cycle. Comparison with a similar study performed 15 years ago shows that in Greek girls there is still a secular trend, although a small one, towards earlier menarcheal age.