Menarche is a girl's first menstruation. Most people know that girls are being initiated into puberty much earlier by the decade. Most people don't realize that this is a problem. When a girl starts her period before the age of eleven, it is referred to as "early menarche." Scientists agree that a realistic age is 15! Late, right?!
Early menarche is a pathological condition; e.g., it's occurring because of problems with the body working contrary to its healthy and natural way.
I have been studying this with a group in my anatomy and physiology class throughout this first half of our semester. I was thrilled that they chose a topic so relevant to my career and my interests (that's right, THEY chose it!). After 3 of them dropped out, my one last partner and I finished the project. We made this powerpoint and are presenting to the class on March 10, 2011.
Anyway, what I was not just thrilled to find, but just surprised about (though I shouldn't be), is that all the scientific evidence (we had to use primary research) points to a diet high in fat and even animal protein and body fat (lack of exercise) being the cause of early menarche. Read more....
Early menarche is a pathological condition; e.g., it's occurring because of problems with the body working contrary to its healthy and natural way.
I have been studying this with a group in my anatomy and physiology class throughout this first half of our semester. I was thrilled that they chose a topic so relevant to my career and my interests (that's right, THEY chose it!). After 3 of them dropped out, my one last partner and I finished the project. We made this powerpoint and are presenting to the class on March 10, 2011.
Anyway, what I was not just thrilled to find, but just surprised about (though I shouldn't be), is that all the scientific evidence (we had to use primary research) points to a diet high in fat and even animal protein and body fat (lack of exercise) being the cause of early menarche. Read more....
All of the scientific evidence, that is, except for anomalies, such as brain tumors and child abuse (and social disorders). -aunTelcia
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