Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Menarche]

H Ludwig1

  • 1Seminar für Gynäkologie, Universität Basel.

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Menarche, the first menstrual period, is a significant biological event influenced by body weight and nutrition. Understanding menstruation positively is crucial for female self-assurance and reproductive health awareness.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Biochemical modulation of 5-fluorouracil by leucovorin with or without interferon-alpha-2c in patients with advanced colorectal cancer: final results of a randomised phase III study.

European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990)·1999
Same author

Neurological function during long-term therapy with recombinant interferon alpha.

The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences·1999
Same author

Thoughts on the patient-doctor relationship in obstetrics and gynecology.

European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology·1999
Same author

[Desire for children--planned children. Attempt at a historical introduction to the medical problem].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·1999
Same author

Detection of equine herpesvirus types 2 and 5 (EHV-2 and EHV-5) in Przewalski's wild horses.

Archives of virology·1999
Same author

Expression of CD44 isoforms on isolated bone marrow plasma cells and peripheral CD19+ B cells of patients with multiple myeloma and healthy individuals.

Leukemia & lymphoma·1999
Same journal

[Multimodal Cardiac Imaging: New Developments for Clinical Practice].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

[Coronary angiography: From cardiac catheterization to advanced interventional cardiovascular imaging].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

[Athlete's heart: role of cardiac imaging in the prevention of sudden cardiac death].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

[Multimodal imaging in cardiac amyloidosis and cardiac sarcoidosis].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

[Inflammatory Heart Disease: The Role of Multimodality Cardiac Imaging in Myocarditis and Pericarditis].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

State-of-the-Art Cardiac Imaging

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Anthropology
  • Psychology

Context:

  • Menarche is a pivotal biological and psychosocial event in female development.
  • Contemporary literature highlights its significance in psychological and anthropological studies.
  • Societal attitudes towards menstruation range from positive to negative.

Purpose:

  • To explore the biological determinants of menarche timing.
  • To emphasize the educational and psychological importance of understanding menstruation.
  • To provide guidance on menstrual hygiene and address potential concerns.

Summary:

  • Menarche timing is primarily linked to achieving a specific body weight, with adipose tissue playing a role in reproductive synchronization.
  • Accelerated growth and maturation in girls today are attributed to nutritional factors rather than urbanization.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Proper hygiene, including the use of sanitary towels or tampons, is essential. Toxic-shock syndrome is rare in Europe, but prolonged or severe bleeding requires medical attention.

    • Impact:

    • Promotes a positive understanding of menstruation as a natural feminine process.
    • Highlights the role of nutrition in early maturation and menarche.
    • Encourages appropriate medical consultation for abnormal menstrual bleeding, ensuring timely diagnosis and management.