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Critical anthropometry for menarche

G F Gonzales1, A Villena

  • 1Instituto de Investigaciones de la Altura, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru.

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
|August 1, 1996
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This study investigated if anthropometric measurements like weight, height, body mass index, and upper arm circumference can predict menarche. The findings indicate that these measurements are not critical thresholds for predicting the onset of menarche in adolescent girls.

Area of Science:

  • Human Physiology
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Anthropometry

Background:

  • Menarche, the first menstrual period, is a key indicator of female reproductive development.
  • Understanding predictors of menarche is crucial for assessing pubertal timing and reproductive health.
  • Previous hypotheses suggested anthropometric measurements could serve as critical thresholds for menarche.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if anthropometric measurements (weight, height, upper arm circumference, body mass index) at menarche can be used as predictive thresholds.
  • To evaluate the relationship between specific anthropometric markers and the occurrence of menarche.
  • To test the hypothesis that critical anthropometric markers exist for menarche.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 93 girls who had reached menarche (cases) and 88 age- and residence-matched controls without menarche.

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  • Participants were adolescent girls aged 10-18 years from two distinct altitudes in Peru (Lima and Cerro de Pasco).
  • Logistic regression analysis was employed to assess the predictive value of four anthropometric measurements.

    • Main Results:

    • Mean body weight at menarche was 44.6 kg, height was 151.6 cm, body mass index was 18.26 kg/m^2.15, and upper arm circumference was 21.8 cm.
    • Logistic regression analysis suggested that any of the four anthropometric measurements could potentially be used as a threshold for menarche.
    • However, the study's data ultimately did not support the initial hypothesis of critical anthropometric markers for menarche.

    Conclusions:

    • The study found no definitive anthropometric markers that are critical for predicting menarche.
    • While statistical analysis indicated potential thresholds, the overall evidence does not confirm their critical role.
    • Further research may be needed to explore other factors influencing menarcheal timing.