Age at menarche, menstrual characteristics, and its associated morbidities among secondary school students in Abakaliki, southeast Nigeria

Age at menarche, menstrual characteristics, and its associated morbidities among secondary school students in Abakaliki, southeast Nigeria

Background: Menstruation has a variable pattern. Knowledge of age at menarche and providing accurate information to adolescent girls is necessary to allay anxiety, treat menstrual morbidities, and improve their quality of life. Objective: To determine the age at menarche and menstrual characteristic...

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Main Authors: Chidebe C. Anikwe, Johnbosco E. Mamah, Bartholomew C. Okorochukwu, Ugochukwu U. Nnadozie, Chukwuemeka H. Obarezi, Kenneth C. Ekwedigwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-05-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Quality of life
Obstetrics and gynecology
Reproductive system
Pediatrics
Endocrine system
Abakaliki
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844020308628

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