FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
MENARCHE AND MENOPAUSE
Menarche is the beginning of menstrual cycle in females and menopause is the
ending of menstrual cycle in females.
MENARCHE
The beginning of menstrual cycle in female occurs approximately between the age
group of 11 to 16 years. Menarcheal age depends upon socioeconomic conditions,
genetics, general health, nutritional status, exercise, seasonality etc. menarche
signals is the beginning of reproductive ability and closely associated with
development of secondary sex organs.
symptoms:
during menarche there is increase in the bone mass.
Estrogen level increases during menarche.
Acne, irritability mood swing are the common signs of menarche.
