Early-Puberty-Trends-Surge: New Study Reveals Shocking Rise in Early Menstruation Among Young Girls
BOSTON, MA – A recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open reveals a concerning trend in the United States regarding early puberty among girls. The study indicates that girls are experiencing their first menstrual period approximately 6 months earlier on average than they did in the 1950s and 60s. Furthermore, more girls are beginning menstruation before the age of 9, which is considered very early. Dr. Shruthi Mahalingaiah, an assistant professor at Harvard …