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n. - The first occurrence of menstruation in a woman.

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  • Could it be that earlier menarche is actually more normal than later menarche?
  • The onset of menstruation, called menarche, happens at puberty.
  • AdvertisementMost girls get their first menstrual period, called menarche, between the ages of nine and 16.
  • A new study suggests that the earlier a woman reached this milestone of puberty, called menarche, the slightly faster her kids will grow.
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