Early menarche: A systematic review of its effect on sexual and reproductive health in low- and middle-income countries.

BACKGROUND:Adolescent girls aged 15-19 bear a disproportionate burden of negative sexual and reproductive health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. Research from several high-income countries suggests that early age at menarche is an important determinant of sexual and reproductive health...

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Main Authors: Mobolaji Ibitoye, Cecilia Choi, Hina Tai, Grace Lee, Marni Sommer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5462398?pdf=render