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menarche /me·nar·che/ (mĕ-nahr´ke) establishment or beginning of the menstrual function.menar´cheal
me·nar·che (m-närk)
n.
The first menstrual period, usually during puberty.
me·narche·al adj.
Menarche
The first menstrual period or the establishment of the menstrual function.
Mentioned in: Menstrual Disorders
menarche
[menär′kē]
Etymology: Gk, men, month, archaios, from the beginning
the first menstruation and the commencement of cyclic menstrual function. It usually occurs between 9 and 17 years of age. See also pubarche.
menarche [mĕ-nahr´ke]
establishment or beginning of the menstrual function. adj., adj menar´cheal.
menarche
(mnär´kē), the beginning of the menstrual function. See also menstruation.
menarche
Ob/Gyn The time that menstruation begins; the first menstrual discharge. Cf Menopause.
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RECOMMENDATIONS Based on the conclusions, the following recommendations might begin to address some of the factors contributing to adolescent mothers' non-utilisation of contraceptives in the Mkhondo area: * Girls should receive education about menstruation, sexual intercourse, pregnancy and contraceptives before they reach the age of 12 when a number of adolescent mothers reportedly experienced their menarches and some had their sexual debuts.
Factors influencing adolescent mothers' non-utilisation of ... by Mbambo, D.E.; Ehlers, V.J.; Monareng, L.V. / Health SA Gesondheid
 
 
 
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