Age at Menarche and Its Potential Role in Early Detection of Hyperandrogenic Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
These findings suggest that early menarche may be a promising, underexplored indicator of PCOS, offering a potential new avenue for earlier diagnosis of the condition. This could be particularly valuable, as PCOS is often not diagnosed until more classic symptoms, such as anovulation or hirsutism, emerge. Further research is needed to confirm these results and investigate the underlying mechanisms.
Authors
- Tara J. Cepon‐Robins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4508-8507)
- Cara Ocobock (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6949-2029)
- Courtney Manthey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3924-091X)
- Christopher Dana Lynn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7031-5281)
- Anna G. Warrener (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7916-3456)
Institutions
- University of Notre Dame (US)
- University of Denver (US)
- University of Alabama (US)
- University of Montana (US)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs (US)
- University of Colorado Denver (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Biological Anthropology
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.70046
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.70