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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Saeideh Nasiri, Mahrokh Dolatian, Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani, Hamid Alavi Majd, Azam Bagheri
Summary: The study examined the relationship model of social determinants of health with menarche age of girls. The results showed that multiple factors directly and indirectly affect the girls' age at menarche. The proposed model could be used as a framework in research, design, and implementation of programs relating to adolescent girls.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Vojka Lebar, Antonio Simone Lagana, Vito Chiantera, Tina Kunic, David Lukanovic
Summary: Research on the impact of COVID-19 on the female reproductive system is limited, with findings suggesting changes in menstrual volume and cycle length due to SARS-CoV-2 infection, but more research is needed to draw definitive conclusions.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mariana Rivas Paz, Blanca Miriam Torres Mendoza, Nathaly Torres Castillo
Summary: This study reviewed the updated bibliography on risk factors related to the age of onset of menarche. It found that early estrogen stimulus triggers pathologies such as insulin resistance, asthma, and short stature, while a late estrogenic stimulus results in low bone mineral density. Recognizing the importance of menarche as a protective or triggering factor can help implement preventive measures to avoid future pathologies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Blair G. G. Darney, Emily R. R. Boniface, Agathe Van Lamsweerde, Leo Han, Kristen A. A. Matteson, Sharon Cameron, Victoria Male, Juan Acuna, Eleonora Benhar, Jack T. T. Pearson, Alison Edelman
Summary: A small and transient increase in total bleeding quantity was observed following the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, but the total number of heavy bleeding days did not differ by vaccination status. The findings suggest that any changes in menstrual bleeding are minimal and temporary.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yi-Xin Wang, Siwen Wang, Makiko Mitsunami, JoAnn E. Manson, Janet W. Rich-Edwards, Liang Wang, Cuilin Zhang, Jorge E. Chavarro
Summary: This study found that women with long or irregular menstrual cycles during mid-adulthood, but not in adolescence or young adulthood, were at higher risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kathryn E. R. Kennedy, Chidera Onyeonwu, Sara Nowakowski, Lauren Hale, Charles C. Branas, William D. S. Killgore, Chloe C. A. Wills, Michael A. Grandner
Summary: This study analyzed data from 579 menstruating females and found significant associations between short sleep duration, poor sleep quality, and fatigue with heavier bleeding and menstrual cycle irregularity. Long sleep duration and symptoms of insomnia were not found to be related to these outcomes.
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Naoko Nishikawa-Nakamura, Tomoyuki Kawamura, Tatsuya Nakamichi, Yoshihiko Yuyama, Yuko Hotta, Kayako Hashimura, Tomomi Hashimoto, Masakazu Hirose, Takashi Higashide, Takashi Hamazaki
Summary: The study revealed that menarche is delayed in Japanese patients with type 1 diabetes compared to non-diabetics. While there has been a slight decrease in the age of onset of menarche in recent years, there is still a significant delay in menarche compared to non-diabetic individuals. The results suggest that advancements in insulin therapy may improve metabolic functions in type 1 diabetes patients but may not have a significant impact on the timing of menarche in Japanese girls.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Naoko Nishikawa-Nakamura, Tomoyuki Kawamura, Tatsuya Nakamichi, Yoshihiko Yuyama, Yuko Hotta, Kayako Hashimura, Tomomi Hashimoto, Masakazu Hirose, Takashi Higashide, Takashi Hamazaki
Summary: Menarche is delayed in Japanese patients with type 1 diabetes compared to non-diabetic individuals. This study examined the age of onset of menarche in these patients from 1976 to 2020 and found a significant delay, suggesting that insulin therapy improvements may not have a sufficient impact on menarche in Japanese girls.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Minseo Park, Sun Jae Jung
Summary: The study identified a significant association between menstrual cycle irregularity and suicidal ideation in Korean women, especially pronounced in younger age groups, early menarche, and working women. Suicidal ideation was subjectively evaluated based on self-reports, and causal relationships could not be established due to the study's cross-sectional design and retrospective data collection.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Beth I. Schwartz, Benjamin Bear, Anne E. Kazak
Summary: This study describes the initiation and use of menstrual management methods (MMMMs) in transgender and gender diverse adolescents assigned female at birth. Results show that during the study period, most patients chose to use gender-affirming testosterone. The most common methods used were NETA or levonorgestrel IUD.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Elisabeth Reiser, Julia Lanbach, Bettina Boettcher, Bettina Toth
Summary: Menstrual irregularities are common in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and pharmacological treatment options play a crucial role in restoring menstrual frequency. This systematic literature research aimed to evaluate the effects of non-hormonal pharmacological treatments on menstrual irregularities in adolescents with PCOS. The findings suggest that metformin, Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists, and supplements can effectively regulate menstrual cycles in adolescents with PCOS. Further studies are needed to assess the therapy in lean and normal-weight girls with PCOS.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sara Sanchez Lopez, Dani Jennifer Barrington, Rocio Poveda Bautista, Santiago Moll Lopez
Summary: There is a growing recognition of the importance of menstrual health in achieving health, education, and gender equity. This paper analyzes the reception of formal and informal menstrual education in Spain to understand its impact on the experience of menstruation and to identify useful information for formal menstrual education. A survey with over 4000 participants of different age groups was conducted, and the results revealed a lack of sufficient information and a prevalence of negative emotions surrounding menstruation. It is recommended to integrate comprehensive menstrual education, including the management of periods, into school curricula to improve the menstrual experience in Spain.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Emanuele Cassioli, Eleonora Rossi, Giulia Melani, Marco Faldi, Alessandra H. Rellini, Robert B. Wyatt, Chelsea Oester, Silvia Vannuccini, Felice Petraglia, Valdo Ricca, Giovanni Castellini
Summary: The English version of the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MEDI-Q) is a valid and reliable tool for assessing menstrual distress and its impact on psychological well-being. It can be used in research and clinical settings to investigate the impact of menstruation on different populations and evaluate the effectiveness of targeted treatments for menstrual distress.
GYNECOLOGICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kim Sui Wan, Feisul Mustapha, Arunah Chandran, Shubash Shander Ganapathy, Nurhaliza Zakariah, Sivarajan Ramasamy, Gunenthira Rao Subbarao, Muhammad Fadhli Mohd Yusoff
Summary: Diabetes is a growing global health emergency. This study focuses on a 10-year retrospective cohort of type 2 diabetes patients in Malaysia, revealing suboptimal control of blood glucose, blood pressure, and lipid levels.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Elena Gamarra, Pierpaolo Trimboli
Summary: The correlation between the menstrual cycle and glucose control in type 1 diabetes has been studied since the 1920s. However, due to various factors and heterogeneity in study design, no conclusive evidence on the impact of the menstrual cycle on glycaemic outcomes and insulin sensitivity has been obtained. This systematic review found a lack of consistency in defining menstrual cycle phases, measuring glucose metrics, determining insulin sensitivity, and considering interfering factors, resulting in a high risk of bias. Further research is needed to provide solid evidence and guide clinical management.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)