menarche

Meanings

• Noun

  The onset of menstruation in a woman's life.

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Antonyms

menopause

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Variants

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menarche , menarcheal , menarches

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Etymology

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From Greek 'menarche' meaning 'beginning of menstruation'.

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Trivia

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1. The average age for menarche is around 12-13 years old.

2. Menarche occurs earlier in girls who grow up in environments with better nutrition and living conditions.

3. In some cultures, girls who reach menarche are considered ready for marriage.

4. Menarche is not always a reliable indicator of sexual maturity, as some women may not start menstruating until their late teens.

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Related Concepts

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1. Menstruation: The regular shedding of the uterine lining in the absence of pregnancy.

2. Puberty: The period of life when a child becomes an adult, characterized by sexual maturation and the onset of reproductive capabilities.

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Culture

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Menarche marks the beginning of a woman's reproductive life and is often celebrated as a rite of passage in various cultures. In some societies, it is marked by special ceremonies or traditions.

How to Memorize "menarche"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of a woman's body preparing for menstruation and the onset of her first period.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'menarche' with the beginning of a woman's reproductive life and the start of her menstrual cycle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'MENARCHE' to remember the meaning: Menstruation, Early, Natural, Adolescence, Reproductive, Cycle, Hormonal, Every month.

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