Early Menarche as an Alternative Reproductive Tactic in Human Females: An Evolutionary Approach to Reproductive Health Issues
The age at which a female reaches sexual maturity is critical in determining her future reproductive health and success. Thus, a worldwide decline in menarcheal age (timing of first menstrual period) may have serious long-term consequences. Early menarcheal timing (first menstrual period before age...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2012-12-01
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| Series: | Evolutionary Psychology |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/147470491201000506 |