menarche

(noun)

The onset of menstruation in human females; the beginning of the menstrual period. 

Related Terms

  • gonad
  • puberty
  • precocious

Examples of menarche in the following topics:

  • Physical Development in Adolescence

    • Girls experience menarche, the beginning of menstrual periods, usually around 12–13 years old, and boys experience spermarche, the first ejaculation, around 13–14 years old.
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