Early Puberty In Girls May Be Associated With Increased Likelihood For Depression, Behavior Problems Lasting Into Adulthood,

“Girls who go through puberty early could be more likely to experience depression and behavior problems that last into their 20s compared to peers who start menstruation later,” researchers concluded after studying data on some “7,800 women who had their first menstrual cycle at an average age of 12.” Investigators interviewed participants “four times, starting around age 16 and continuing until about age 28.” The study revealed that “the younger the age at the first period, the stronger the association between early puberty and mental health problems. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-puberty-women-depression/girls-early-puberty-tied-to-depression-behavior-problems-into-adulthood-idUSKBN1EK15W