The Growing Concern Among Young Girls Regarding Irregular Periods and Early Puberty

-By Dr.Sushmita Mukherjee – Gynecologist, IVF specialist, laparoscopic surgeon, infertility, high-risk pregnancy specialist. I've noticed a significant change in the menstrual cycles of young girls who come to my clinic in recent years. Due to the early onset of menstruation and the increasing number of adolescents reaching puberty earlier than previously, many are experiencing irregular periods throughout their adolescent years. Although some degree of irregularity is normal in the beginning, parents and healthcare professionals should pay attention to the trends we are seeing today. The Reasons Behind Early Puberty- In India, girls typically begin their periods between the ages of 12 and 14. But these days, we see cases at the age of eight or nine. A number of factors are associated with this shift, including:- · Growing intake of hormone additives and processed foods · Childhood obe...