Whether age of menarche is influenced by body mass index and lipoproteins profile? a retrospective study

Background: Menarche, a milestone in the reproductive life span of a woman,is influenced by several genetics and environmental factors. There is noconsensus regarding the impact of body mass index (BMI) and lipid profiles on the age of menarche, as the results of various studies demonstrate.Objective: To investigate the correlation between age of menarche and BMI/lipoprotein profile in a community sample of Iranian girls.Materials and Methods: In the study, 370 girls, aged 10-16 years, who begantheir menarche within six months prior to the study, were recruited from theTehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS) population. Information was documented regarding their body composition, including height, weight, BMI, waist and hip circumference were collected and their lipid profiles were assessed after a 12-hour fast. Results: In this study, the mean±SD of age of menarche and BMI were 12.6±1.1years and 21.7±3.9 kg/m2, respectively. There were statistically significant relationships between age of menarche and height, BMI, waist circumference,and the maternal educational level. The relationship between age of menarcheand the weight and lipid profiles of subjects was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Age at menarche is not influenced by lipid profiles but it isinfluenced by BMI.

کلیدواژه ها:

Age of menarche ، Body Mass Index ، Serum lipid profile