According to Akinola, starting menstruation early and prolonged menstruation in women could harm the ovaries. The study conducted in the United States found that girls are now getting to puberty as early as six years of age. As reported by New York Times, the study noted that girls have started developing breast as early as age nine. Akinola said, “Early onset of prolonged menstruation actually leads to some damage to the ovaries themselves. He explained that the study found that people who are fat come to puberty early.

Source: Punch May 29, 2022 10:13 UTC