New research shows girls are getting their first period earlier, and cycles are taking longer to become regular — especially Black and Asian children and those with lower socioeconomic status. That’s according to a study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Researchers also found it’s taking longer for cycles to become regular. Board-certified gynecologist Dr. Lillian Schapiro, who was not part of the study, says that can lead to health risks later in life.Researchers at Stanford are creating sustainable menstrual pads Lindsey Theis 4:28 PM, Feb 19, 2024 “They’re being exposed to estrogen internally, because they’re ovulating and having periods. Long exposure to estrogen has been shown to increase endometrial cancer and breast cancer,” said Dr.
“We’re seeing girls getting their period earlier because they are less healthy, because they have less access to healthy lifestyles and healthy diets,” Schapiro said.