hrp0092p1-119 | Pituitary, Neuroendocrinology and Puberty | ESPE2019

Menarche and its Relation to the Pubertal Growth Spurt

Gardstedt Jenni , Niklasson Aimon , Aronson Stefan , Albertsson-Wikland Kerstin , Holmgren Anton

Background: Both timing of menarche and growth patterns have changed with time (secular changes), highlighting the need of updated knowledge in this topic1. Questions how growth is related to menarche are common in pediatric/pediatric endocrine outpatient clinics. The QEPS-growth model makes it possible to conduct detailed analyses of pubertal growth2.Objective: To investigate the relationship betwe...