hrp0084p3-985 | Gonads | ESPE2015

Age at Menarche in Chronic Respiratory Disease: Cystic Fibrosis and Asthma – Comparison with a Large Cohort of Healthy Girls Living in Verona

Gaudino Rossella , Volpi Sonia , Ben Sarah Dal , Piona Claudia , Cavarzere Paolo , Boner Attilio , Antoniazzi Franco

Background: Menarche is a milestone in human sexual development as it denotes the achievement of fertility. Few studies have evaluated the age at menarche (AAM) in chronic respiratory disease.Objective: The main aim of this study is to investigate AAM and menarcheal determinants in girls affected by Cystic Fibrosis or Asthma, and to compare their AAM with healthy girlsÂ’ one.Subjects and method: The study was conducted on 1207 ...