Question

Give the biological/technical term for the following

The onset of menstruation in a young girl.

Answer 1

Menarche:

1. The occurrence of the first menstrual period at puberty is called menarche.
2. Girls attain puberty at the age of 12-13 years.
3. Menarche marks the beginning of the reproductive period of the girl, after menarche, the female is reproductively active and can conceive a child.

Final answer: The onset of menstruation in a young girl is menarche.