Article
Associations of progesterone receptor polymorphisms with age at menarche and menstrual cycle length.
Hormone research in paediatrics - 1 Jan 2010
Taylor K C, Small C M, Epstein M P, Sherman S L, Tang W, Wilson M M, Bouzyk M, Marcus M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Age at menarche and menstrual cycle characteristics are indicators of endocrine function and may be risk factors for diseases such as reproductive cancers. The progesterone receptor gene (PGR) has been identified as a candidate gene for age at menarche and menstrual function. METHODS: Women office workers ages 19-41 self-reported age at menarche and participated in a prospective study of menstrual...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
