Abstract:Menarche is first menstrual period which is phase of transition from childhood to adulthood. Many studies revealed decline in age of menarche.
Background: There is large concern over early puberty. Dairy products are considered as one of the reason for decline in age of puberty due to presence of steroid hormones.
Objective: Main objective of this study is to identify whether Dairy & dairy products has any role for early puberty.
Methods: An online cross-sectional study has been conducted (between September 2022 to nov-2022) at MNR Homoeopathic medical college & hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana, India using NHANES Diet questionnaire.
Results: Weak negative relationship between intake of dairy products consumption for early menarche.
Conclusion: Further detailed study with large sample survey is needed to draw the statement whether dairy products has directly proportional ratio in declining the age of puberty.