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Question

The first menstrual flow begins at puberty and it is termed as ________

The correct answer is

menarche

The correct answer is menarche.

Menarche is the first menstrual period, occurring during puberty usually between 11 and 15 years (average about 12–13 years in India); it follows thelarche and pubarche.

Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstruation (about 45–55 years); 'menostart' is not a medical term.

Short trick: Menarche = menses arrive; menopause = menses pause for ever.

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