Elaine Cristina Fontes de Oliveira, Janaína Campos Senra, Ana Luiza Lunardi Rocha
{"title":"The impact of using the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device on the incidence of acne in adolescents and young women.","authors":"Elaine Cristina Fontes de Oliveira, Janaína Campos Senra, Ana Luiza Lunardi Rocha","doi":"10.1080/13625187.2024.2379363","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13625187.2024.2379363","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the impact of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) use on the incidence of acne in adolescents and young women.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A narrative review was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and SciELO assessing the incidence of acne in adolescents and young women using LNG-IUD (13.5, or 19.5 mg, or 52 mg). Cohort, cross-sectional studies, clinical trials, and meta-analyses were included, without a date limit. Studies that didn't evaluate women in the age of interest were excluded. Only articles in English were selected.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nine articles were included in this narrative review. Only clinical trials, cohort studies, and cross-sectional studies were evaluated. Two cross-sectional studies evaluated the incidence of acne in women using any contraceptive methods, with the incidence of acne being 36% in women aged 17 to 47 using LNG-IUD in one study. In another study, acne incidence ranged from 2 to 8% in women using any contraceptive methods, with higher rates in younger women and LNG-IUD users. The incidence of acne varies and participants between 16 to 35 years were more likely to report new acne or worsening of pre-existing acne. In a prospective cohort study of women between 16 and 24 years, acne was a common adverse effect, with 44% in the first year.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The data indicate variability in the incidence of acne among LNG-IUD users, with a higher prevalence observed in younger women. Further research should focus on the effects of LNG-IUD on acne in young populations, with rigorous study designs and consideration of previous contraceptive use.</p>","PeriodicalId":50491,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141898815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Giovanni Grandi, Marta Barretta, Lia Feliciello, Michele Vignali, Antonio La Marca
{"title":"Inhibition ratio (I.R.) and transformation index (T.I.): new indexes to compare the effectiveness and clinical behaviour of modern progestin-only pills (POP).","authors":"Giovanni Grandi, Marta Barretta, Lia Feliciello, Michele Vignali, Antonio La Marca","doi":"10.1080/13625187.2024.2375285","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13625187.2024.2375285","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Progestin-only pills (POPs) have emerged as a crucial contraceptive option for women, particularly those contraindicated to oestrogens. This opinion paper introduces two new indices, the Inhibition Ratio (I.R.) (cyclical and daily) and the Transformation Index (T.I.), to evaluate and compare the efficacy and clinical behaviour of modern POPs. The I.R. quantifies the ratio between the progestin dosage in a POP and the minimum dose required to inhibit ovarian function, providing insights into contraceptive efficacy. The T.I., on the other hand, assesses its clinical impact by considering the ratio between the total progestin dose and the dose required to induce endometrial luteinising changes. Both indices thus offer valuable tools for comparing progestins even at significantly different dosages and regimens, providing information on clinical characteristics and drug effects. The newest formulations of POPs (Desogestrel 28 and Drospirenone 24 + 4) have demonstrated higher I.R. and T.I. in comparison to older versions, indicating significant improvements in contraceptive efficacy and clinical impact with better menstrual cycle control. We believe that using these indices will ensure a more informed and personalised choice of progestin not only for contraceptive purposes but also for therapeutic use in gynaecology. The future goal is to develop other progestins with even more advantageous I.R. and T.I., ensuring the best contraceptive efficacy with fewer side effects, even in women at risk (obese, etc.).</p>","PeriodicalId":50491,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141581402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
José C Quílez Conde, Inmaculada Parra Ribes, Josep Perelló-Capo, Paloma Lobo Abascal, Ignacio Cristóbal García, Mercedes Andeyro García, José Gutiérrez Alés, Mercedes Herrero Conde, Joan Rius Tarruella, Belén Espinós Lafuente
{"title":"Cost-effectiveness analysis of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) 52 mg versus other long-acting reversible contraceptives for contraception in Spain.","authors":"José C Quílez Conde, Inmaculada Parra Ribes, Josep Perelló-Capo, Paloma Lobo Abascal, Ignacio Cristóbal García, Mercedes Andeyro García, José Gutiérrez Alés, Mercedes Herrero Conde, Joan Rius Tarruella, Belén Espinós Lafuente","doi":"10.1080/13625187.2024.2369843","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13625187.2024.2369843","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Condoms and combined oral contraceptive pills are widely used in Spain with high failure rates. Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) methods offer better efficacy and adherence and reduce unintended pregnancies (UP) compared with short-acting reversible contraceptive (SARC) methods.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the cost-effectiveness of LNG-IUS 52 mg (Mirena<sup>®</sup>) versus other LARC for contraception in Spain.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A Markov model with annual cycles and an eight-year time horizon was developed from the Spanish national healthcare system (NHS) perspective, considering costs for contraceptive method acquisition, health care resources (HCR) and UP. Effectiveness was based on failure and discontinuation rates. Sensitivity analyses were performed to test the model's robustness.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>LNG-IUS 52 mg (Mirena<sup>®</sup>) resulted in lower costs and fewer UP versus LNG-IUS 13.5 mg (Jaydess<sup>®</sup>), Implant (Implanon<sup>®</sup>) and Copper IUD. LNG-IUS 52 mg (Levosert<sup>®</sup>) prevented the same UP events at a higher cost. LNG-IUS 19.5 mg (Kyleena<sup>®</sup>) was the most effective option, due to a lower discontinuation rate.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>LNG-IUS 52 mg (Mirena<sup>®</sup>) is the least costly LARC, driven by lower acquisition costs and reduced HCR utilisation. Increasing LNG-IUS 52 mg (Mirena<sup>®</sup>) uptake in contraception could generate further cost savings for the Spanish NHS and reduce economic burden of UP.</p>","PeriodicalId":50491,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141581401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Factors affecting age at menopause and their relationship with ovarian reserve: a comprehensive review.","authors":"Antonio La Marca, Marialaura Diamanti","doi":"10.1080/13625187.2024.2375281","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13625187.2024.2375281","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this article was to discuss all the factors affecting the age at menopause and their correlation with ovarian reserve.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A narrative review of original articles was performed using PubMed until December 2023. The following keywords were used to generate the list of citations: 'menopause', 'ovarian reserve' 'oocytes quality and quantity', 'ovarian ageing'.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Menopause is the final step in the process of ovarian ageing and is influenced by the oocyte pool at birth. Conditions that accelerate follicle depletion during the reproductive lifespan lead to premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and premature ovarian failure (POF), while a higher ovarian reserve is associated with a delayed time to menopause. Reproductive history, sociodemographic, lifestyle and iatrogenic factors may impact ovarian reserve and the age at menopause.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Some factors affecting the age at menopause are modifiable and the risks of early menopause may be preventable. We hypothesise that by addressing these modifiable factors we may also preserve ovarian reserve. However, further interventional studies are needed to evaluate the effects of the described strategies on ovarian reserve.</p>","PeriodicalId":50491,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141617585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessing the impact of hormonal contraceptive use on menstrual health among women of reproductive age - a systematic review.","authors":"Shayesteh Jahanfar, Julie Mortazavi, Amy Lapidow, Cassandra Cu, Jude Al Abosy, Hartman Ciana, Katherine Morris, Meredith Steinfeldt, Olivia Maurer, Jiang Bohang, Rajkumari Anjali Oberoi, Moazzam Ali","doi":"10.1080/13625187.2024.2373143","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13625187.2024.2373143","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Contraceptive methods are well-established in their ability to prevent pregnancy and increase individual agency in childbearing. Evidence suggests that contraceptives can also be used to treat adverse conditions associated with menstruation, including abnormal and prolonged uterine bleeding, heavy menstrual bleeding, painful menstruation, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and premenstrual dysphoric disorders.This review investigates the effects of contraceptive techniques such as contraceptive pills, and long-acting reversible contraceptives (e.g. intrauterine devices, implants) on menstrual morbidity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Over ten databases with no geographical boundaries were searched from inception until October 2023. Study designs were one of the following types to be included: parallel or cluster randomised controlled trials, controlled clinical trials, controlled before and after studies, interrupted time series studies, cohort or longitudinal analyses, regression discontinuity designs, and case-control studies. Ten team members screened the papers in pairs with a Kappa score of more than 7, and Covidence was used. Conflicts were resolved by discussion, and the full papers were divided among the reviewers to extract the data from eligible studies.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Hormonal contraceptives are considered a well-tolerated, non-invasive, and clinically effective treatment for abnormal and prolonged uterine bleeding, heavy menstrual bleeding, painful menstruation, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and premenstrual dysphoric disorders. Our studies investigating quality of life or well-being in women with heavy menstrual bleeding, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids have found improvements in all dimensions assessed.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Hormonal contraceptives significantly reduce pain, symptom severity, and abnormal bleeding patterns associated with women who suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids.</p>","PeriodicalId":50491,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141617584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michelle Cooper, Kristina Gemzell-Danielsson, Helena Kopp-Kallner, Oskari Heikinheimo, Sharon Cameron
{"title":"Postpartum contraception provision across Europe: preliminary findings from a multi country survey.","authors":"Michelle Cooper, Kristina Gemzell-Danielsson, Helena Kopp-Kallner, Oskari Heikinheimo, Sharon Cameron","doi":"10.1080/13625187.2024.2383953","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13625187.2024.2383953","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Looking after a baby and recovering from birth pose barriers to accessing and initiating effective contraception in the postpartum period. Another pregnancy at this time can end in abortion or a short interbirth interval. These are preventable if contraception is provided immediately from maternity settings. Our aim was to survey contraceptive experts across Europe about provision of postpartum contraception (PPC) in their country to develop a greater understanding of availability of and delivery of PPC services within the region.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Contraceptive experts across Europe were invited to participate in an anonymous mixed-methods online survey consisting of free text and fixed-response questions focusing on: (1) national guidelines/policy (2) antenatal contraceptive discussion and (3) immediate postpartum provision of methods. Respondents were asked to rate PPC provision in their region and detail perceived facilitators or barriers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Experts from 28 countries completed the survey. Fifteen (40%) reported their country had national guidelines for PPC provision, 40% reported that some antenatal contraceptive counselling was offered and 51% reported that contraceptive methods were provided in some (43%) or all (8%) maternity settings. Country-level PPC provision was reported as 'poor' or 'very poor' by 54% of respondents. Reported barriers to PPC provision included: cost, lack of policy/government support, awareness and training of maternity staff.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>There is significant variation in PPC provision across Europe. Few countries offer antenatal contraceptive counselling or provide contraception from maternity settings. Introduction of supportive PPC policies, funding and training for staff could improve outcomes for mothers and babies.</p>","PeriodicalId":50491,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142019455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A pioneer of hormonal contraception: Joseph W. Goldzieher.","authors":"Giuseppe Benagiano, Michele Shedlin","doi":"10.1080/13625187.2024.2407084","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13625187.2024.2407084","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>On 19 July, 2024, at the age of almost 105 years, Joseph W. Goldzieher, the last survivor of the group of pioneers who created oral contraception, peacefully passed away. Here we briefly reconstruct the salient points in his long, productive life, and highlight his achievements in the development of hormonal contraception. His work is indissolubly enshrined in the complex history of hormonal contraception, from the first, fundamental observations, to the first clinical trials, both in the form of combined oestrogen-progestin oral pills and long-acting injectable contraceptives. After Pincus and his Group created an oral contraceptive containing an oestrogen and a progestin, Goldzieher was the second international scientist to conduct clinical trials of the new modality. He teamed-up with investigators in Mexico creating a fruitful, long-lasting collaboration. They produced evidence that ovulation inhibition could be achieved with all the progestins used at the time. Of importance, he was among the first to explore the possibility of using oestrogens to block ovulation, and developed the concept of sequential contraception. For all this lifetime of work, we believe he deserves to be named a 'giant in reproductive endocrinology'.</p>","PeriodicalId":50491,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142331650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yajing Wu, Qing Zhang, Jie Zeng, Youling Zeng, Yuliang Zou
{"title":"Associations of the implementation of the three-child policy with changes in contraceptive methods among women who underwent induced abortion: a cross-sectional study of Wuhan, a megacity in central China.","authors":"Yajing Wu, Qing Zhang, Jie Zeng, Youling Zeng, Yuliang Zou","doi":"10.1080/13625187.2024.2400967","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13625187.2024.2400967","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Induced abortion, as a legal medical practice in China, has an enormous negative impact on women's sexual and reproductive health. After the implementation of the three-child policy, guiding women to choose appropriate contraceptive measures to protect their fertility is the focus of China's family planning. But little is known about the impact of the family planning policy on women's contraceptive behaviour.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We collected 7022 cases who underwent abortion between July 2020 and June 2022 in Wuhan. Based on the time of implementation of the policy, the study population was divided into two groups, namely, the pre-policy group (before July 2021, Group 1) and the post-policy group (after July 2021, Group 2). Logistic regression was used to analyse the effect of the policy on women's choice of different contraceptive methods for abortion.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were a total of 3487 cases in Group 1, accounting for 49.65%, and 3535 cases in Group 2, accounting for 50.34%. The proportion of women choosing efficient contraceptive methods after the Three-Child Policy decreased compared with before. A correlation was observed between the implementation of the Three-Child Policy and whether to choose efficient contraceptive methods after abortion (<i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study has found that after the Three-Child Policy, women opting for induced abortion tend to prefer less effective contraceptive methods, particularly condoms. There is a marked shift towards more effective contraception methods both before and after the implementation of the Three-Child Policy.</p>","PeriodicalId":50491,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142331651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kristina Biskupska-Bodova, Joanna Sójka-Kupny, Tamás Nyirády, Anne E Burke, Alicyoy Angulo, Pedro Antonio Regidor
{"title":"A randomised double-blind trial to determine the bleeding profile of the prolonged-release contraceptive dienogest 2 mg/ethinylestradiol 0.02 mg versus an immediate-release formulation of drospirenone 3 mg/ethinylestradiol 0.02 mg.","authors":"Kristina Biskupska-Bodova, Joanna Sójka-Kupny, Tamás Nyirády, Anne E Burke, Alicyoy Angulo, Pedro Antonio Regidor","doi":"10.1080/13625187.2024.2398433","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13625187.2024.2398433","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dienogest (DNG) 2 mg/ethinylestradiol (EE) 0.02 mg is the first low-dose combined oral contraceptive (COC) with a prolonged-release formulation that allows stable plasma concentrations and has high contraceptive efficacy (Pearl index: 0.2). The aim of this trial was to determine the bleeding profile of this contraceptive compared to an immediate release formulation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This prospective double-blind randomised controlled trial evaluated the bleeding patterns of DNG 2 mg/EE 0.02 mg compared with immediate-release drospirenone (DRSP) 3 mg/EE 0.02 mg in a 24/4-day regimen over nine cycles (randomisation ratio, 5:2). Participants recorded scheduled and unscheduled bleeding/spotting data using an electronic diary. A non-inferiority analysis for the proportion of participants with unscheduled bleeding/spotting was prespecified for Cycles 2-6. Safety, including adverse events, were monitored throughout the trial.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seven-hundred six and 288 participants received DNG/EE and DRSP/EE, respectively. Scheduled bleeding patterns per each 28-day cycle were similar in both groups. During Cycles 2-6, the proportion of participants with unscheduled bleeding/spotting was significantly lower in the DNG/EE group (50.5% [280/574] than in the DRSP/EE group (72.8% [171/235]]; treatment difference 22.3% [95% CI 15.9, 28.6%]; <i>p</i> < 0.0001). A low proportion of participants discontinued the trial due to bleeding disorders (1.7% and 0.7%, respectively). The safety profiles were similar for both treatments.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The prolonged-release DNG 2 mg/EE 0.02 mg offers a significant decrease in unscheduled bleeding/spotting compared with an immediate-release COC, DRSP/EE, combined with high contraceptive efficacy and a very low adverse event profile.</p>","PeriodicalId":50491,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142300023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Erdenetuya Bolormaa, Taemi Kim, Eunson Gwak, Seung-Ah Choe, Adriane Martin Hilber
{"title":"Neighbourhood environment and early menarche among adolescent girls of five countries.","authors":"Erdenetuya Bolormaa, Taemi Kim, Eunson Gwak, Seung-Ah Choe, Adriane Martin Hilber","doi":"10.1080/13625187.2024.2387648","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13625187.2024.2387648","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>We aim to investigate the relationship between individuals' perceptions of their neighbourhood environment and early menarche.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a retrospective cohort study of 7,486 girls of Ethiopia, India, South Korea, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States (US), born in 1997-2011 was analysed. Early menarche was defined as being below the 10th to 20th percentiles in each cohort, considering the varying distributions across countries. Perceived neighbourhood environments were assessed based on the responses for neighbourhood pollution, safety, and recreational facilities. We calculated the relative risk (RR) of early menarche for unfavourable environment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age at menarche was lowest in South Korea (10.6 years) and highest in Ethiopia (13.7 years). Unfavourable environment was associated with higher risk of early menarche overall (RR = 1.34, 95% confidence interval [CI]:1.09-1.65) and each country (3.03, 95% CI: 1.15-7.96 in Ethiopia; 1.99, 95% CI: 0.97-4.10 in India, 1.23, 95% CI: 0.67-2.27 in Korea; 1.26, 95% CI: 0.96-1.64 in the UK). Specifically, pollution (1.29, 95% CI: 1.03-1.62) and low safety (1.19, 95% CI: 1.60-1.88) were associated with early menarche.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our finding highlights the potential role of perceived neighbourhood environment in the timing of puberty.</p>","PeriodicalId":50491,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142019421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}