The Age of Menarche in Medieval Europe

Document Type

Article

Authors

Darrel W. Amundsen, Western Washington State College, Bellingham, Wash.
Carol Jean Diers, Western Washington State College, Bellingham, Wash.

Abstract

Medieval sources from the 6th through the 15th centuries A.D. were re­viewed in order to determine the probable age of menarche. Reported ages at menarche ranged from the 12th to the 15th years.

Recommended Citation

Amundsen, Darrel W. and Diers, Carol Jean (1973) "The Age of Menarche in Medieval Europe," Human Biology: Vol. 45: Iss. 3, Article 6.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/humbiol/vol45/iss3/6