A new study conducted in Britain has revealed that girls who get their periods early are at a greater risk of suffering from depression during their adolescent years.

All the girls underwent a test known as The Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire (SMFQ) and the researchers found that those girls who had their first period before 11-and-a-half years of age were more prone to depression by the time they reached 14 years of age compared to those who had their first period after 13-and-a-half years.
“Our study found that girls who mature early are more vulnerable to developing depressive symptoms by the time they reach their mid-teens. This suggests that later maturation may be protective against psychological distress”, lead researcher Dr Carol Joinson said.
Source-Medindia