Quiz on Thelarche

What is Thelarche?

• Pubic hair growth

• Breast development begins

• First menstruation

• Development of the pelvis

At what age does Thelarche usually appear?

• 4-6 years old

• 6-8 years old

• 8-13 years old

• 14-16 years old

The main hormone that causes Thelarche is:

• Testosterone

• Estrogen

• Progesterone

• Cortisol

Thelarche is the first sign of:

• Female puberty

• Ovulation

• Postmenopause

• Polycystic ovary syndrome

Which stage of the Tanner scale does Thelarche correspond to?

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

The first manifestation of Thelarche is:

• Breast tenderness

• Change in breast skin color

• Inverted nipples

• Abdominal pain

If Thelarche occurs before the age of 8, it is called:

• Delayed puberty

• Physiological puberty

• Precocious puberty

• Ovarian failure

After Thelarche, which stage usually occurs next?

• Menarche

• Increased height

• Pubarche

• Ovulation

Thelarche may be the only manifestation in:

• Kidney disease

• Isolated thelarche

• Thyroid disease

• Turner syndrome

Does isolated thelarche require treatment?

• Yes, with hormones

• Yes, with antibiotics

• No, observation is sufficient

• Surgery is always needed