Question

What is the first visible sign of puberty in females?

Options

• Widening of hips

• Growth of pubic hair

• Enlargement of breasts (thelarche)

• Onset of menstruation (menarche)

Answer 1

Thelarche, or enlargement of the breasts, is the first visible sign of puberty in females, occurring around 10 years of age. This occurs before other visible changes such as hip widening or the onset of menstruation.