Fifteen-Year-Old Samantha Has Just Experienced Her First Menstrual Period

Multiple Choice

Fifteen-year-old Samantha has just experienced her first menstrual period.Her mother is concerned about her daughter's late menstruation.Based on what you know about pubertal development,how would you respond to her mother?

A) "I understand.Most girls start puberty when they are 10 years old."
B) "She's fine.She will experience breast buds and visible pubic hair next."
C) "I would suggest taking her to the doctor.The timing of puberty is predictable and she is late."
D) "Don't worry about it.The timing of puberty is not as predictable as the sequence of physical changes."