What to do if a girl produces mucus. Pathological discharge: causes and associated symptoms

Vaginal discharge is observed not only in women of reproductive age, but also in little girls. There are several reasons for this and they can be conditionally divided into main groups – physiological and pathological. It is necessary to be able to distinguish when a child’s discharge does not pose any threat, and when its appearance requires immediate consultation with a doctor, since if a girl really has any pathologies, then this can negatively affect her health in the future and even lead to infertility.

When is discharge not dangerous?

Vaginal secretion can be observed both in a 7-year-old girl and in newborn babies. There are many reasons for this, and most often they play a role in physiological processes in the body that occur as a result of hormonal changes.

Thus, the appearance of heavy discharge in the first months of life is associated with a sharp decrease in maternal hormones, which leads not only to increased leucorrhoea, but also to the appearance of bloody streaks in it. This is due to the fact that at the time of intrauterine development, under the influence of maternal hormones, the inner epithelial layer of the girl’s uterus begins to grow, and after their reduction, all “excess” epithelium is rejected, which leads to the release of a small amount of blood from the vagina.

When the sexual crisis passes and the hormonal levels are restored (this takes about one month), the discharge is almost unnoticeable - it acquires a mucous consistency, becomes transparent and has no odor. And this happens until the age of 9–10 years.

At this age, girls experience another hormonal imbalance, which is caused by the activation of the functions of the organs of the reproductive system. After a few years, the girl will become a girl and will have her first period.

In all other cases, discharge is not normal and requires an immediate visit to a specialist, since any changes in vaginal secretions under the age of 8 may indicate the development of serious pathological conditions.

Physiological discharge

Increased vaginal secretion occurs as a result of:

Taking certain medications.
Respiratory viral infections.
Stress.
Abrupt climate change.

Girls at the age of 4, as a rule, already begin to take care of their personal hygiene on their own, and this does not always happen as needed. Some of them either do not wash their genitals well or use too many cosmetics, which causes disruption of the vaginal microflora. As a result of this, not only increased secretion production may occur, but it may also acquire an unpleasant odor.

In this case, there is nothing terrible or dangerous to the health of the child’s body. Parents simply need to explain to their daughter how to properly wash the external genitalia and how much personal hygiene products to use.

As for other reasons why there is an increase in the secretion of secretions from the vagina, in this case their volume decreases immediately after the negative factor ceases to affect the body or it adapts to new conditions.

Pathological discharge

Various inflammatory and infectious diseases that occur in girls both at six months and at four to six years can provoke an increase in vaginal secretion and a change in its character. They may have a different clinical picture and be accompanied by:

Redness of the vulva.
Hyperemia of the external labia.
Specific smell.
Painful urination.
Increasing temperature.
Itching and burning.

It should be noted that the nature of the discharge directly depends on the type of pathology that provoked its appearance. Thus, girls aged five to six years often experience the development of fungal infections, which occur against the background of decreased immunity, taking certain medications, in particular antibiotics, using cosmetics with a high alkali content, etc.

When a fungal infection develops, the child experiences severe itching in the vagina, hyperemia of the labia, and copious discharge of white or pink cheesy secretion, which produces a sharp sour odor. This disease must be treated as soon as the first sign of its development appears. And the doctor should be directly involved in this. Since self-medication in this case is unacceptable, because it may not give any results, and further progression of the disease will entail serious consequences.

A child may experience heavy discharge against the background of a trichomonas infection, in which a foamy secretion comes out of the vagina, having a greenish color and emitting a specific aroma. At the same time, they cause severe irritation of the labia.

If a child complains of itching in the vagina, but does not experience increased vaginal secretions, this may indicate the development of a helminthic infestation. In this case, to make an accurate diagnosis, you will need to undergo a general stool test and a vaginal smear.

Also, children one year old and older may develop a disease such as herpetic vulvovaginitis, which is characterized by the following clinical picture:

The appearance of fluid-filled blisters and ulcers on the labia.
Swelling and tenderness of the vulva.
Scanty yellowish or pinkish discharge with an unpleasant odor.

As a rule, this disease occurs in girls if their parents have frequent herpetic rashes on the genitals or face. In this case, it is necessary to undergo a comprehensive examination and a full course of treatment.

There is another form of vulvovaginitis, which is also often diagnosed in girls of various ages - bacterial. As it develops, children experience increased vaginal secretion, which acquires a white-yellow tint, as well as redness and itching in the intimate area.

If vaginal discharge becomes abundant, has a mucous consistency and does not smell of anything, this indicates an allergic reaction. It can occur on diapers, baby powders, powders, personal hygiene products, etc.

Infections such as ureaplasmosis, chlamydia and mycoplasmosis also develop in little girls. In this case, the vaginal secretion becomes abundant, has an unpleasant odor and causes irritation in the intimate area.

If purulent discharge is observed, this already indicates that the baby has pathologies associated with damage to the urinary tract and kidneys. As a rule, with such diseases, girls experience a frequent urge to urinate, a decrease in the amount of urine produced and a change in its color.

There is another disease in which the nature of vaginal discharge in girls can change - bacterial vaginosis. With its development, leucorrhoea is observed, which has an unpleasant putrefactive odor.

It should be noted that not in all cases, girls may experience atypical discharge due to the development of pathologies. The entry of a foreign body into the vagina can also lead to such changes in vaginal secretion. Moreover, in this case, it acquires a brown or pink color, which indicates injury to the mucous membranes of the vagina.

Is white discharge in girls and women normal or not?

Women and girls should always have discharge - this is a natural state of the vaginal mucosa. Moreover, thanks to secretions, the vagina independently cleanses itself of various bacteria, dead cells, menstrual blood, and mucus. Most often, natural discharge is colorless, but sometimes the appearance of white discharge in girls and women can raise the question of whether this is normal or whether it is pathological, indicating some kind of disease.

Normal vaginal discharge. They have: thick consistency; homogeneous structure, similar to not very thick sour cream, or resembling small lumps; the smell may be absent or have a very slight sourness; the color is white or transparent, there is no itching or irritation. This natural discharge is not caused by infection, but is a product of the glands located on the cervix.

Their main task is to cleanse the uterine wall, vagina, and genital tract from epithelial cells and various pathogens. It is thanks to this white discharge that most infections are eliminated from the genitals naturally.

The amount of white discharge in girls is not constant. It increases before the start of the menstrual cycle, during ovulation, during pregnancy, due to taking hormonal medications, during sexual arousal, and in the presence of an intrauterine device.

DISCHARGE IS NORMAL

quantity - from 1 to 4 ml per day (the diameter of the spot on a panty liner is from 1 to 5 cm);
consistency - thick;
color - from transparent to whitish;
structure - homogeneous (like not very thick sour cream) and/or small lumps;
smell - from complete absence to slightly sour;
itching, irritation - absent.

In rare cases, a small amount of blood may be mixed in (as during menstruation). Along with bloody discharge, the girl’s nipples may become slightly swollen, and with light pressure, a thick, cloudy liquid (colostrum) may appear. There is no need to worry, this phenomenon is considered absolutely safe and is called “sexual or hormonal crisis of newborns.” This is quite normal and understandable: this is how the baby’s reproductive system responds to the increased level of the mother’s sex hormones, which enter the child’s body through the placenta or with milk. This condition does not require special treatment. At this time, you just need to pay closer attention to the girl’s hygiene.

Starting from 3-4 weeks of puberty, a period of hormonal “rest” begins. From this time until the age of 7-8, when the prepubertal period begins, mucous discharge in girls almost does not appear. This stage of puberty is characterized by hormonal changes in the body. With it, under the influence of its own hormones (about 1 year before the onset of the first menstruation), the child again experiences physiological vaginal discharge. At 9-10, and for some at 15 years old, discharge in girls intensifies, becomes cyclical and a menstrual cycle is established.

There are several types of discharge that differ significantly from each other. During inflammation of the fallopian tubes, tubal leucorrhoea appears, which initially enters the uterus and then exits into the vagina. The most harmless discharge is vaginal leucorrhoea. They appear during a variety of vaginal diseases. During inflammation of the cervix, cervical leucorrhoea appears, and with endomeritis of any etiology, uterine leucorrhoea appears.

A small amount of it in the first days of menstruation should not cause concern to a woman, unless, of course, there are additional unpleasant sensations.

But it’s still worth paying attention. Abundant mucus before and during menstruation may be associated with an inflammatory process in the cervical canal (erosion, cervicitis). Protecting themselves, the cervical glands begin to work with redoubled force.

If, in addition to this, she feels even minor discomfort, for example: Having noticed her periods with mucus, a woman needs to listen to herself.

The fact is that this substance is carcinogenic and, sometimes, the lack of proper care for one’s own organ can lead to the development of an oncological process on the head of the penis. In order to prevent the disease, a procedure known as “circumcision” is performed. After this, smegma will no longer be able to accumulate and cause concern.

The older a normally developing girl gets, the less susceptible to infection the skin of the vulva and vaginal mucosa become: they thicken and become less vulnerable. After the onset of menstruation, this susceptibility becomes even less, so the proportion of inflammatory diseases of the genital organs in the pathogenesis of leucorrhoea is more significant in younger girls. In adolescents and young girls, relatively more often than in younger children, extragenital diseases and psychogenic factors appear as causes of leucorrhoea. However, it should be emphasized that even in the puberty period, inflammatory gynecological diseases remain the most common cause of leucorrhoea (gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, genital tuberculosis, etc.).

Of the general diseases of the body, without local inflammatory changes, the symptom of leucorrhoea is most often found in anemia, chlorosis, tuberculosis, acute general infections, thyrotoxicosis, vitamin deficiencies, nutritional dystrophy and other diseases accompanied by exhaustion and intoxication. Leucorrhoea with extragenital diseases is more common in adolescence, since it is at this time, during the period of intensive restructuring of the whole organism, that these diseases are more often observed. The mechanism of the occurrence of leucorrhoea in these cases can be mainly twofold: either the initial weakening of ovarian function dominates, followed by morphological and functional changes in the walls of the vagina and unfavorable changes in its microbial flora, or there is predominantly a direct influence of intoxication, vitamin deficiency and other pathological factors on the change in oncotic pressure, vascular permeability and vaginal wall with increased transudation, damage to cells, vaginal epithelium and changes in vaginal flora. Of course, both mechanisms can operate simultaneously. Much depends on the nature of the disease, the age of the patient and the state of regulatory mechanisms.

Clarifying the diagnosis of leucorrhoea comes down mainly to solving two issues: establishing the source of leucorrhoea and, most importantly, determining its cause. Solving the first question usually does not present any particular difficulties, especially if vaginoscopy can be used for topical diagnostic purposes in more difficult cases. Quite often, just by one type of discharge, one can presumably establish the source of its origin. For example, cervical leucorrhoea, which contains mucus, is usually thick, viscous and leaves hard spots on the underwear. Actually vaginal leucorrhoea (not purulent) is more liquid, milky white in color. Leucorrhoea from the body of the uterus is the most liquid, serous. In children, vaginal leucorrhoea predominates; cervical leucorrhoea is much less common and extremely rare of other origins.

If you notice unusual discharge in your daughter, whether it bothers her or not, it is better to consult a doctor who specializes in pediatric gynecology.

So-called leucorrhoea often occurs in women and girls who are physiologically mature, but can also occur in adolescents and newborn girls. Moreover white discharge in girls may be a consequence of a normal physiological process, or may occur due to diseases of the genital organs in girls.

Why does white discharge appear in girls?

After birth, a newborn girl’s body contains a supply of hormones from the placenta and the mother, which after birth leave her body naturally after some time. Leucorrhoea in a newborn girl, these are these hormones. The physiological norm is considered to be when the leucorrhoea is colorless or has a white color, a specific odor, and without inclusions. In a teenage girl, white discharge occurs during the formation of her hormonal levels, when her first menstruation appears. When there is a lot of vaginal discharge, this may be the result of a pathological process in the body, namely as a consequence:

circulatory disorders;
overweight;
tendency to allergies;
dysbacteriosis of the vaginal mucosa;
sexual infections.

When leucorrhoea occurs as a physiological process, the girl does not show signs of inflammation of the genitourinary system. And if a child has intense vaginal discharge, which is also accompanied by pain and itching, and the discharge is bloody, purulent, and has an unpleasant odor, then this may be the result of inflammatory processes in the vagina and external organs of the reproductive system (). It is known that the vaginal mucosa is populated by a small amount of lactic acid bacteria; the environment here is not acidic, but alkaline. Therefore, the vaginal mucosa is poorly protected from various reproductive bacteria, and a low level of immunity can cause disease.

Methods of treatment and prevention

For girls, doctors prescribe a full gynecological examination, undergo tests, and do bacteriological cultures of the vaginal mucosa. After the examination results, the gynecologist prescribes a course of treatment, which depends not only on the type of course of the disease, but also on the girl’s age.

The doctor must prescribe a course of antibiotics and antifungal medications, as well as local treatment with ointments and douching with herbal decoctions or antiseptics. For newborn girls, solutions are used in the form of wraps on the genitals. Concomitant treatment will be changing the diet and eliminating allergens from food. In addition to nutrition and medical procedures, you need to monitor the cleanliness of your linen, namely, change your underwear and bedding more often. If the disease is acute, the patient is prescribed bed rest.

Thus, leucorrhoea in a girl is not always a disease. Therefore, for prevention, you need not only to stop the spread of infection, but also to eat right and follow the rules of hygiene.

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Tell me, I’m 12. For about 6 (or more) months I’ve been having clear or slightly creamy discharge and a slight odor. Tell me, my height is 140, I weigh 30, I’m 12 (as stated above) Is this normal? I just started commenting and responding and I think everything is fine with my health.

Hello, I'm 11 years old. I noticed that I was leaking white mucus. It scares me. I didn’t have my period, but everything had already formed and since I was 9 years old, my pubic hair has been growing well. Do you think this is normal?

Hello. I am 11 years old. I will be 12 in November. My period has already started, but the cycle has not established itself. Leucorrhoea has gone on for a long time. I masturbated, but I won’t tell my mother. My periods never stop. then they start again. Nothing hurts. There are no problems with urination. Tell me, is this normal?
I consulted a gynecologist, she said it was normal.

Hello, I’m 14 years old and haven’t had my period yet, but I constantly get leucorrhoea and when I put on a pad, the discharge starts to smell terrible, and is this generally normal if I don’t have my period? My height was 1.67, weight 45

Hello, I’m 14, I had sexual intercourse, some kind of slimy white discharge appeared, I’m very worried, I don’t tell my mother. I’m afraid that this could be, help!

Hello, I’m 14 years old. White mucus recently started coming out of my vagina. There doesn’t seem to be any smell. I got my period 3 years ago. I’m a little scared. Tell me, what could it be?

Hello! I'm 17. I have very strong, mucous-transparent discharge with an unpleasant odor, sometimes odorless. I am not sexually active. But I admit that the tip of the male organ was inside me. After this, such discharge began. Why is this so? Or are there any problems? Answer please(

Hello! I'm 13 (turning 14 in 2 weeks) and getting leucorrhoea. I'm worried that this could be dangerous. I can't tell my mom. I read a lot about them, but I know that they come before PMS. I haven't had them yet. They are transparent white in color and have almost no odor. They can go once a day in a minimum amount. Tell me, is this not dangerous?

Hello! I’m 11, I haven’t had my period yet, but a white sticky liquid is flowing and has a creamy tint. Nothing hurts. But I'm afraid to tell my mom. Is it worth doing this? And do I have something worse than some kind of disease? Could it be leucorrhoea?

Don't worry, it's not scary. I'm 12 now. This happened when I was 11 too. I was 12 years old and after 2 months I started getting my period. When I started getting leucorrhoea, I immediately told my mother. And you should tell. Don't be afraid. Your health and body are more important than fear!

Hello.
I’m 16, I’m not sexually active. I have severe pain on both sides, as well as discharge. I’ve always had it and always in different ways, sometimes it’s thick, like mucus. What should I do? I went to the urologist, he sent me for an ultrasound scan, the ultrasound showed that the kidney was still enlarged. The tests showed a lot of red blood cells, what should I do? I'm very afraid of being infertile

Hello. My name is Inna, I’m 12 years old and I don’t have periods. But white-transparent mucus is released. She often masturbated under running water. I can't tell my mom.

Hello, I would like to know something. I’m 13 (soon 14) and I’ve been having white discharge for about 1-2 years now, I’m afraid to tell my mom, I don’t know why. I still haven’t had my period; my breasts have recently started growing. Leucorrhoea comes in different ways and in different amounts, it worries me and I’m thin, please tell me what it is???

I'm 11 (August 4th will be 12). I don't have periods and never have. I had leucorrhoea for about a year and now it is profuse. There is no itching or pain in the stomach. I calculated on the Internet that it was a disease. Now I'm afraid. Tell me, is this normal and your period will come soon? My mom and sister went at 11

Hello, my daughter is 3 years old, there is a lot of white discharge and the skin on the inside of the labia is red and corroded. How can I help before going to the gynecologist?

Hello. I am 12 years old, for 2 years I have been secreting white mucus, odorless...
I haven't had my period yet.
Tell me, please, what can it be? All this before your first period?

Hello. I have been having yellow discharge for 8 months now. Answer the question! How long will it take for your period to start?
HEIGHT 1M, 38CM. 27-29 KG. 11 YEARS OCTOBER 25TH WILL BE 12!

Hello. This question cannot be answered - everything is individual: maybe in a month, or maybe in a year or more. Still, I would advise you to consult an endocrinologist - your height and weight do not correspond to your age, there may be some kind of malfunction and you need to make a correction - talk to your mother and consult a specialist.

Hello! I am 14 years old. I have 2 questions for you:
1) I had very few periods during my first period, just a drop. This is fine?
2) my discharge is white-yellow, with an unpleasant odor. It lasts for about a year. What to do?

Hello. The answer to the first question is yes, this can happen and this is a variant of the norm. It’s just that the hormonal background has not yet completely restructured, and the formation of a normal cycle occurs even within six months or more.
The second question - I would advise you to contact a pediatric gynecologist and get examined. The discharge is usually clear, may be slightly whitish and odorless or with a slight odor. Based on the signs you described, one can assume inflammation or layering of an infectious process, especially if these symptoms have been appearing for quite a long time. But this can also be a variant of the norm, if pathology is excluded. Consult with your mother, it is better to consult a specialist - any inflammatory processes in women of any age must be treated in a timely manner. This can affect your women's health later in life.

Hello, I'm Rena, I'm 11 years old, I don't have my period... I rode a bike about 2 days ago and after that I started to itch when I go to the toilet, then when I make urine, it gets hot...... is this dangerous and should I go to a gynecologist? ?

Hello Rena. If you associate all these manifestations with riding a bicycle, perhaps there were some other factors that could provoke the appearance of these symptoms (she sat uncomfortably and her genitals were compressed, she put on tight panties that were pressed into the perineum, she fell...). Simply riding a bicycle may not cause these symptoms. If something happened, of course, we need to figure out what consequences it had. Maybe you are hypothermic, and these signs are nothing more than symptoms of inflammation of the urethra (discomfort during urination, itching, spasms, frequent urges). This is treated by a pediatrician and a gynecologist is not needed. Hot urine may be normal, but in combination with other signs it is also considered a symptom of urethritis. Perhaps this is somehow connected with the period of hormonal changes in the body and after a while everything will go away on its own.
I think you need to talk about this with your mom or another family member - tell us what happened while riding a bike (if anything happened) and what is bothering you. Together you will decide what to do.

I am 15 years old, my periods have been established for a long time, so everything is in order, but for two years I have had leucorrhoea every time after the end of the menstrual period, they are odorless, slightly white in color, not very abundant. Leucorrhoea started about half a year before your period, is this normal? Should I go to a gynecologist or try douching at home with decoctions of medicinal herbs?

Hello. This is normal and there is nothing terrible - hormonal activity in women is different and I don’t see anything terrible in the signs you described. You can douche only as prescribed by a doctor - if there are signs of inflammation. In all other cases, this is not so good. If there is a need, it is better to consult with a specialist and then make a decision about douching. But for now there is no need to rush into this.

I’m 15, I’ve been having discharge since I was 13, it’s yellow, and every time it’s a different amount, not a teaspoon, please tell me what to do about it? and what does it mean

Hello. The duration of discharge and its quantity are individual. It all depends on the hormonal activity of the endocrine glands and the ability of the goblet cells of the endometrium and vagina. Typically, discharge occurs in the middle of the cycle and is associated with the release of an egg from the follicle. This means that under certain conditions (possible sexual intercourse), pregnancy may occur. If discharge appears at another time (before or after menstruation), this may mean hormonal instability, which will return to normal over time. Persistent and abundant vaginal discharge, independent of the menstrual cycle + additional symptoms in the form of nagging abdominal pain extending to the genitals, cycle disorders or other signs may indicate inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system. In this case, examination and clarification of the cause is necessary. Consult with your mother, clarify all the symptoms and the need to see a specialist. There is nothing wrong with this, and delay in the presence of inflammation can lead to unpleasant complications.

Hello. I am 12 years old and have been leucorrhoea for a year, there is hair in the intimate area, there is hair in the armpits but not much, my breasts are small. When approximately does menstruation start?

Hello. No one can answer this question for you - it all depends on many factors and hormonal activity in the body. This is individual - everything has its time. This can happen either in a month or in a year or two. Don’t worry - your primary sexual characteristics are forming, there are no deviations observed, so your period may start soon.

I am 12 years old. Today (May 12, 2016) I developed leucorrhoea. My mother started having MS at the age of 13. Breasts are growing. There is hair THERE. How to tell mom about this???

Hello! I’m 12 years old, I’m a girl, my period was supposed to start on April 8, but I still don’t have it, but I have a white, transparent discharge. what should I do? Is it dangerous? and when will your period be?

Hello. You shouldn’t worry so much - during the formation of your cycle (sometimes even within 6-9 months, periods can change regularity, intensity, or not appear for 1-2 months). This is normal and is associated with instability in the release of female sex hormones or dysregulation of their release. Transparent white discharge is also normal. It’s difficult to say when your period will come - at any time during the cycle and you need to be prepared for it (be sure to carry a pad with you in order to react in time to their appearance). If something is bothering you, you can consult with your mother or another female relative whom you trust - situations are different, and an experienced adult woman will be able to calm you down and dispel all your doubts. If your period does not appear for a long time (more than 3 months), be sure to tell your mother; you may have to do an ultrasound of the pelvic organs (uterus, ovaries). Don’t worry, honey, unnecessary worries can also negatively affect the release of hormones - as long as it’s not critical, everything is fine.

Hello. I am 14 years old. I am worried about a profuse white discharge. I'm masturbating. I decided to somehow stick my finger into my vagina; there was a large amount of white mucus on my finger (no smell). Everything is fine with my period (they come on time, the duration is within normal limits). There is also no itching, I maintain hygiene. Please tell me is this bad or am I just fooling myself?

Hello. These signs themselves are not considered a pathology if the discharge is observed after masturbation. With mechanical stimulation of the vagina, goblet cells are activated and their work is activated, so thick mucus is released, sometimes in large quantities, without odor.
But sometimes the reason for the desire to masturbate is inflammatory diseases of the vagina, periodic itching, and wearing tight clothes. Some sexologists consider rare acts of masturbation to be the norm and the development of sexuality, but at the same time there are episodes when active masturbation in adolescent girls causes a change in sexual perception in adulthood and sexual changes, including frigidity (sexual coldness). Also, you should not experiment with this due to the occurrence of hormonal disorders in the future, which often leads to infertility, the formation of ovarian cysts and other pathological processes of the reproductive system. This is not a good habit that can affect your women's health in the future. In this regard, as a specialist, I would advise getting rid of this - constant masturbation leads to mental disorders and is even treated in psychoneurological dispensaries; I have encountered such cases in my practice. Take care of your feminine and psychological health and you won’t have to worry in the future - over time you will meet a loved one with whom you can experience wonderful moments and satisfaction of your female sexuality. I sincerely wish this for you - you just need to wait for it.

I'm already 14 years old. That year, my period began on April 25, 2015. Before that I had leucorrhoea, after three months there was brown discharge, but there was no more leucorrhoea. It’s already February 2016 and I still haven’t had my period. And again the white discharge began, sometimes profusely

Hello. The period of establishing menstruation varies individually, but their long absence after the imaginary onset is an alarming sign. It is necessary to consult a pediatric gynecologist, do an ultrasound of the reproductive organs and, if necessary, an endocrinologist. Perhaps the hormonal changes in the body have failed and the sooner we can normalize the hormonal levels or rule out other pathologies of the genitourinary system (inflammation, ovarian cysts), problems with the thyroid gland. Talk to your mom and get tested as soon as possible. These symptoms can also occur normally; it is necessary to exclude various pathological changes, which will only worsen over time. You shouldn’t worry in advance, but you shouldn’t ignore these signs either – this could affect your ability to get pregnant and give birth to a healthy baby in the future.

Hello, I’m 12 years old, I’m a girl, I’ve had leucorrhoea for quite a long time, about 2 years, but for about two weeks now I’ve either not had it at all or I’ve had it but only a little, is this normal?

Hello. This is normal - hormonal changes in the body may have occurred, and menstruation will soon appear (if they are absent). Light leucorrhoea is considered normal during the period of hormonal changes in the body, and its cessation is possible at any time.

Hello! I am 12 years old, and about 3 months ago, I started releasing white mucus. I told my mother about this. My mother explained to me that all girls do this before their periods, the body is preparing. But this discharge irritates me…….When will it end…? Perhaps you will answer me this question: “everyone has their own body and works in its own way,” but can you please tell me roughly.

Hello. It all depends on the intensity of the discharge; in gynecology, it is called “leucorrhoea” and periodically appears in women throughout the reproductive period until hormonal activity completely subsides. If leucorrhoea is intense and constant (in most cases, such symptoms can cause irritation and emotional stress), you should definitely consult a gynecologist. This symptom may indicate inflammation of the ovaries or fungal or microbial vulvovaginitis, which must be treated. Also, intense leucorrhoea can occur with any inflammatory processes in the female organs. If the discharge appears with a certain frequency, is not abundant and is simply annoying by its presence - this will happen constantly even after the start of menstruation - this symptom occurs when the egg leaves the follicle and indicates the possibility of pregnancy during sexual intercourse during this period. Therefore, you should get used to this and it will appear monthly. Therefore, listen to how you feel: if the leucorrhoea is strong, accompanied by pain in the abdomen, radiating to the perineum, itching after urination, pain during urination, increased frequency of urination or false urges - you need to urgently tell your mother about this, these symptoms cannot be ignored. Perhaps the cause of all these problems is not puberty, inflammation of the bladder, urethra, ovaries or vagina, and these problems cannot be neglected. It is necessary to undergo tests - a general blood and urine test and consult first with pediatricians, and then, if necessary, with a gynecologist.

I’m 14. I’ll admit right away, I masturbate. I maintain good hygiene, but I started having white mucous discharge, and then itching. The hymen is not broken. I'm afraid to tell my mom...

Hello. I’m 12 years old, I’ve been getting my period for about 7 months now. This month I didn’t get my period, but when it was supposed to go, my stomach hurt. As a result, it didn’t go. And instead I got some kind of white discharge, what could it be? I’m afraid to tell my mom yet

Hello. In any case, it is necessary to talk about all health problems with close people, especially problems in the female sphere - trust your mother, it is always easier to resolve all issues. Don’t be afraid - your period started relatively early, but none of us women (even with an established menstruation pattern) are immune from hormonal imbalance. This most often occurs due to various nervous or physical stress, climate change and other factors. But at the same time, the absence of already established periods may indicate an inflammatory process in the ovaries (due to hypothermia or other reasons), a cyst or hormonal imbalance (in adolescents, these symptoms can occur with an enlarged thyroid gland). If leucorrhoea (some kind of white discharge) is present even now, this is a symptom of inflammation and the mother must be told that diagnostics (ultrasound) and treatment are necessary. Another reason for this discharge may be hormonal imbalance, prolongation of maturation and release of the follicle (this often results in abdominal pain and mucous discharge). This is not scary and the cycle will gradually improve again. I think in any case you need to talk to your mother, visit a specialist and figure out the reasons.

Hello! I’m 13 years old and I started getting leucorrhoea in the spring, I’m wondering when it might end and why it appears if my friend didn’t have it.

Hello, please help. I decided to contact you because... I'm scared of my mom. I am 14 years old. I have had my period for 1.5 years. And they were constantly accompanied by white discharge without itching. But a month ago, itching began to appear. What could it be? Should I worry?

Hello! The beginning of reproductive age for every girl in modern society should be accompanied by the beginning of a visit to a gynecologist, at least once every six months. Most municipal health care institutions (antenatal clinics at clinics) have a teenage room. Such a visit is preventive (like a dental examination at the same frequency, even if nothing bothers you) and is aimed at preserving women’s health, preventing infections, preventing infertility and protecting against unwanted pregnancy.
As for the immediate situation, in conditions of complete absence of sexual activity (the possibility of infections transmitted primarily through sexual contact is excluded) and personal hygiene is observed, one can think about an imbalance of the vaginal microflora (yes, bacteria live there too), called dysbacteriosis. Judging by the nature of the discharge and the itching present, one can think of its candidal variant, known in wide circles as “thrush”.
Possible infection (except through sexual contact) could occur in common areas (public toilets, even at school) or the fungus has always been present, and the current situation is an exacerbation of a chronic process. Moreover, dysbacteriosis is probably not local (only in the vagina). Most likely, there is an imbalance in the intestinal flora.
The first thing you need to understand is that there should be no self-medication! (Simply buying and taking medications against “thrush” is unacceptable!) You need to contact a specialist (gynecologist) to find out the reasons for this situation. Because fungus is not the only condition for the appearance of white discharge and itching during menstruation.

Hello, I’m 12 years old, I constantly itch and white mucus flows, but I don’t get my period, I’ve had this mucus for about 1-2 years
Please help me, I’m afraid that my mother will think something bad and that’s why I first want to find out what it is

Hello! Vaginal discharge in teenage girls is quite normal. They are explained by the fact that you are growing up, puberty (menstruation) is approaching, and your body is preparing for this. Normally, the discharge should be transparent or white, not have an unpleasant odor, and not cause discomfort.

The fact that you are itching is not very good. Perhaps this is a reaction to the shower gel or other cosmetic product you use. Try washing yourself thoroughly every night for a week using regular baby soap. If the itching does not go away after this, be sure to tell your mother about your feelings, because this may be a sign of an unpleasant disease - vulvovagenitis. Don’t be shy or afraid to tell your mom about concerns about your own health - your mom was also your age and probably still remembers how difficult it is to get used to the changes that occur during this period in the body of a teenage girl. Therefore, she will listen to you with attention and together you will find a way to cope with the unpleasant sensations that arise. Most likely, to prevent you from having health problems in the future, you will need to visit a pediatric gynecologist with your mother. There is nothing wrong with this, the doctor will simply prescribe medications that will help you cope with unpleasant symptoms. Do not forget that at any age, a girl or young woman should be attentive to her health, because her ability to bear and give birth to a healthy child in the future directly depends on this. Good luck!

Hello, my daughter is almost 5 years old, less than two weeks old. She has had white discharge for a week now, for no known reason. Two weeks ago we were diagnosed with acute polysinusitis and prescribed a bunch of medications, procedures and an antibiotic (adult dosage). After finishing the treatment, I noticed this white discharge. A couple of days later, she fell ill again, was diagnosed with purulent tonsillitis and was again prescribed antibiotics, her immunity was boosted. Could this be such a reaction to them and to medications? In our city there are no doctors or specialists listed above. no one except pediatricians. Please tell me how and how to treat a child in such cases and what else such a reaction could cause?

Hello, Natalia!
The appearance of white vaginal discharge in a girl can be caused by taking an antibiotic during the treatment of polysinusitis.
This phenomenon is extremely rare, occurs as a result of suppression of the activity of normal microflora in the genital tract and leads to intensive proliferation of fungi.

Treatment of such conditions begins with the use of a fermented milk diet.
Cottage cheese, kefir, yogurt, and sour cream should be present in a child’s food every day.
Products should be selected with a short shelf life, which avoids the presence of preservatives.
Along with this, the girl should take nystatin, half a tablet 4 times a day for two weeks.

As a result of this treatment, by 5-6 days the amount of discharge should decrease.
If a girl complains of burning and pain in the area of the internal genital organs, then it would be more correct to contact a pediatric gynecologist and have a vaginal smear done.
Since there is no such specialist in the city where you live, consult a regular gynecologist or ask for a referral to the regional center.

my daughter is 12 years old and she has white discharge
for almost a year now. We went to the clinic to see our doctor. she refused to accept the child.
I asked her to give us a referral to get tested, she also refused, she said that she didn’t know where to send us, we also went to a gynecologist, the gynecologist didn’t accept either, she said she doesn’t accept girls.
Please help me, in January she will be 13 years old and still has no menstruation

Natasha, the appearance of white discharge in a girl in most cases indicates the imminent appearance of menstruation.
However, the presence of an inflammatory process in the child cannot be ruled out.
In any case, consultation with a pediatric gynecologist and pediatric endocrinologist is necessary.
Every regional center should have such a specialist, not to mention large cities.
Surely in the city where you live, there is a private gynecological clinic, where these problems will be treated with great understanding and will tell you who exactly you should contact on this issue.

The birth of a daughter is always a pleasant and joyful event. The first tooth, the first step, the first cold, the first fall - each of these events will forever remain in the hearts of passionately loving mothers and fathers. Being inexperienced, young parents are wary of any previously unknown changes that occur in their daughter’s body. For example, the presence of vaginal discharge (leucorrhoea) in a girl is quite normal, provided that it is transparent or whitish and mucous, as during puberty, or bloody, which is observed in the first week after birth. Normally, discharge from the genital tract should not have an unpleasant odor or cause concern to the child.

As a rule, the appearance of yellow vaginal discharge in a girl, regardless of the child’s age, is very frightening for parents who are trying their best to protect their child from various infections and diseases. Finding out the cause of yellow discharge in a girl is possible only with a comprehensive assessment of the child’s health, collecting anamnesis and conducting certain laboratory tests.

Puberty is a possible reason for the appearance of yellow discharge in a girl.

The appearance of yellowish discharge in a girl does not always indicate a pathological process. In some cases, yellowish discharge from the genital tract is observed in teenage girls who have reached puberty. A cause for concern is discharge that has acquired a grayish or greenish color, has become thicker and has the smell of rotten fish. All these signs indicate the presence of vaginosis, which is most typical for girls aged 11-15 years. Bacterial vaginosis is a condition in which the microflora in the vagina is disrupted. In this case, the cause of the disease may be frequent acute respiratory infections, hormonal imbalance in the body, poor nutrition, poor personal hygiene, metabolic disorders (obesity, diabetes), etc.

The girl has yellow discharge. Perhaps it is vulvovaginitis.

As a rule, the appearance of traces of yellow discharge with an unpleasant odor on a girl’s panties indicates an inflammatory process. If such discharge is accompanied by redness of the vaginal mucous membranes, itching and pain when urinating, then we are talking about vulvovaginitis - an infectious and inflammatory disease.

Most often, girls under 8 years of age are affected, which is associated with the characteristics of the vaginal microflora in childhood. At a young age, before the onset of puberty, there are no lactic acid bacteria in the microflora of a girl’s vagina, the main function of which is to protect against infection. The absence of lactobacilli in combination with a weakened immune system or a history of allergies is favorable conditions for the growth and reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms. Vulvovaginitis with the appearance of yellow discharge in a girl is usually caused by streptococcus, enterococcus, fungal microorganisms, staphylococcus, and E. coli.

The main reasons for the development of vulvovaginitis and the occurrence of yellow discharge in girls:

1. Infection:

getting dirt and infection into the vagina (unwashed hands, sitting on the floor without underwear, swimming in a dirty pond);
helminthic infestations, namely pinworms that crawl into the vagina (discharge is accompanied by itching in the perineum and around the anus, which intensifies at night).

2. Exposure to chemicals:

severe allergic reaction to soap, cream or shampoo used in daily care.

3. Mechanical damage to the vaginal mucosa:

inflammation in the vagina, as a result of irritation and diaper rash from swaddling;
a foreign body stuck in the vagina, which the child accidentally inserted into the vagina (in this case, the discharge acquires a dark yellow tint and a pronounced unpleasant odor).

The girl has yellow vaginal discharge. What to do?

The first thing to do if a girl has yellow discharge is to visit a pediatric gynecologist. Only a specialist can accurately determine the cause of the disease, conduct all the necessary studies and prescribe effective treatment.

Some sources of information posted on the Internet, if a girl has yellow discharge, strongly recommend waiting a week, in the hope that the symptoms of the disease will disappear on their own. Under no circumstances should this be done! At the first signs of illness, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Do not self-medicate under any circumstances! The use of herbal baths or other home remedies does not eliminate the cause of yellow discharge in girls, but only erases the symptoms of the disease, thereby complicating the diagnostic process.

Depending on the suspected cause of yellow discharge in a girl, the pediatric gynecologist prescribes the appropriate research method:

if there is a suspicion of the presence of a foreign object in the vagina, a vaginoscopy is performed;
To determine the causative agent of a urogenital infection (gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, etc.), its sensitivity to a particular antibiotic, a smear and culture of the vaginal microflora are performed.

The girl has yellow discharge. How to treat?

The treatment plan for vulvovaginitis is determined individually after assessing the results of the studies. Symptomatic therapy includes the use of powders and baths to reduce itching and redness. Elimination of pathogenic microorganisms is carried out by prescribing antibiotic therapy, as well as using special suppositories and ointments for sanitizing the vagina. To prevent a recurrence of the inflammatory process, when girls have yellow discharge, drugs are prescribed to strengthen the immune system, namely, complexes of vitamins and minerals. To restore the vaginal microflora, eubiotics are used - preparations containing bifidobacteria and lactobacilli.

Many people mistakenly assume that white discharge in girls can appear only after the onset of menstruation, which is caused by increased activity of the organs of the reproductive system. But that's not true. Leucorrhoea can be observed at any age - in a newborn, school, teenager, etc. And now you will find out what factors provoke their appearance.

What is considered normal?

There are certain standards that characterize the general health of girls. If they are rejected, we can talk about the development of diseases that require immediate treatment.

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In newborns

Discharge in newborn girls appears at approximately 2–3 weeks of life. They do not have an unpleasant aroma and do not irritate the delicate skin of the baby. Sometimes there may be streaks of blood, which is also normal.

This is caused by too high levels of hormones that the child received from the mother while still in the womb. And a few weeks after birth, their level decreases sharply, which causes the onset of a sexual crisis, which is accompanied not only by the appearance of discharge, but also by an enlargement of the mammary glands.

The sexual crisis lasts for a long time - 7 - 8 years. But in newborns it makes itself felt only in the first year of life. And if there are no signs of inflammation or infection (the newborn’s labia do not swell, do not peel, do not turn red, etc.), then the mother should not worry and run with her baby to the hospital to get tested.

Important! If a little girl’s pussy discharges profuse leucorrhoea of a constant nature and is accompanied by unpleasant symptoms, immediately go to the doctor. Since if the mother has infectious diseases, they can easily be transmitted to the child during childbirth when passing through the birth canal.

Girls aged 7–8 years also experience white vaginal discharge. And this is due to the onset of puberty, during which the active process of puberty occurs.

During this age period, the body again experiences increased production of sex hormones, which is the absolute norm. They prepare the reproductive organs for the imminent onset of menstruation. This process is long and can last about 4–5 years.

But it is necessary to understand that girls’ discharge normally has a mucous consistency; it is either transparent or whitish in color, odorless and homogeneous. The appearance of dense lumps, flakes, blood streaks, etc. in them. is a serious reason to see a doctor.

This age is characterized by the formation of hormonal levels and the onset of menstruation. At the age of 11, the ovaries already begin to actively produce sex hormones, which is accompanied by profuse leucorrhoea. Moreover, they appear only on certain days of the menstrual cycle. So, often girls at the age of 11 have white mucus from the vagina at the time when she was supposed to have her period. After the first menstruation, which usually occurs at 13 or 14 years of age, and the complete formation of hormonal levels, they disappear.

It should be noted that if white mucus discharge from the vagina is observed for a long time, then it is necessary to show the girl to the doctor, since this phenomenon can signal serious hormonal disorders that require correction with the help of special medications.

What is not the norm?

Speaking about why girls have discharge on their panties, it is also necessary to talk about the pathologies that are accompanied by this symptom. Since their appearance can negatively affect the state of the girl’s reproductive system in the future.

At this age, there is no vaginal discharge of any kind, including leucorrhoea in girls, since during this age period the ovaries produce too few hormones. Their appearance is considered a direct sign of hormonal imbalance or the development of inflammation in the vagina.

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Often girls aged 1 to 7 years have thick discharge, which is characteristic of infections. Their development occurs due to the lack of lactic acid bacteria in the vaginal environment, which are necessary to maintain the balance between “good” and “bad” microorganisms present in the vagina from birth.

And if a girl between the ages of 1 and 7 produces white mucus, she should be shown to a doctor. As a rule, if there are no infectious processes, it does not have an unpleasant odor and does not irritate the skin. But if there is still an infection, a mucous secretion with an odor begins to be released, which can provoke irritation on the skin of the labia.

When a girl has discharge, it is necessary to pay special attention to its character, that is, color, smell, consistency, etc. If they become yellow or greenish, have an unpleasant pungent odor, contain streaks of blood and lumps resembling cottage cheese, then this is a serious reason to consult a doctor. Such symptoms mean the development of inflammatory diseases in the pelvic organs.

Often the appearance of heavy discharge in girls aged 12 years and older is observed with the development of vulvitis, vulvovaginitis or candidiasis. These diseases arise due to decreased immunity and are, in principle, easy to treat, if, of course, you seek help from a doctor in time.

White fluid may come out of the vagina in teenagers and young children due to:

Long-term use of antibacterial drugs that disrupt the vaginal microflora, after which the growth of opportunistic microorganisms is activated.
Previous diseases of the respiratory tract.
Infections.
Allergic reactions (can occur both to synthetics and personal hygiene products).
Intestinal lesions due to helminthic infestation.
Metabolic disorders (observed mainly with excess weight or development of diabetes).
The presence of urogenital infections in a woman during pregnancy or after childbirth (transmitted by contact).
Violations of hygiene rules (lack of water procedures, incorrect washing technique, etc.).

The appearance of teenage leucorrhoea in girls is more often observed at the moment when they independently begin to monitor their hygiene. Therefore, in order to avoid health problems in the future, every parent should convey to their child how to do this correctly.

At 15 and 17 years old, during the summer holidays, girls often attend various events where they have to use public toilets. At the same time, they use wet wipes, which can not only provoke allergic reactions due to the high content of fragrances, but also the development of infections, especially if used after bowel movements. The fact is that incorrect movements when using them can cause stool to penetrate into the vagina, which will lead to serious consequences.

After bowel movements, use toilet paper or napkins correctly. All movements should be carried out upward, in the direction of the lower back, and not the vagina. The same goes for washing. Movements during such procedures should occur from the pubis to the butt, and not vice versa. In addition, you need to make sure that there is no soap left in the perineum and on the surface of the labia, as it can lead to irritation of the mucous membranes and their inflammation.

You need to understand that nothing happens for nothing. There is a reason for everything. And if suddenly a girl develops leucorrhoea that was not previously observed, or if it changes its character, you should immediately go to the doctor. Only he will be able to determine the exact cause of their occurrence and, if necessary, prescribe treatment.