Causes of discharge on a girl's panties. What is leucorrhoea

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 the discharge, the vagina independently cleanses itself of various bacteria, dead cells, menstrual blood, 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. These natural discharges are not caused by infection, they are a product of the uterine cervix iron

Their main task is to cleanse the uterine wall, vagina, 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 medications hormonal drugs, during sexual arousal, 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 until slightly sour;
itching, irritation - absent.

IN in rare cases they may contain a small amount of blood (as during menstruation). Along with bloody discharge A girl's nipples may become slightly swollen, and with light pressure a thick, cloudy liquid(colostrum). 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: so reproductive system babes answers increased level maternal sex hormones entering the children's body through the placenta or with milk. This state does not need 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 hormonal changes body. With it, under the influence of its own hormones (about 1 year before the onset of the first menstruation), the child again develops 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 fallopian tubes tubal leucorrhoea appears, which initially enters the uterus and then exits into the vagina. The most harmless discharge are vaginal leucorrhoea. They appear during various diseases vagina. 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 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 specific gravity inflammatory diseases genital organs in the pathogenesis of leucorrhoea is more significant in girls younger age. 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 in puberty inflammatory gynecological diseases remain the most common cause leucorrhea (gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, genital tuberculosis, etc.).

From common diseases body, without local inflammatory changes, the symptom of leucorrhoea most often occurs with anemia, chlorosis, tuberculosis, acute general infections, thyrotoxicosis, vitamin deficiencies, nutritional dystrophy and for 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 for 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 others pathological factors on changes in oncotic pressure, vascular permeability and the 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 special difficulties, especially if, for the purposes of topical diagnostics in more difficult cases Vaginoscopy can be used. 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 in your daughter unusual discharge, whether they bother her or not, it’s better to consult a doctor who specializes in pediatric gynecology.

Sometimes, a child is able to scare his mother by saying, “Now I’m 13 years old, I have white discharge, and I don’t know what to do about it.” As a rule, parents begin to suspect infectious process, venereal disease, etc.

Of course, such things happen unpleasant moments. However, in the vast majority of cases we're talking about about natural things inherent in man by nature. Thus, many girls during puberty develop vaginal discharge with a characteristic white or yellow. These secretions are designed to help the cleaning process, as well as moisturizing the mucous membrane of the organ.

An alarm will come in handy only if the discharge is accompanied by unpleasant smell, redness of the skin in the genital area and itching. All these signs indicate the presence of candidiasis - fungal infectious disease, in common parlance – thrush. If these symptoms appear in a girl, you should definitely contact a gynecologist, who will send microflora samples for analysis and select a treatment that can rid the child of this type of fungus.

But what is the reason for the appearance of natural vaginal discharge? Essentially, it is the result of the work of tiny glands internal secretion, which are in surface layer epithelium of the cervix and the organ itself. It is impossible to say what amount of discharge is normal, since it depends in each specific case on the anatomy and development of the child, the physiology of his body. However, if due to discharge several times a day you have to change underwear most likely we are talking about functional impairment. In many ways, the amount of discharge depends on hormonal levels. It is believed that the normal daily amount should be about a teaspoon.

Such discharge begins about a year before the arrival of the first menstruation and stops shortly before menopause. By the way, their abundance will subsequently be directly related to the menstrual cycle. In the period preceding the release of the egg, the amount of discharge increases significantly - up to 30 times; after ovulation, on the contrary, the discharge becomes almost invisible. At good condition health of the reproductive system in the girl is observed clean discharge light yellow or cream shade. Although, they may acquire a more pronounced color approximately 1–2 days after the end of menstruation. Thus, the body gets rid of old blood.

If a girl is concerned about her health, you can advise her to keep a special calendar in which she should note how heavy the discharge was on a certain day menstrual cycle and what color they were. This will allow you to install your own individual norm and in the future do not worry about the amount of discharge, as well as its color and consistency.

White discharge in teenage males often leaves a coating on the glans penis. The phenomenon is caused by several factors. First of all, it can natural release smegma. Smegma is the name given to the secretion produced by the tizon glands located in the area under foreskin. This substance with a thick consistency looks very much like a curd mass and has a rather unpleasant odor. During a boy's puberty, smegma is secreted especially abundantly. It is worth teaching a teenager the basic rules of hygiene and ensuring that he adheres to them strictly. In this case, the accumulation of smegma will not make itself felt.

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.

In addition, the boy has age period 13 years of age, erections may occur that end in wet dreams - non-ejection large quantity seminal fluid, which contains sperm. Don't be afraid of the natural physiological process characteristic of all representatives of the stronger sex. This is just a sign warning about the imminent puberty of yesterday's child. In this case, it is also necessary to advise the boy to observe the rules of personal hygiene.

Sometimes the discharge contains traces of blood and is accompanied by itching and redness of the glans penis. The discharge acquires an extremely pungent, unpleasant odor and contains an admixture of pus. In the presence of similar symptoms It is necessary to urgently visit a urologist and undergo an appropriate examination. Such clinical picture observed in a number of diseases affecting the kidneys, bladder, urethra, prostate. treatment must be started urgently to avoid possible complications.

There are diseases in which a child may simply lose potency or remain infertile. By the way, some venereal diseases capable of being transmitted by everyday means, through a towel, bed linen, kisses, etc. To eliminate suspicion of a serious problem, it is recommended to consult a specialist about the nature of normal discharge boy in adolescence, as well as their difference from discharges provoked by inflammatory as well as infectious processes.

Very often a child is embarrassed to ask his parents important questions about growing up and physiological state. Therefore, it is better to teach your child to visit a professional physician 1–2 times a year.

The amount, smell and color of a girl's vaginal discharge can tell about her health. If an infant, a girl 5-7 years old, or older, the secretion acquires a strange aroma or shade, there is cause for concern and a visit to the doctor. What kind of discharge is normal? What does the appearance of a pathological secretion mean, why does this happen, what to do in such cases - let’s figure it out together.

If parents notice discharge that is unnatural for their daughter, the child must be shown pediatric gynecologist

What discharge is considered normal?

A specific secretion is secreted from the vagina of every woman or girl. However, its composition, color and consistency may vary depending on a whole range of reasons - health status, stage of the menstrual cycle, general hormonal levels. Discharge that meets the following characteristics is considered normal:

smell – slightly sour or absent;
impurities – a small amount in the form of white or transparent crumbly or “stringy” thread-like inclusions;
character – homogeneous mucous (the consistency of the mucus should not be too thick, but not watery);
shade – light, transparent, unexpressed yellowish is allowed.

Causes of discharge at different ages

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Pathological secretion occurs in girls of any age. The main reasons are weakened immunity, frequent use antibiotics, genital and general infections, allergies (sometimes provokes atopic vulvovaginitis), diabetes(often accompanied by fungal vulvovaginitis), helminthic infestation, foreign body.

Mucous discharge, sometimes bloody, occurs in newborn babies. Their appearance is usually associated with a reaction to an increase in the level of maternal hormones entering their body. This anomaly does not require treatment and is not dangerous, but you need to visit a doctor to rule out pathology.

Discharge in newborn babies does not require treatment, but it is still necessary to report their presence to the attending physician (more details in the article:)

Menstruation usually begins at the age of 13-15, so the nature of the discharge, especially its volume, changes. When the secretion is produced in large quantities, it acquires a faint sour aroma, while the girl feels well, and there are no sores or redness on the genitals. This usually indicates normal sexual development of the child.

Discharge brown tint usually occur before menstruation and are observed for several days. If after menstruation the secretion becomes normal, then the teenage girl is healthy. Brown secretion is secreted for a long time, regardless of the cycle - there is reason to suspect development inflammatory process.

White

In most cases, white discharge in girls is quite normal phenomenon if there are no accompanying symptoms. However, if there is a white secretion of a cheesy consistency on the child’s underpants, candidiasis cannot be ruled out, even when the baby is only a few months old or 4-6 years old. This fungal disease occurs with a general weakening of the immune system, during antibiotic therapy and is transmitted from mother to daughter during childbirth.

Yellow or yellow-green

Dark or light discharge a greenish tint in girls of any age - at 2 years old, at 9, and at 13 years old - is a sign of the development of a pathological process that cannot be ignored.

You need to contact a pediatrician and pediatric gynecologist to determine the factors that triggered the appearance of discharge of an unnatural color.

Yellowish discharge does not always act as a symptom. In girls aged 11-13 years (sometimes a little younger or older than 10-12 years old), they say that they are starting hormonal changes. There is no need to worry when yellow discharge are not accompanied by discomfort or other signs of disease. If the girl is 5-7 years old or younger, a change in the color of the secretion is accompanied by other symptoms, this is a reason to suspect:

diaper rash;
irritation from synthetic underwear;
hit foreign objects;
reaction to hygiene products;
helminthic infestation;
dirt getting into the vagina;
violation of child hygiene rules.

Purulent

If a child’s vaginal secretion contains purulent inclusions, this is always a symptom of a disease. The cause may be infection, inflammation in the uterus and/or ovaries, or colpitis. At the first sign of any of these diseases, you should immediately consult a doctor. Otherwise pathological process will lead to the development of complications or turn into chronic form.

Purulent discharge and pain in the lower abdomen may be symptoms of an inflammatory process in the uterus or ovaries

With and without scent

Normally, girls' discharge should be odorless; the presence of a subtle sour aroma is allowed during puberty, about a year before the onset of menstruation. An intense foul odor often indicates that a foreign object has entered the vagina. Unpleasant fishy smell combined with greenish discharge– a sign of bacterial vaginosis.

A sharp, unpleasant odor of vaginal secretions may indicate the development of an infectious disease. If it is intense, it is accompanied by abundant thick discharge having an unnatural bright color, admixtures of blood and/or pus - this indicates a serious pathology caused by infection. You need to urgently consult a doctor.

Symptoms accompanying discharge

Pathological vaginal secretion is usually accompanied by a set of other symptoms, which helps the doctor quickly and correctly diagnose the problem. If the baby complains of painful and frequent urination, pain in the lower abdomen, her body temperature rises - these are signs of cystitis (see also:). Also among the common accompanying symptoms for diseases genitourinary system relate:

sores, redness, blisters (herpetic infection);
white discharge, similar in consistency to cottage cheese (thrush);
green or yellow-green secretion (infection with Trichomonas);
smell of rotten fish (bacterial vaginosis);
bloody impurities;
burning;
redness of the vulva.

Discharge with an unpleasant odor, as a rule, indicates the accession bacterial infection

Diagnosis of pathologies

If pathological vaginal discharge The baby needs to contact a pediatric gynecologist as soon as possible. Only a specialist can carry out comprehensive diagnostics, identify the cause of changes and select effective and safe treatment. Main diagnostic measures become:

laboratory blood test to determine the level of hormones it contains;
visual examination of the genital tract to identify mechanical damage and the presence of foreign bodies;
stool analysis - allows you to identify helminthic infestation, confirm or exclude dysbacteriosis;
a vaginal smear to identify pathogenic microorganisms that provoked the inflammatory process;
general analysis of urine and blood;
to identify the type of pathogen - PCR.

Treatment of diseases with discharge

A strategy for the treatment of diseases accompanied by pathological discharge in girls can only be developed qualified specialist, based on the survey results.

Depending on the cause of changes in vaginal secretions established during the diagnostic process, the following therapeutic methods are used:

diseases excretory system– antibiotic therapy, use antiseptics, drinking plenty of fluids;
bed rest (for some acute diseases);
regular change of bed and underwear;
local therapy - lubrication with special gels, ointments and creams, washing, baths;
adjusting the diet for allergies;
broken hormonal background– hormonal therapy;
drug therapy– local and general – to eliminate the pathogen;
special treatment for the girl and all members of her family if diagnosed helminthic infestation;
removal of a foreign object from the vagina.

Preventive actions

WITH early childhood The baby needs to be taught personal hygiene

Simple preventive actions will help keep the girl healthy and avoid many problems in the future. The main elements of prevention are regular visits to the pediatric gynecologist and compliance with the rules of personal hygiene for the child. The latter require close attention from parents from the first days of a little girl’s life:

underwear should be made from fabrics of natural origin with a minimum content of synthetic fibers;
do not use rough washcloths and sponges for intimate hygiene to avoid mechanical damage;
teach the girl to wash her genitals correctly, in particular, explain that all actions should be carried out in the direction from front to back;
select hypoallergenic products for intimate hygiene;
use for washing warm water, if possible - boiled, solution of potassium permanganate and herbal infusions use only during treatment no longer than the course prescribed by the doctor;
the child must use his own towel, which must always be clean;
Hygienic procedures must be carried out twice a day - morning and evening.

Normal vaginal discharge in girls should not be a cause for concern. By their number, smell and color, one can judge the presence of inflammation in the genitals, hormonal imbalance or the presence of an infectious disease.

Vaginal discharge is the norm not only in adult women and puberty girls. Inherent this feature also for little girls. Immediately after birth, a newborn girl produces physiological leucorrhoea from the genital tract, which is divided into normal (physiological) and pathological (associated with one or another abnormality or disease).

What kind of discharge is normal for girls?

Vaginal discharge is characteristic of female body of any age and they arise as a result normal functioning and cleansing of the reproductive system. This specific secretion contains:

epithelial cells;
mucus secreted by glands located in the vagina and its vestibule;
lymph;
leukocytes ( shaped elements blood);
microorganisms normal microflora vagina;
some other components.

The amount and composition of secretions depend on the state of the body and the general hormonal background.

A secret secreted by the organs of the female reproductive system is considered normal if:

it is transparent or light;
is mucous in nature;
includes stringy threads or impurities of a crumbly consistency;
does not have a specific, sharp, unpleasant odor.

In some cases, during the neonatal period (in the first few weeks of life), a girl may discharge a bloody, fairly copious secretion from the vagina, similar to menstruation. This is also accompanied by swelling of the nipples and the release of colostrum from them. This is a completely normal phenomenon associated with the entry of too many maternal hormones into the newborn’s body: first through the placenta, and then from mother's milk. This condition goes away on its own and does not require any treatment.

Approximately a month after birth, a period called “neutral” begins in the girl’s development. It lasts until about 7-8 years, and is characterized by hormonal “rest”, and physiological secretions from the girl’s vagina are practically absent. Upon reaching prepubertal age, the activity of the gonads is activated, and the secretion of vaginal discharge becomes more active, right up to the first menstruation. Then the discharge becomes cyclical.

Causes of discharge in girls

Pathological discharge from the genital opening in girls may occur due to infection different types , which are activated for the following reasons:

suppression of local and general immunity by respiratory and other diseases of a bacterial and viral nature;
improper and insufficiently frequent genital hygiene;
urinary tract diseases;
hormonal imbalance in the body;
diabetes mellitus (can provoke fungal vulvovaginitis);
transfer of infectious agents from the rectum to the vagina and vulva;
hypothermia;
helminthic infestation;
antibiotic treatment;
mechanical damage to the walls of the vagina and vulva.

Little girls do not have lactic acid bacteria in their vaginas, which are characteristic of the microflora of adult women. These microorganisms are one of the stages of protection women's health Therefore, in their absence, infections develop especially quickly. In this regard, the introduction of pathological agents into the genital organs very often ends in vulvovaginitis in girls, accompanied by abnormal discharge.

Symptoms accompanying discharge in girls

Non-physiological discharge from the genital tract in little girls is most often accompanied by the following symptoms:

itching, redness of the vulva, burning;
the discharge has an unpleasant (fishy) odor, this may indicate bacterial vaginosis;
discharge becomes or when infected;
vaginal candidiasis () - distinguished by discharge from the vagina;
Blisters, redness and sores may be present on the external genitalia, which indicates the presence of infection with the herpes virus.

In addition, with illness and other diseases of the genitourinary system, a girl may experience frequent urge to urination, pain in the lower abdomen. In particularly advanced cases, the body temperature rises. Urination becomes painful.

Diagnosis of pathological discharge

A pediatric gynecologist diagnoses diseases associated with pathological vaginal discharge in girls. After contacting to this specialist A number of examinations and analyzes are prescribed:

general tests - blood and urine;
culture (smear) from the vagina to identify bacterial agents that provoked inflammation;
stool analysis to determine intestinal dysbiosis and the presence of worm eggs;
examination of the genital tract for the presence of a foreign body;
blood test for hormones;
polymerase chain reaction(PCR), which allows you to identify the type of pathogen (mycoplasma, ureaplasma, chlamydia), as well as determine whether antibodies to these agents are present in the child’s blood.

Treatment of vaginal discharge

Treatment directly depends on the results of the child’s examination. There are such options:

if necessary, foreign objects that irritate the mucous membrane of the vulva or vagina are removed;
After determining the type of infectious agent, local and general drug therapy is carried out. In each case it is used individual approach to the treatment of the patient, taking into account all the features of the course of the disease, medical history, chronic ailments and the girl’s age. For treatment, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral drugs, as well as medications that relieve inflammation and normalize the vaginal microflora;
if a helminthic infestation is detected, in addition to the child, all family members are also treated to prevent relapses;
hormonal therapy for hormonal imbalance;
All foods that can provoke an allergic reaction are excluded from the girl’s diet;
appointed local treatment consisting of baths, washing with antiseptic solutions, decoctions medicinal herbs. Therapy may also be prescribed in the form of ointments or creams;
collateral get well soon is a regular change of underwear and bed linen;
the acute stage of the disease may require bed rest;
if the discharge is caused by diseases of the excretory (urinary) system, appropriate treatment is carried out, more often with the use of antibiotics. In addition, a special drinking regime: the patient consumes at least 2 liters of liquid per day, including fruit drinks and decoctions that have antiseptic properties.

Prevention of discharge in girls

To avoid the appearance of pathological discharge from the genital fissure in a girl, it is necessary to adhere to the rules of prevention:

Proper intimate hygiene. You need to wash your genitals after each bowel movement; make sure that movements are made only from front to back, that is, from the vagina to the anus. This will prevent bacteria from entering the genital tract from the rectum. Water treatments It is not advisable to use soap. You should wash only the areas of the genital organs that are visible to the eye and do not try to go deeper with your fingers. It is also not recommended to use washcloths and sponges for hygiene of little girls, as this can damage delicate thin skin.

Older girls should wash their genitals every morning and evening.

Very little girls need to change their diaper as often as possible. Arrange “ventilation” of the genitals, that is, leave the child naked several times a day.
After washing, you need to use a soft, clean towel or diaper. The movements should not be rough, but only blotting.
Underwear must be changed daily, after the morning toilet. Panties should be made from natural fabrics and should not compress or drag on the body.
Treatment chronic diseases genitourinary system.
Regular testing to monitor your health.

There is a very widespread point of view that “female” diseases occur only in women and girls who lead a full-fledged life. sex life. This is why discharge from little girls often frightens parents and is perceived as something ominous and health threatening their child. Let's figure out which discharge is considered normal and which is not. If any symptoms appear, you should contact a pediatric gynecologist as soon as possible, and which ones should you not sound the alarm?

The vaginal discharge itself is characteristic of the fairer sex itself. of different ages, and even newborn girls are not considered an exception to the rule. These secretions are the result of the functioning and spontaneous cleansing of the organs of the female reproductive system.

Normally, vaginal secretion consists of:

desquamated cells of the renewing epithelium that lines inner surface genitals;
mucus produced by the glands of the cervix and uterine body;
microorganisms;
blood cells (leukocytes) and other components.

Vaginal discharge in girls can be physiological or pathological.

Normal discharge that you shouldn't worry about

This is considered a secret light color mucous in nature, to which viscous threads or crumbly impurities can be attached. Young mothers should not worry if they find this kind of discharge in their newborn girl. Abundant mucus discharge often occur in the second week of a baby’s life.

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.

Pathological discharge: causes and associated symptoms

Pathological discharge in newborn girls is often very copious, mixed with blood, pus, and accompanied by a sharp, unpleasant odor. They also often occur during hormonal “rest”, that is, in the period from 1 month to 7-8 years.

Purulent discharge in girls they most often appear as a result of inflammatory processes that affect the external genitalia of the child or the vaginal mucosa.

The reason for this is physiological characteristics children's vagina and vulva. The fact is that the mucous membrane that lines the vagina in little girls has a loose structure and is very tender.

In addition, they do not have necessary conditions for the normal existence of lactic acid fermentation rods. In adult women, these rods provide an acidic environment that prevents the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria and fungi.

The child’s vagina has an alkaline environment, and conditionally pathogenic microorganisms are constantly present in it. With a decrease in immunity, non-compliance with hygiene rules, allergic diseases these bacteria begin to actively multiply, which causes the appearance of discharge in girls.

The onset of the inflammatory process is characterized by the occurrence of not only pathological yellow or green discharge in girls, but also symptoms such as:

redness (hyperemia) of the external genitalia and adjacent areas of the skin;
swelling;
moderate or strong burning sensation and itching, which sharply intensifies when urinating.

Yellow-green discharge in girls will indicate the presence of bacterial vulvovaginitis (inflammation of the vaginal mucosa). If the balance of vaginal microflora is disturbed, the child will produce grayish or milky creamy leucorrhoea, accompanied by the smell of rotten fish.

The presence of trichomonas infection in a little girl will be indicated foamy discharge. With allergic vulvovaginitis, the discharge will be watery, and the mucous membrane will become very thin and dry.

When is treatment needed?

Treatment for a child can only be prescribed by a doctor. In this case, an individual approach should be taken, taking into account the girl’s age and the presence of any chronic diseases.

First of all, the doctor must determine the causative agent of vulvovaginitis and how sensitive it is to antibiotics. The following shows drug treatment using antifungal, antiviral medicines and antibiotics.

At acute course illnesses and heavy discharge Girls 3 years of age and older require strict bed rest.