White discharge in girls - pathology or normal? White discharge in a girl: dangerous pathology or normal.

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 that is still 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 the white discharge started again, 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.

Any mature woman perceives menstruation as a natural and familiar phenomenon in her own body. But the first menstruation is a purely individual situation that can become both a pleasant and a terrible memory for any girl. The first menstruation with normal development of the body begins in the period from 11 to 14 years, subject to the correct development of the genital organs and stable hormonal levels. Early or late periods often occur, and hereditary factors play a significant role in this (the onset of menstruation in girls coincides with their onset in mothers).

The appearance of menstruation at 12 years old is a generally accepted norm

Age norm for first menstruation

Over the last decade, there has been a significant decrease in the threshold for the onset of the first discharge due to the rapid maturation of adolescents, so the onset of menstruation at 12 is the most optimal option, indicating the health and successful subsequent development of the female body. With normal nutrition and a proper lifestyle, estrogen is fully produced, which is responsible for the sexual development of adolescents, and in older age, for reproductive function. The successful entry of a girl into adulthood is the correct moral preparation for the first menstruation on the part of her parents. After all, the further perception of the most important manifestation of female nature depends on the general mood.

In the era of the development of the Internet and the availability of any information, a girl is able to independently learn about the intricacies and primary symptoms of the first menstruation, but electronic pages cannot explain the changes in the girl’s body using experience and maternal affection.

What is menstruation and what to expect from your first period?

The menstrual cycle itself is a hormonal and physical change in the female body, leading in the future to a full pregnancy. If fertilization does not occur, the body returns to its normal state, repeating the same processes. From the day of birth, up to one hundred “young” eggs are stored in the girl’s ovaries and after a “signal” from hormones, one of the eggs begins to mature. After 8-15 days from the beginning of the menstrual cycle, ovulation occurs, it is at this moment that a full-fledged egg falls into the fallopian tube. After ovulation, the egg enters the uterus, and if fertilization does not occur, the thickened uterine lining is rejected, leading to uterine bleeding.

In girls 12 years old, the menstrual cycle is established no earlier than two years, it is then that the release of eggs and the body’s preparation for pregnancy is called completely completed.

Girls' periods should not be an unpleasant surprise.

The first period should not confuse the girl

When do the first critical days occur in 12-year-old girls?

Even in the last millennium ago, the first menstruation appeared in girls at a fairly mature age - 18 years and older. Over the years, puberty among adolescents has accelerated significantly, and at the moment, the appearance of the first menstruation at the age of 12 is called the most optimal and correct option. It is difficult to calculate the exact time, because the maturation of female organs is a purely individual and unique process, but monitoring the delay of the daughter’s first menstruation is a must for every caring parent. The occurrence of menstruation depends on a number of general factors, such as:

diseases suffered in childhood;
hereditary characteristics;
improper and irregular nutrition;
non-compliance with the girl’s living standards;
obesity, anorexia, other problems with normal weight.

Heredity plays an important role in the development of a girl. If mothers and grandmothers have experienced early menstruation, then there is a high probability of the situation repeating in their daughter. If a girl grows up frail and sickly, her puberty will occur later than her peers. Lack of vitamins and microelements necessary for the growth of the body contributes to a delay in the first menstruation. About the position of the hormonal background, its disruption leads to early menstruation (8–9 years).

Deviation from the norm (months later than 12 years) up to 17 years is called tolerable, but later it is a signal for a quick response from parents, because the list of reasons for the absence of the first discharge is huge (from insufficient functioning of one or two ovaries to disorders of the pituitary gland). Delays in such cases are inappropriate and extremely dangerous for the health of the girl, the expectant mother.

Unhealthy diet affects when your period starts

Preparing in advance will ensure peace of mind for your young daughter.

Until recently, there were many rumors about menstruation, which led to an inexplicable fear among girls about the appearance of menstruation. Some girls were forbidden to leave the house while their body was cleansing itself, others hid the fact of their periods from their family and friends. The lack of truthful information gave rise to crazy rumors and superstitions, but today such situations are sadly rare, nothing more. The mechanism of menstruation has long been studied and described down to the smallest stages, and in sex education lessons for teenagers, changes in their bodies and processes in the body are described in detail. Relying on the fact that your daughter herself will understand all the intricacies of becoming a woman is unjustifiably stupid and dangerous, especially for the girl herself.

The mother should have casual conversations about the woman's future, how she reaches childbearing age and share the importance of such an event as her first period. Many problems in adulthood can be avoided if you correctly perceive and respond to any kind of changes in a girl’s body.

If deviations are not observed in girls, then at the age of 12 there is a high probability of menstruation. Signs of impending menstruation are visible to the experienced eye of the mother, and can be completely ignored by the girl herself. It’s all to blame for children’s naive views, when an immature psyche deliberately does not attach importance to frightening metamorphoses. The first thing that becomes unusual is the daughter’s figure (by about 12 years old), the hips are noticeably rounded, small breasts appear (a layer of fat appears on the mammary glands), and the first hair begins to grow on the genitals. Another unpleasant sign of approaching menstruation can be a rash on the face and back. Having noticed all the signs, the mother, like the girl herself, should prepare for the first discharge.

A couple of months before the first discharge, girls begin to experience atypical discharge on their underwear (minor). Clear, brownish-yellow marks are considered normal and should not cause panic or concern. But a strange smell and itching is by no means a good sign, and if such symptoms occur, you should immediately consult a gynecologist.

Three or four before the start of the first critical days, girls 12 years of age and older experience the well-known PMS syndrome (premenstrual syndrome), accompanied by sudden changes in mood, excessive tearfulness, an aggressive or too passive state, causeless headaches and nagging pain in the lower abdomen.

Pain in the lower abdomen can begin 3-4 days before the start of menstruation

First menstruation and its features

The first menstruation proceeds completely differently from the long-established critical days in women. For girls, this is a dark, brown discharge that looks like blood. Their quantity on the first day can be abundant or meager. The first menstruation is 150 ml of blood (small volume). The second day of the first critical days is called more significant in terms of the amount of discharge, and then menstruation slowly ends. The duration of the girl’s first discharge is from three to seven days without severe blood loss. The general condition during critical days is weak, with a constant feeling of discomfort and nagging pain in the lower abdomen. Subsequent menstruation can be absolutely painless and calm. Another feature of the first menstruation is a strong odor (strong functioning of the glands of the vulva).

To avoid fear and nervousness in girls (12 years and older), the mother should explain in advance what is normal during menstruation, including pain and unpleasant-looking and smelling discharge.

In a gentle, calm tone, the mother can talk about what the menstrual cycle is - a critical cycle occurs every month (with normal functioning of the body) with an average period of 28 days. It is also worth mentioning that after the first critical days, the cycle “jumps” for about two years and there is no need to be alarmed by such inconstancy.

The mother should tell her daughter in advance about the specific aspects of menstruation

Forewarned and forearmed

Conversations with adults greatly simplify the life of a girl who will soon have her period. The most suitable option is, of course, a mother with whom her daughter has a trusting and warm relationship. In no case should an explanation of the essence of menstruation and its features be strict and instructive; the task of parents is to prepare their child for inevitable changes, thereby preventing unwanted fear and neglect of important rules of behavior during menstruation. First of all, the mother should calm her daughter down by telling her about her own first discharge, because this is how the girl will feel that metamorphoses in the body are not a disease or a defect, but completely natural things and processes.

Next we should talk about personal hygiene products. Choosing pads and tampons for the first time, accompanied by a patient mother, will teach the girl to wisely monitor her own health and not be ashamed of her feminine essence. Many complexes can be avoided at a young age, without delaying “for later.”

The blood released from the female genital organs is a favorable environment for the proliferation of harmful microorganisms and bacteria, therefore the regular change of pads or tampons, as a ritual, should be observed by girls unquestioningly. Stagnant blood with prolonged interaction with the genitals also harms the genitourinary system. Finally, the topic of the first menstruation concerns the risks of sexual relations. During her period, the girl is actually ready to conceive and bear a child, so the girl should know about the consequences of sometimes rash actions.

The girl should be explained the difference between pads and tampons

First visit to the gynecologist

There is a cliché that the need to visit a gynecologist arises only after a girl has started having sexual relations. This is a dangerous misconception, and since parents do not take a 12-year-old girl to the doctor, she herself, for obvious reasons, will not make an appointment with him. Parents are the main link between their daughter and mentors who can protect her women’s health. While the reproductive system is being formed, serious diseases of a woman’s genital organs in the future can be identified at an early stage. Getting a teenager used to visiting a gynecologist is not so difficult, but then putting up with deliberate delays with undesirable consequences is not easy. The gynecologist, as an outsider but an informed person, can answer the girl’s questions that she is afraid to ask her parents due to embarrassment or fear. The choice of contraceptives or personal hygiene products remains a sensitive topic even in modern society.

The first critical days are not easy in any case, because it is stressful for the body and psyche. Even though preparation for them takes place over a long period of time, in the end such a process cannot be called simple. This is a little panic and anxiety, and the accompanying pain and discomfort makes you completely despondent. The girl cannot be left alone with the unknown, because her growing up is just beginning.

And although for mothers menstruation is a familiar and boring phenomenon, for her young daughter everything is new. The time spent talking with a girl at 12 or 17 are minutes that cannot be neglected under any circumstances. Girls' periods are a wonderful part of growing up and support can never be too much. Such an attitude on the part of parents will only strengthen the bond with the child. Take care of your own daughter’s future while she herself has no clear idea about it, and one day the new life she gives will become the highest reward. Don't turn away and be tolerant of your own children as they grow up.

Vaginal discharge occurs not only in adult women, but also in little girls. Already from the neonatal period, physiological discharge appears from the child’s genital tract. Vaginal leucorrhoea in girls is divided into 2 groups: physiological and pathological.

Physiological discharge (present normally) is light, mucous in nature and may have thread-like inclusions.

Pathological leucorrhoea is most often profuse, mixed with blood and pus, and has an unpleasant odor. And in most cases they are accompanied by inflammatory diseases of the vulva - vulvitis and vagina - vaginitis. These pathologies are most common in young girls. The acidic environment of the female genital tract is a barrier to all kinds of infections. In a girl’s vagina, the environment is alkaline, containing a small amount of lactobacilli, which perform a protective function. And therefore, any decrease in immunity due to any diseases can provoke vulvovaginitis.

Causes of discharge in girls

Very often, bacterial vulvovaginitis occurs against the background of previous respiratory tract diseases.
With frequent use of antibiotics and dysbiosis, the vaginal microflora is disrupted and bacterial vaginosis develops.
Frequent use of antibiotics in the treatment contributes to the pathological growth of fungal flora and, as a result, fungal (mycotic) vulvovaginitis.
Many childhood infections can be accompanied by the development of vulvovaginitis.
Cases of vulvovaginitis, in which the causative agents are ureaplasma, chlamydia, virus, and mycoplasma, have become more frequent. The reason for this is the prevalence of all these infections among the adult female population. In this case, infection can occur already in the prenatal period. Infection is also possible during childbirth and through household means.
Vulvovaginitis is often accompanied by allergic manifestations. At the same time, the resulting atopic vulvovaginitis is protracted and with frequent exacerbations.
Fungal vulvovaginitis often indicates diabetes mellitus.
Inflammation of the vagina can be traumatic. Small objects can get into a child’s vagina during play and damage the mucous membrane.
Worms (most often pinworms) can cause inflammation of the external genitalia.
Little girls can spread the infection with dirty hands.

Symptoms of “bad” discharge

The main manifestations of the inflammatory process are itching, hyperemia of the vulva and pathological discharge from the vagina. The nature of the discharge directly depends on the causes of the disease.
If there is a foreign body in the genital tract, the discharge will have an unpleasant odor and even streaks of blood.
Trichomonas infection is characterized by copious foamy discharge and redness of the genital tract.
If the inflammation is caused by a fungal infection, a cheesy discharge accompanied by itching is observed.
If the discharge is not abundant, but there is redness and severe itching, then this may indicate a helminthic infestation.
Herpetic vulvovaginitis is characterized by blisters and ulcers on the external genitalia. There is hyperemia and pain in the vulva area. With an atypical course of the disease, scanty vaginal discharge and redness appear. If the mother has manifestations of herpes or the child has frequent colds and herpetic rashes on the face, it is recommended to conduct a targeted examination.
With bacterial vulvovaginitis, a yellowish discharge appears, accompanied by itching and redness.
Infections of ureaplasma, chlamydia and mycoplasma nature are characterized by minor mucous discharge. But at the same time, exacerbations of diseases of the urinary tract and kidneys are possible.
With allergic vulvovaginitis, slight discharge and characteristic thinning of the mucosa are observed.
If the microflora in the vagina is disturbed and bacterial vaginosis occurs, a milky or grayish liquid discharge appears, emitting the smell of rotten fish.

Diagnostics

To identify the cause of inflammation, bacterial culture of the vaginal flora is performed.
Using the PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and RIF (immunofluorescence reaction) methods, it is possible to detect mycoplasma, chlamydia and ureaplasma.
The herpes virus is isolated from the lesion. The presence of antibodies in the blood is also determined.
Be sure to do a stool test
When the intestinal microflora changes, a stool test is performed.
If there is a foreign body in the vagina and in order to exclude tumor formations, the vaginal walls are examined using a special device - a vaginoscope.

Treatment

The specialist prescribes general or local drug treatment only after determining the cause of vulvovaginitis (the causative agent and its sensitivity to antibiotics). To do this, an individual approach is used, which takes into account the child’s age, the presence of chronic diseases, etc. Treatment uses antibiotics, antifungal and antiviral drugs.
Mechanical irritants of the genital tract are eliminated.
With concomitant helminthiases, the underlying disease is first treated not only in the child, but also in all members of his family.
Allergens are completely excluded.
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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.

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.

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.

Aliya asks:

Good afternoon, what should I do? I’ve been having white discharge for about a year now, but at night, on weekends and after school it’s getting smaller. I haven’t had my period yet, but I’m already 13.5 years old. For about 2-3 months I’ve been having dark-colored discharge. about a week or more. Mom said that this means my period should come soon. But as I observe, there is no pain, there is no pain in the lower abdomen. All this discharge is without itching and odor. My weight is now 42.5-43 kg. Am I sick with anything and when should I be ready and wait for my period? Thanks in advance!

Answers:

Hello Aliya! Your vaginal discharge indicates normal puberty. They usually appear approximately 1-1.5 years before the onset of the first menstruation. Normally, menstruation begins in girls under the age of 15, so there is no reason to worry yet. Read about the correct course of puberty in girls in the article on our medical portal. It is best to discuss any problems that arise with the reproductive organs at a face-to-face appointment with a teenage gynecologist. Take care of your health!

Vika asks:

Hello, I’m 16 years old, my periods started at the age of 10, they always come in different ways, sometimes they may not come for a month. I’m a virgin.
At about 9 years old, white “curd” discharge began with an unpleasant odor, but not purulent, it continues to this day and constantly, but nothing hurts, only sometimes it “grabs” very strongly in the lower abdomen and below, so that you cannot move. I have never gone to a gynecologist and I don’t want to.
what could it be? Thank you

Answers Medical consultant of the portal “health-ua.org”:

Hello, Victoria! The cause of an irregular menstrual cycle and unpleasant vaginal discharge may be hormonal imbalances in combination with an inflammatory process in the vagina. Since it is impossible to understand your condition, make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe treatment without examination, examination and conversation, you have two options. Or overcome your dislike for doctors and go to a gynecologist - then you will solve your problem and forget about it forever. Or stand your ground and refuse to visit a doctor - then a problem that does not bother you much today will over time take on the dimensions of a tragedy when you are faced with such concepts as infertility and miscarriage. But you will have no one to blame for this but yourself. Take care of your health!

Ekaterina asks:

Hello! I will be 13 in two weeks. I started having white and yellowish discharge from the vagina, about 1.5 years ago it was slightly whitish in color. At the moment it began to stand out more and began to cause discomfort. Also, before, the discharge had no odor, but now it has a rather unpleasant and pungent odor. Please tell me what to do! I’m starting to be afraid because I’m thin (I’m only 27 kg) and my breasts are small. I haven’t had my period yet. Is it necessary to go to a gynecologist?

Answers Medical consultant of the portal “health-ua.org”:

Hello, Ekaterina! Detailed information about the possible causes of unusual vaginal discharge in girls and women is contained in the popular scientific article Vaginal discharge: normal and pathology on our medical portal. The exact cause of vaginal discharge can only be determined after examination and examination by a gynecologist during a face-to-face consultation. You also need to find the cause of underweight - for 13 years old you weigh very little, and this may be the cause of health problems. You need to go to the doctors with your mother. Take care of your health!

IRINA asks:

I AM 17 YEARS OLD. I HAVE SOME DISCHARGE. And my period has NOT started yet. It is white and has an unpleasant odor. I don’t want and am very afraid to go to the doctor. Maybe you can recommend some drug for treatment without going to the doctor?

Answers Mikityuk Alexander Vladimirovich:

Hello. Dear Irina. You can’t recommend treatment if you don’t know what to treat! Such discharge can occur during infection, thrush, and dysbacteriosis. Treatment is different in each case. You don’t write whether you are sexually active or whether you have a permanent partner. Your period hasn't started - are you talking about a delay? Not quite clear. Today you have the opportunity to choose a doctor, talk to your friends, find a good doctor whom you can trust. Not a single modern woman has ever lived without a gynecologist, so sooner or later you will still get to him. But it’s better earlier, believe my experience. Time in treatment is a very important factor, and your health is one thing and you cannot neglect it, especially at such a young age. Be healthy!

Ksenia asks:

Hello. I am 15 years old, I started my period at almost 14. I have been sexually active for 4 months. Not so long ago after the appearance of my period, I began to secrete mucus, at first it was transparent and odorless, and then white and with an odor. And the first question is what does this mean, please tell me?
Lately, sex has not been protected, but the partner is sweaty and says that everything will be fine. But today is May 3rd and I should get my period, but it’s not there, and only white mucus takes its place. Second question, could it be that I'm pregnant?

Answers Medical consultant of the portal “health-ua.org”:

Hello, Ksenia! Detailed information about the possible causes of unusual vaginal discharge in girls and women is contained in the popular scientific article Vaginal discharge: normal and pathology on our medical portal. The exact cause of vaginal discharge can only be determined after examination and examination by a gynecologist during a face-to-face consultation. Unprotected sex is the main cause of unwanted pregnancy, no matter what your experienced partner says, so pregnancy in your case is quite likely. Take care of your health!

Nastya asks:

I’m 14 years old, I don’t have a period, I can’t tell what color it is, transparent white, so you say the itching may be from inflammation of the sexual life, I don’t have it, but could the itching be due to the fact that hair grows on the pubic area, please help

Answers Medical consultant of the portal “health-ua.org”:

Hello, Anastasia! The discharge you describe is absolutely normal for your age and status as a virgin. You can read more about the nature of discharge depending on age, phase of the menstrual cycle, and the presence of sexual activity in the article Vaginal discharge: normal and pathology, posted on our portal. Itchy pubic skin can actually be associated with hair growth. If you have any questions related to your women's health, then remember that the answer to them will always be given to you by a teenage gynecologist, whom girls and women need to visit at least once every six months. Take care of your health!

Lisa asks:

Hello, my 12-year-old daughter has yellow discharge and smells like rotten fish from her vagina, she admitted that she has been masturbating since she was 10 years old in the shower under running water, could the smell and discharge be associated with masturbation under running water, what is it? help me please

Answers Medical consultant of the portal “health-ua.org”:

Hello, Elizaveta! Detailed information about the possible causes of unusual vaginal discharge in girls and women is contained in the popular scientific article Vaginal discharge: normal and pathology on our medical portal. The exact cause of vaginal discharge can only be determined after examination and examination by a gynecologist during a face-to-face consultation. Masturbation can cause inflammation and/or disruption of the vaginal microflora, which leads to unusual discharge with an unpleasant odor. Take care of your health!

Maftun asks:

Hello, I’m 19, and I have yellow discharge and blood (a small amount, like a streak) with discharge, and an unpleasant smell, yesterday about 5ml of blood came out like water, but the smell is terrible, and I always discharge in large quantities, and The menstruation cycle is scary, it goes normally for 5 days, stops after 2-3 days, it comes again, and my kidneys, stomach, and vagina often hurt, what should I do?

Answers Medical consultant of the portal “health-ua.org”:

Hello Maftuna! Detailed information about the possible causes of unusual vaginal discharge in girls and women is contained in the popular scientific article Vaginal discharge: normal and pathology on our medical portal. The exact cause of vaginal discharge can only be determined after examination and examination by a gynecologist during a face-to-face consultation. The peculiarities of the menstrual cycle make a visit to the gynecologist even more necessary. Also, contact a therapist for examination - you need to find out what is wrong with your kidneys. Take care of your health!

Julia asks:

Hello. I am worried about constant clear discharge. It's probably been a week now. There was menstruation. And this morning there was a stringy transparent discharge. Thick. Is this an infection? Or does this always happen before menstruation? I'm very afraid. Another question... I had my period twice. a month later. And the third time only after 3 months. And that was very little. It looked like a discharge, but it was red and there was very little of it... it was 3 days and it was just very little in quantity.. I was very worried, Suddenly something was wrong... Please tell me what it could be.. Is this normal or does it happen to everyone when Is your period just starting?

Answers Medical consultant of the portal “health-ua.org”:

Hello! For a year after your first period starts, your menstrual cycle may be irregular. Menstruation delays of up to 3 months are allowed, as well as changes in the amount of menstrual flow. Before your period, you may experience thick, clear discharge - this is normal. Detailed information about normal vaginal discharge and possible causes of unusual vaginal discharge in girls and women is contained in the popular scientific article Vaginal discharge: normal and pathology on our medical portal. Take care of your health!

Irina asks:

My daughter is 15 years old, she has a very long break between periods and doesn’t want to see a doctor.

Answers Medical consultant of the portal “health-ua.org”:

Hello Irina! If the break between menstruation is more than 35 days (counting from the first day of the previous menstruation to the first day of the next) - this is the norm. If the interval between menstruation exceeds 35 days, but less than 1 year has passed since the arrival of the first menstruation, this is also the norm. If the break between menstruation is more than 35 days and menstruation has been going on for more than 1 year, this is a clear deviation (possibly of hormonal origin), which shows that the girl needs examination and treatment. In this case, you must insist on visiting a gynecologist, using all your parental influence. Explain to your daughter that irregular periods are the first sign of future serious gynecological problems - miscarriages, infertility, etc. Take care of your health!

Vika asks:

Good evening! I am 14 years old. I had my periods twice, about 3 months apart. Until now, my discharge has been normal, almost transparent with a slight sour smell. 2 days ago their color changed. They turned light brown, without a pungent odor, and had the same consistency. Now they have become light yellowish, also without a pungent odor and the same consistency. There is no itching, and no signs of irritation either. I absolutely don’t want to go to the gynecologist. What could it be?

Answers Medical consultant of the portal “health-ua.org”:

Hello, Victoria! Since you are now in the period of formation of menstrual function and it is quite difficult to predict the time of the next menstruation, it is possible that a change in the color of vaginal discharge indicates the approach of menstruation. The normal smell of discharge and the absence of discomfort in the genital area makes the presence of inflammation in the genitals unlikely, so perhaps there is no great need for an urgent visit to the gynecologist. However, now you need to get used to the fact that women’s health is a very fragile condition, and if unusual phenomena (sensations, discharge, etc.) appear, it is best to immediately contact a gynecologist, without waiting until the problem becomes catastrophic. Take care of your health!

Alena Ivanchenko asks:

Please tell me I haven’t had a period for 14 years and not long ago I started to see fluid that is NOT CLEAR, BUT WHITE, everyone says that my period is coming soon and I would like to know what this discharge is for and if it is for my period, how soon will it start?

Answers Medical consultant of the portal “health-ua.org”:

Hello, Alena! We cannot say how soon your period will begin, since there is no clear relationship between the timing of the appearance of discharge and the timing of the onset of menstruation. Detailed information about the possible causes of unusual vaginal discharge in girls and women is contained in the popular science article