What to do if the girl has mucus. Pathological discharge: causes and accompanying symptoms

Vaginal discharge is observed not only in women of reproductive age, but also in young girls. There are several reasons for this and conditionally they can be divided into main groups - physiological and pathological. It is necessary to be able to distinguish between when a discharge from a child does not pose any threat, and when their appearance requires an immediate visit to a doctor, since if the girl really has any pathologies, this can adversely affect her health in the future and even lead to infertility.

When is discharge not dangerous?

The vaginal secret can be observed both in a girl at the age of 7, and in newborn babies. There are many reasons for this, and most often in their role are the physiological processes in the body that occur as a result of hormonal changes.

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

When the sexual crisis passes and the hormonal background is restored (it takes about one month), the discharge is almost invisible - they acquire a mucous consistency, become transparent and have no smell. And this happens until 9 - 10 years.

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

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

Physiological secretions

Strengthening of the vaginal secret occurs as a result of:

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

Girls at 4 years old, as a rule, already begin to independently monitor their personal hygiene and this does not always happen the way it should. Some of them either wash the genitals poorly or use too many cosmetics, which causes a violation of the vaginal microflora. As a result of this, not only increased secretion production can occur, but also the acquisition of an unpleasant odor.

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

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

Pathological discharge

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

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

It should be noted that the nature of the discharge directly depends on the type of pathology that provoked their appearance. So, in girls at the age of five or six years, the development of fungal infections is often noted, which occur against the background of a decrease in immunity, the use of certain medications, in particular antibiotics, the use of cosmetics with a high alkali content, etc.

With the development of a fungal infection in a child, there is a strong itching in the vagina, hyperemia of the labia, abundant secretion of white or pink curdled secretion, which exhausts a sharp sour smell. It is necessary to treat this disease immediately, as soon as the first sign of its development appears. And the doctor should be directly involved in this. Since self-medication in this case is unacceptable, because it may not give any results, and further progression of the disease will entail serious consequences.

A child may also begin to have abundant discharge against the background of a trichomonas infection, in which a frothy secret comes out of the vagina, which has a greenish color and exudes a specific aroma. At the same time, they cause severe irritation of the labia.

If a child complains of itching in the vagina, but at the same time he does not have an increase in the vaginal secretion, then this may signal the development of a helminthic invasion. In this case, in order to make an accurate diagnosis, you will need to pass a general analysis of feces and a swab from the vagina.

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

The appearance on the labia of the vesicles filled with liquid, and ulcers.
Swelling and soreness of the vulva.
Scanty yellowish or pinkish discharge with an unpleasant odor.

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

There is another form of vulvovaginitis, which is also often diagnosed in girls of different ages - bacterial. With its development in children, there is an increase in the vaginal secretion, which acquires a white-yellow hue, as well as redness and itching in the intimate area.

If the discharge from the vagina becomes abundant, has a mucous consistency and does not smell like anything, then this signals an allergic reaction. It can occur on diapers, baby powders, powders, personal care products, etc.

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

If purulent discharge is noted, then this already indicates the presence of pathologies in the baby associated with damage to the urinary tract and kidneys. As a rule, with such diseases, girls have frequent urge to urinate, a decrease in the amount of urine excreted and a change in its color.

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

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

Is white discharge in girls and women normal or not?

Discharge in women and girls should always be - this is the natural state of the vaginal mucosa. Moreover, thanks to the secretions, the vagina is independently cleansed of various bacteria, dead cells, menstrual blood, and mucus. Most often, natural discharge does not have a color, but sometimes the appearance of white discharge in girls and women can raise a question - is this normal or are they pathological, indicating a 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 acidity; the color is white or transparent, itching and irritation are absent. These natural secretions are not caused by infection, they are the product of glands located on the cervix.

Their main task is to clean the uterine wall, vagina, genital tract from epithelial cells and various pathogens. It is thanks to these white secretions 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 the intake of hormonal drugs, during sexual arousal, in the presence of an intrauterine device.

HIGHLIGHTS - NORM

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

In rare cases, a small amount of blood may be mixed with them (as during menstruation). Along with bloody discharge, the girl's nipples may swell slightly, and with light pressure, a thick, cloudy liquid (colostrum) may appear. Do not worry, this phenomenon is considered absolutely safe and is called the "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 mother's sex hormones that enter the child's body through the placenta or with milk. This condition does not require special treatment. At this time, it is only necessary to carefully monitor the hygiene of the girl.

Starting from the age of 3-4 weeks of sexual development of the baby, a period of hormonal "rest" begins. From this time until the age of 7-8, when the prepubertal period begins, the 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 has physiological vaginal discharge. At 9-10, and in some at 15 years old, the discharge in girls intensifies, becomes cyclical and the menstrual cycle is established.

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

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

But still, it's 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 a vengeance.

If, in addition, she feels even slight discomfort, for example: Having noticed menstruation with mucus, a woman needs to listen to herself.

The fact is that this substance is carcinogenic and, at times, 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 that, smegma will no longer be able to accumulate and cause anxiety.

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

Of the general diseases of the body, without local inflammatory changes, the symptom of leucorrhoea is most often found in anemia, chlorosis, tuberculosis, acute general infections, thyrotoxicosis, beriberi, alimentary dystrophy and other diseases accompanied by exhaustion and intoxication. Beli with extragenital diseases are more common in adolescence, since it is at this time, during the period of intensive restructuring of the whole organism, that these diseases are more often observed. The mechanism of leucorrhea in these cases can be basically twofold: either the initial weakening of ovarian function dominates, followed by morphological and functional changes in the walls of the vagina and adverse changes in its microbial flora, or there is a predominantly direct effect of intoxication, vitamin deficiency and other pathological factors on the change in oncotic pressure, vascular permeability and vaginal wall with increased extravasation, cell damage, vaginal epithelium and changes in the 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.

Clarification of the diagnosis of leucorrhoea comes down mainly to solving two issues: to establish the source of leucorrhoea and, most importantly, to determine their cause. The solution of the first question usually does not present any special difficulties, especially if vaginoscopy can be used for the purposes of topical diagnosis in more difficult cases. Quite often, already by one type of discharge, one can presumably establish the source of their origin. So, for example, cervical leucorrhea containing mucus is usually thick, viscous and leaves hard spots on the linen. Actually vaginal leucorrhoea (not purulent) - more liquid, milky white. Leucorrhea 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 a different origin.

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

The so-called leucorrhea often occurs in women and girls who are physiologically mature, but it can also occur in adolescents and newborn girls. And white discharge in girls may be a consequence of a normal physiological process, and may occur with a disease of the genital organs in girls.

Why does white discharge appear in girls?

After birth, the body of a newborn girl has a reserve of hormones from the placenta and mother, which, after birth, leave her body naturally after some time. Beli in a newborn girl, these are these hormones. The physiological norm is when whites are colorless or have a white color, a specific smell, without inclusions. In a teenage girl, white discharge occurs during the formation of her hormonal background, when the 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;
propensity to allergies;
dysbacteriosis of the vaginal mucosa;
sexual infections.

When the whites proceed as a physiological process, the girl does not show signs of inflammation of the genitourinary system. And if a child has intense discharge from the vagina is still accompanied by pain and itching, and the discharge is bloody, purulent, unpleasant odor, then this can lead to inflammatory processes in the vagina and external organs of the reproductive system (). It is known that the vaginal mucosa is inhabited by a small number of lactic acid bacteria, the environment here is not acidic, but alkaline. Therefore, the vaginal mucosa is poorly protected from various sex bacteria, and a low level of immunity can cause diseases.

Methods of treatment and prevention

Doctors for girls prescribe a complete gynecological examination, tests are taken, bacteriological cultures are made from the vaginal mucosa. After the results of the examination, the gynecologist prescribes a course of treatment, which depends not only on the type of nature of the course of the disease, but also on the age of the girl.

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

Thus, leucorrhea in a girl is not always a disease. Therefore, for prevention, it is necessary not only to stop the penetration of the infection, but also to eat right and follow the rules of hygiene.

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67 comments

Tell me, I'm 12. Somewhere in the course of 6 (well, or more) months, I have transparent or have a slightly creamy discharge, they have a little smell. Tell me my height is 140, I weigh 30, I'm 12 (as mentioned above) Is this normal? I just started comments and answers and I think everything is in order with my health.

Hello I am 11 years old. I noticed that I have white mucus coming out. It scares me. There were no periods, but everything was already formed and since the age of 9 I have had good growth of pubic hair. Do you think this is normal?

Hello. I am 11 years old. in November it will be 12. Menstruation has already begun, but the cycle has not been established. Whites have gone a long time ago. I masturbated, but I won’t tell my mother. At the time of menstruation, they don’t stop. then they start again. Nothing hurts. There are no problems with urination. Tell me is this normal?
I consulted with a gynecologist, she said it was normal.

Hello, I’m 14 years old and I don’t have my period yet, but leucorrhoea is constantly coming and when I put on a pad, the discharge starts to smell terrible, and is it generally normal if I don’t have my period? My height is 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. Recently, white mucus from the vagina began to stand out. There seems to be no smell. Menstruation went 3 years ago. I'm a little scared. Tell me, what could it be?

Hello! I'm 17. I have a very strong mucus-transparent discharge with an unpleasant odor, sometimes without a smell. I do not live a sexual life. But I admit that the tip of the male organ was in me. After that, such separations began. Why so? Or are there any problems? Answer please(

Hello! I'm 13 (I'll be 14 in 2 weeks) and have leucorrhoea. I'm worried this could be dangerous. I can't tell my mom. I read a lot about them, but I know that they go before PMS. I haven't had them yet. They are transparent white in color and almost odorless. They can go 1 time per day in a minimum amount. Tell me, is it not dangerous?

Hello! I am 11, I have not had my period yet, but a white sticky liquid is flowing, it has a creamy tint. Nothing hurts. But I'm afraid to tell my mom. Is it worth it? And don't I have something that is worse than some kind of illness. Could it be white?

Don't worry, it's not scary. I am now 12. At the age of 11, it was the same. I was 12 years old and after 2 months my period started. When my leucorrhoea began to stand out, I immediately told my mother. And you should have told. Don't be afraid. Your health and body is more important than fear!

Hello.
I am 16, I don’t live sexually. I have severe pain on both sides, as well as discharge. I have always had them and always in different ways, sometimes they are thick, like mucus. What should I do? I went to the urologist, sent for an ultrasound, the ultrasound showed the expansion of the kidney, everything. The tests showed a lot of red blood cells, what should I do? I am very afraid of being infertile

Hello. My name is Inna, I'm 12 years old and I don't have my period. But a 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 (14 soon) and I've been having discharge for about 1-2 years, white, I'm afraid to tell my mother why I don't know. I still don't have my period, my breasts started to grow not long ago. Whites come in different ways and in different amounts, it worries me and I'm thin, please tell me what it is ???

I am 11 (August 4 will be 12). I don't have my period and never have. I had leucorrhea for about a year, and now they have gone plentiful. No itching or pain in the abdomen. On the Internet I calculated that it was a disease. Now I'm afraid. Tell me, is this normal and menstruation will come soon? My mom and sister went to 11

Hello, my daughter is 3 years old, white discharge appeared abundant and the skin from the nutria of the labia was 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 ...
Haven't had a month yet.
Tell me, please, what can it be? All this before the first menstruation?

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

Hello. This question cannot be answered - everything is individual: maybe in a month, or maybe in a year or more. Nevertheless, I would advise you to consult an endocrinologist - your height and weight indicators do not correspond to your age, there may be some kind of failure 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 right now:
1) I had very few first periods, just a drop. this is normal?
2) I have white-yellow discharge, with an unpleasant smell. They last for about a year. What to do?

Hello. The answer to the first question is yes, it can be and this is a variant of the norm. It's just that the hormonal background has not yet completely rebuilt, 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 be examined. The discharge is usually clear, may be slightly whitish and odorless or slightly odorous. According to the signs you describe, inflammation or layering of the infectious process can be assumed, especially if these symptoms have been manifesting for quite a long time. But it 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 should be treated in a timely manner. This may affect your women's health in later life.

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

Hello Rena. If you associate all these manifestations with cycling, perhaps there were some other factors that could provoke the appearance of these symptoms (uncomfortably sitting and squeezing the genitals, wearing tight panties that were pressed into the perineum, fell ...). A simple bike ride cannot cause these symptoms. If, however, what happened - of course, you need to figure out what consequences it had. Maybe you are overcooled, 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 should talk to your mom or another family member about this - tell me what happened while cycling (if there was anything) and what's bothering you. Together you decide what to do.

I am 15 years old, menstruation has been established for a long time, so everything is in order, but for two years whites stand out every time after the end of the menstrual period, they are odorless, slightly white in color, not very plentiful. Beli began somewhere half a year before menstruation, is this normal? Should I go to the gynecologist, or try to douche at home with decoctions of medicinal herbs?

Hello. This is normal and there is nothing to worry about - hormonal activity in women is different and I do not see anything wrong with the signs you described. You can douche only as directed by a doctor - if there are signs of inflammation. In all other cases, it's not so good. If necessary, it is better to consult with a specialist and then make a decision about douching. But for now, don't rush into it.

I am 15, I have already had discharge since I was 13, they are yellow, and each time a different amount, not a teaspoon, please tell me what to do with it? and what does it mean

Hello. The duration of the discharge and their number individually. It all depends on the hormonal activity of the endocrine glands and the ability of the goblet cells of the endometrium and vagina. Usually, discharge occurs in the middle of the cycle and is associated with the release of the egg from the follicle. This means that under certain conditions (probable sexual intercourse), pregnancy is possible. If the discharge appears at a different time (before or after menstruation), this may mean instability of the hormonal background, which will return to normal over time. Persistent and abundant vaginal discharge, independent of the menstrual cycle + additional symptoms in the form of pulling pains in the abdomen, radiating to the genitals, cycle disorders or other signs may indicate inflammation of the genitourinary system. In this case, an examination and clarification of the cause is necessary. Consult with your mother, specify all the symptoms and the need to contact 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, whites go for a year, there is hair in the intimate area, there are armpits, but, a little, the chest is small. When will 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 in a month or a year or two. Don't worry - your primary sexual characteristics are being formed, there are no deviations, so it is possible that your period will begin soon.

I am 12 years old. Today (May 12, 2016) I got leucorrhea. My mother went to MS at the age of 13. Chest grows. There is hair. How do I tell my mom about this???

Hello! I am 12 years old, I am a girl, my period was supposed to start on April 8, but they still do not exist, but there are white transparent discharges. what should I do? it is dangerous? And when will my period be?

Hello. Do not worry so much - during the formation of the cycle (sometimes even within 6-9 months, menstruation 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. Clear white discharge is also normal. It’s hard to say when your period will be - at any time during the cycle and you need to be ready for this (be sure to carry a pad with you in order to react to their appearance in time). If something worries 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 menstruation 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). Do not worry about the sun, unnecessary experiences can also negatively affect the release of hormones - as long as this is not critical, everything is fine.

Hello. I am 14 years old. I have a lot of white discharge. I masturbate. I decided somehow to stick my finger into the vagina, there was a large amount of white mucus on the finger (does not smell). With menstruation, too, everything is fine (they come on time, the duration is within the normal range). There is also no itching, I observe hygiene. Please tell me this is bad or am I just winding myself up?

Hello. By themselves, these signs 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, therefore, thick mucus is released, sometimes in large quantities, odorless.
But sometimes the reason for the desire to masturbate is inflammatory diseases of the vagina, recurrent itching, wearing tight clothes. Some sexologists consider rare acts of masturbation to be the norm and the formation of sexuality, but 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 because of 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 may 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 neuropsychiatric dispensaries, I have seen such cases in my practice. Take care of your women's and psychological health and you won't have to worry in the future - over time you will meet your loved one with whom you can experience wonderful moments and satisfaction of your female sexuality. I sincerely wish you this - you just need to wait for it.

I am already 14 years old. That year, menstruation began on April 25, 2015. Before that, there were leucorrhoea, after three months there was brown discharge, and there was no more leucorrhoea. It's already February 2016 and still no period. And white discharge began again, sometimes plentiful

Hello. The period of establishment of menstruation is individual, but their prolonged absence after the imaginary beginning is an alarming sign. It is necessary to consult a pediatric gynecologist, make an ultrasound of the reproductive organs and, if necessary, an endocrinologist. Perhaps the hormonal restructuring of the body has failed and the sooner normalize the hormonal background or exclude 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 should not worry in advance, but you can’t ignore these signs either - this may affect the ability to become pregnant and give birth to a healthy baby in the future.

Hello, I’m 12 years old, I’m a girl, my leucorrhea has been going on for quite a long time, about 2 years, but for about two weeks they either don’t exist at all or there is but little, is this normal?

Hello. This is normal - perhaps a hormonal change in the body has occurred, and menstruation will soon appear (in their absence). Slight whites are considered a variant of the norm during the period of hormonal changes in the body, and their termination is possible at any time.

Hello! I am 12 years old, and about 3 months ago, white mucus began to stand out. I reported this to my mother. Mom explained to me that it’s like this for all girls before menstruation, the body is preparing. But these secretions annoy me…….When will they end…? Perhaps you will answer this question to me that: “everyone has his own body and works in his own way,” but can you tell me approximately please.

Hello. It all depends on the intensity of the discharge, in gynecology they are called "leucorrhoea" and periodically appear in women throughout the entire reproductive period until the hormonal activity subsides completely. If the whites are intense and persistent (in most cases, such symptoms can cause irritation and emotional stress), you should definitely contact 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 organs of the female sphere. If the discharge appears with a certain frequency, not abundant and simply annoying with its presence - this will happen constantly even after the onset of menstruation - this symptom occurs when the egg leaves the follicle and indicates the possibility of pregnancy during sexual contact during this period. Therefore, it is worth getting used to it and it will manifest itself monthly. Therefore, listen to your well-being: if the leucorrhoea is strong, accompanied by pain in the abdomen, radiating to the perineum, itching after urination, soreness during urination, frequent 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 started. It is imperative to pass tests - a general blood and urine test and consult first with pediatricians, and then, if necessary, with a gynecologist.

I am 14. I must admit right away that I masturbate. I observe hygiene, but I got white mucous discharge, and then itching. The hymen is not broken. I'm afraid to tell my mom...

Hello. I am 12 years old, my period has been going on for about 7 months. This month they didn’t go for me, but when they were supposed to go, my stomach hurt. As a result, they didn’t go. And instead of them, I got some kind of white discharge, what could it be? I'm still afraid to talk to my mom

Hello. In any case, it is necessary to talk about all health problems to loved ones, especially problems in the female sphere - trust your mother, it is always easier to resolve all issues. Do not be afraid - your periods started relatively early, but none of us women (even with the established menstruation regimen) is immune from hormonal failure. This most often occurs due to various nervous or physical overstrain, 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 for other reasons), a cyst or hormonal imbalance (in adolescents, these symptoms may occur with an enlarged thyroid gland). If leucorrhoea (some white discharge) is present even now - this is a symptom of inflammation and it is necessary to tell the mother - diagnostics (ultrasound) and treatment are necessary. Another reason for these secretions may be a hormonal failure, lengthening the maturation and release of the follicle (in this case, abdominal pain and mucous discharge often occur). This is not scary and gradually the cycle will improve again. I think in any case you need to talk to your mother, visit a specialist and figure out the reasons.

Hello! I am 13 years old and my leucorrhea began in the spring, I am interested in when they can end and because of what they appear if my girlfriend did not have them.

Hello, please help. I decided to contact you, because. scary for mom. I am 14 years old. I have been on my period for 1.5 years. And constantly accompanied by white discharge without itching. But a month ago, itching began to appear. What could it be? Should I be worried?

Hello! The beginning of the reproductive age for every girl in modern society should be accompanied by the beginning of a visit, at least once every six months, to a gynecologist. In most municipal health care institutions (antenatal clinics at polyclinics) there is a teenage room. Such a visit is preventive (as well as an examination of the dentist of the same frequency, even if nothing bothers) and is aimed at maintaining women's health, preventing infections, preventing infertility and preventing unwanted pregnancies.
As for the immediate situation, then, in conditions of a complete absence of sexual activity (the probability of infections that are predominantly sexually transmitted is excluded) and personal hygiene, one can think of an imbalance in the microflora of the vagina (yes, bacteria live there too), called dysbacteriosis. By the nature of the discharge and the itching present, one can think of its candidal variant, known in wide circles as "thrush".
A possible infection (other than through sexual contact) could have occurred 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, for sure, is not local (only in the vagina). Most likely, there is an imbalance and intestinal flora.
The first thing you need to understand is that there should be no self-treatment! (It is unacceptable to simply buy and take drugs against "thrush") You need to contact a specialist (gynecologist) to find out the reasons for this situation. Because, as a fungus, it 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 have my period, this mucus is about 1-2 years old
Please help, I'm afraid that my mother will think something bad, and therefore, first I want to know what it is

Hello! Vaginal discharge in teenage girls is quite normal. They are explained by the fact that you are growing up, the period of puberty (menstruation) is approaching, and your body is preparing for this in such a way. 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 that you use. Try to wash yourself thoroughly every night with regular baby soap for a week. If the itching does not go away after this, be sure to tell your mother about your feelings, because this can be a sign of an unpleasant disease - vulvovaginitis. Do not be shy or afraid to tell your mother about your concerns about your own health - your mother was also your age and probably still remembers how difficult it is to get used to the changes that occur during this period with 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 have arisen. Most likely, in order to avoid 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 girl 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, two weeks away. She's been having white discharge for a week now for no reason. Two weeks ago we were diagnosed with acute polysinusitis and prescribed a bunch of drugs, procedures and an antibiotic (adult dosage). After the end of the treatment, I noticed this white discharge. A couple of days later, she fell ill again, the diagnosis was purulent tonsillitis and antibiotics were prescribed again, her immunity was planted. Could this be such a reaction to them and to drugs? In our city there are no doctors, specialists above listed. no one but pediatricians. Please tell me how and how to treat a child in such cases and what else can there be such a reaction to?

Hello, Natalia!
The appearance of white discharge from the vagina 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 the suppression of the activity of normal microflora in the genital tract and leads to intensive reproduction of fungi.

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

As a result of such treatment, the amount of discharge should decrease by 5-6 days.
If a girl complains of burning and soreness in the internal genital area, then it would be more correct to contact a pediatric gynecologist and take a smear from the vagina.
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 12 year old daughter has white discharge
for almost a year now. We went to the clinic to see our doctor. She refused to accept us.
asked her to give us a referral so that we could pass the analysis, she also refused, said that she did not know where to send us, they also went to the gynecologist, the gynecologist also did not accept, she said she does not accept girls.
I ask you to help me, in January she will be 13 years old and there is still no menstruation

Natasha, the appearance of white discharge in a girl in most cases indicates the imminent appearance of menstruation.
However, it is also impossible to exclude the presence of an inflammatory process in a child.
In any case, it is necessary to consult a pediatric gynecologist and a pediatric endocrinologist.
Each 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 they will tell you exactly who to contact on this issue.

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

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

Puberty is a possible cause of yellow discharge in a girl.

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

The girl has yellow discharge. Maybe it's vulvovaginitis.

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

Most often, girls under the age of 8 are ill, which is associated with the peculiarities of the vaginal microflora in childhood. At a young age, before the onset of sexual development, there are no lactic acid bacteria in the microflora of the girl's vagina, the main function of which is to protect against infection. The absence of lactobacilli in combination with a weakened immune system or an allergic history are favorable conditions for the growth and reproduction of pathogens. Vulvovaginitis with the appearance of yellow discharge in a girl is usually caused by streptococcus, enterococcus, fungal microorganisms, staphylococcus aureus, and also E. coli.

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

1. Infection:

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

2. Exposure to chemicals:

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

3. Mechanical damage to the vaginal mucosa:

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

The girl has yellow vaginal discharge. What to do?

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

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

In no case do not self-medicate! The use of herbal baths or other home remedies does not eliminate the cause of the appearance of yellow discharge in girls, but only erases the symptoms of the disease, thereby complicating the diagnosis process.

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

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

The girl has yellow discharge. What to treat?

The treatment plan for vulvovaginitis is determined individually after evaluating the results of the studies. Symptomatic therapy includes the use of powders and baths to reduce itching and redness. The elimination of pathogenic microorganisms is carried out by prescribing antibiotic therapy, as well as the use of special suppositories and ointments for the sanitation of the vagina. To exclude the recurrence of the inflammatory process, with yellow discharge in girls, drugs are prescribed to strengthen the immune system, namely, complexes of vitamins and minerals. To restore the microflora of the vagina, eubiotics are used - preparations containing bifidus and lactobacilli.

Many mistakenly assume that white discharge in girls can appear only after the onset of menstruation, which is due to the increased activity of the organs of the reproductive system. But it is not. Beli can be observed at any age - in a newborn, school, adolescence, etc. And what factors provoke their appearance, you will now find out.

What is considered normal?

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

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In newborns

Allocations in newborn girls appear at about 2 to 3 weeks of age. They do not have an unpleasant odor and do not irritate the delicate skin of the crumbs. Sometimes there may be streaks of blood, which is also normal.

This is due to 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 drops sharply, which causes the onset of a sexual crisis, which is accompanied not only by the appearance of secretions, but also by an increase in 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 labia of the newborn do not swell, do not peel, do not turn red, etc.), then mommy should not worry and run with her baby to the hospital to take tests.

Important! If a little girl has profuse leucorrhoea of a permanent 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 to 8 also have white vaginal discharge. And this is due to the onset of puberty, during which an active process of puberty occurs.

During this age period, the body again experiences an 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 be observed for about 4 - 5 years.

But it must be understood that the discharge from girls normally has a mucous consistency, they are 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 are already beginning to actively produce sex hormones, which is accompanied by profuse leucorrhoea. And they appear only on certain days of the menstrual cycle. So, often in girls at the age of 11 there is white mucus from the vagina during the period when she was supposed to have her period. After the first menstruation, which usually occurs at the age of 13 or 14, and the full formation of the hormonal background, they disappear.

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

What is not the norm?

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

At this age, vaginal discharge of any kind, including leucorrhoea in girls, is absent, since during this age period the ovaries produce too few hormones. Their appearance is considered a direct sign of hormonal imbalance or the development of inflammation in the vagina.

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

And if a girl aged 1-7 years has white mucus, it should be shown to the 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 secret with a smell begins to stand out, which can provoke irritation on the skin of the labia.

When a girl has discharge, it is necessary to pay special attention to their nature, that is, to color, smell, consistency, and so on. If they turn yellow or greenish, an unpleasant pungent odor appears, contain streaks of blood and lumps resembling cottage cheese, then this is a serious reason to see a doctor. Such symptoms mean the development of inflammatory diseases in the pelvic organs.

Often, the appearance of copious discharge in girls aged 12 years and older is observed with the development of vulvitis, vulvovaginitis, or candidiasis. These diseases occur due to a decrease in immunity and are treated, in principle, easily, if, of course, you seek medical help in time.

White fluid from the vagina may come out in adolescents and young children due to:

Prolonged use of antibacterial drugs that violate the vaginal microflora, after which the growth of opportunistic microorganisms is activated.
Transferred diseases of the respiratory tract.
infections.
Allergic reactions (can occur both on synthetics and on personal care products).
Intestinal lesions by helminthic invasion.
Metabolic disorders (observed mainly with overweight or the 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, improper washing technique, etc.).

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

At 15 and 17 years old, girls often attend various events during the summer holidays, where they have to use public toilets. At the same time, they use wet wipes, which can not only provoke the appearance of allergic reactions due to the high content of flavors in themselves, but also the development of infections, especially if they are used after a bowel movement. The fact is that incorrect movements during their application can cause the penetration of feces into the vagina, which will lead to serious consequences.

After a bowel movement, toilet paper or napkins must be used correctly. All movements must be carried out upward, in the direction of the lower back, and not the vagina. The same goes for washing. Movement during such procedures should occur from the pubis to the priest, and not vice versa. In addition, you need to ensure 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.

It is necessary to understand that nothing happens just like that. Everything has its own reason. And if suddenly the girl has leucorrhoea, which was not previously observed, or they change their character, you should immediately go to the doctor. Only he will be able to establish the exact cause of their occurrence and, if necessary, prescribe treatment.