Discharge in a 13 year old girl. Discharge in girls: what is normal and what is not. Important reason: poor hygiene

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. Physiological norm It is considered when the leucorrhoea is colorless or has a white color, a specific odor, and without inclusions. A teenage girl experiences white discharge when her hormonal levels 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;
• 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 genitourinary system. And if the child has intense vaginal discharge, which is also accompanied by pain syndrome and itching, and the discharge is bloody, purulent, and has an 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 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 using ointments and douching with decoctions of medicinal herbs 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 food 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 (well, or more) months, I’ve been experiencing 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 male organ it was in 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 have always had it and always in different ways, sometimes it is 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.

1. Hello. This is a variant of the norm - mucous discharge during ovulation. This indicates the beginning of the functioning of the ovaries, which produce eggs. During the period of their release, transparent or whitish discharge appears (this will repeat almost every month, throughout their normal functioning). This also indicates the possibility of pregnancy when intimacy begins (even at this age). Now your cycle is beginning to form, so both menstruation and leucorrhoea (their appearance or absence, duration, character and quantity are different) - everything is gradually returning to normal. The unpleasant odor does not fit into big picture, so if the discharge continues and increases, talk to your mother; you may still have to consult a specialist to rule out inflammation.

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 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 itching 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 glands internal secretion and the abilities of endometrial and vaginal goblet cells. 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 profuse vaginal discharge, regardless of menstrual cycle + additional symptoms in the form of nagging abdominal pain radiating to the genitals, cycle disorders or other signs may indicate inflammatory processes of 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.

2. Hello. Profuse leucorrhoea is alarming symptom. It may be a sign of an inflammatory process, fungal infection, or endocrine pathology. Therefore, you need to tell your mother about this as early as possible and go through necessary examinations. The earlier the pathology is detected, the faster and easier you will get rid of this unpleasant symptom. Gradually everything will get better. There may be no reason for concern, but only a doctor can judge this based on the examinations performed.

   • • Hello. The first periods can be of varying intensity, often it is just a smear against the background of leucorrhoea, so perhaps this is the beginning of the formation of the menstrual cycle. This is individual for each woman: perhaps after such discharge menstruation will begin (carry a pad with you at all times in order to react in time) or similar discharge may occur for a certain time (1-2-3 months) until regular menstruation begins. Be sure to talk to your mother or another woman close enough to you - she will support you and explain many of the nuances - you should not be shy in this matter, but you will understand this later. Now just trust and talk to someone about this topic. Best wishes.

Hello. I'm 12 years old, leucorrhoea is a year old, my hair is... intimate area yes, there are armpits but not much, the 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.

3. Hello. Sometimes vaginal discharge before the onset of menstruation is normal if it is clear or whitish-transparent, odorless and light. This is a sign of the beginning of the functioning of the ovaries and the maturation of eggs. If the discharge is profuse, accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen, radiating to the genitals, curdled and with an unpleasant odor - this may be a sign of inflammation and you need to tell your mother about it. All these problems need to be resolved in a timely manner - perhaps this is also a variant of the norm. But if this is a sign of any disease, it is important to diagnose and treat it in a timely manner so that it does not turn into chronic form. All these problems can subsequently affect your women's health and your ability to have a child. There is no need to be afraid - no one will do anything bad to you, even if you have to consult a doctor, maybe they will just look at your stomach, do an ultrasound and blood and urine tests.

Hello. I am 14 years old. I have a lot of anxiety white discharge. I'm masturbating. I decided to somehow stick my finger into the vagina, there was a large number of white mucus (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 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 they are 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 started on April 25, 2015. Before that I had leucorrhoea, after three months I had brown discharge, but there were no more whites. It’s already February 2016 and I still haven’t had my period. And again the white discharge began, sometimes profusely

• Hello. The period of establishing menstruation varies individually, but their long absence after the imaginary onset is an alarming sign. It is necessary to consult a pediatric gynecologist, do an ultrasound of the reproductive organs and, if necessary, an endocrinologist. Perhaps the hormonal changes in the body have failed and the sooner we can normalize the hormonal levels or rule out other pathologies of the genitourinary system (inflammation, ovarian cysts), problems with the thyroid gland. Talk to your mom and get tested as soon as possible. These symptoms can occur normally; it is necessary to exclude various pathological changes, which will only get worse 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 Bladder, urethra, ovaries or vagina, and these problems cannot be neglected. It is necessary to get tested - general analysis blood and urine 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. In most municipal health care institutions ( antenatal clinics at the clinics) there is 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 the conditions complete absence sexual life (the likelihood of infections transmitted primarily through sexual contact is excluded) and personal hygiene, one can think about an imbalance in the vaginal microflora (yes, bacteria live there too), called dysbiosis. 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 was always present, and current situation– 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 problems that arise. unpleasant sensations. 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 girl should be attentive to her health, because her ability to bear and give birth in the future directly depends on this healthy child. 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 and occurs as a result of suppression of activity 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.

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

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

What kind of discharge is normal for girls?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Approximately a month after birth, a period called “neutral” begins in the girl’s development. It lasts until about 7-8 years, and is characterized by hormonal “rest”, and the girl has practically no physiological discharge from the vagina. Upon reaching prepubertal age, the activity of the gonads is activated, and the secretion of vaginal discharge becomes more active, right up to the first menstruation. Then the discharge becomes cyclical.

Causes of discharge in girls

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

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

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

Symptoms accompanying discharge in girls

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

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

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

Diagnosis of pathological discharge

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

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

Treatment of vaginal discharge

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

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

Prevention of discharge in girls

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

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

Older girls should wash their genitals every morning and evening.

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

Leucorrhoea occurs in girls of any age, even in newborns. In some cases they are caused by physiology, in others they require contacting a specialist.

Just like in women, leucorrhoea in girls can be of different shades, cause discomfort or be almost invisible. Timely detection of discharge depends on the attention of the mother and the daughter’s ability to tell about it. Treatment, if necessary, is prescribed by a pediatric gynecologist based on test results.

A girl's first leucorrhoea

The very first discharge in a girl’s life appears within a week or two after birth. They are caused by the maternal hormone estrogen, which causes hormonal shifts. Newborn leucorrhoea looks like a yellow-white mucous discharge. They can be very strong, and this is considered normal.

Appearance of the first leucorrhoea

The nature of physiological leucorrhoea in newborns is based on the accumulation of glycogen in the cells of the vaginal mucosa. It is this substance that is formed from the influence of maternal estrogen remaining in the baby’s blood after birth. This glycogen is joined by gram-positive bacteria - Dederlein rods. They are an integral part of the vaginal microflora. Together, glycogen and Dederlein's rods form specific secretions. Their number is proportional to the volume of these bacteria.

Mom should not worry about the appearance of such leucorrhoea in a girl. For your own peace of mind, you can have your baby’s smear tested. The secretion should not contain leukocytes. Mom should bathe her daughter every day. No treatment required.

When does the first leucorrhoea end?

Leucorrhoea in newborns stops 2 weeks after birth. Then, until about 8-9 years old, the baby will not have any physiological secretions. If a mother notices leucorrhoea on her diaper or panties, she should consult a pediatric gynecologist.

Puberty discharge

Puberty begins at age 9 and lasts until age 17-18. These figures may vary, since the development of each girl is individual. During this period, the baby becomes an adult girl with fully formed reproductive function. At the age of 9, changes in hormonal levels begin, while in different girls it can occur later - from 11-12 years. In general, this age depends on the onset of menstruation - it begins 2 years before their appearance.

Leucorrhoea during puberty looks like this:

Without smell

Less viscous

Average quantity

The girl notices sticky, mucous stains on her panties. Discharge color: slightly yellowish, white, cloudy, rarely transparent. In older teenage girls, leucorrhoea occurs constantly, with varying intensity. They have physiological causes and do not require treatment.

When does constant leucorrhoea begin?

After menarche (the first menstruation), the menstrual cycle normalizes within a year or two. Leucorrhoea takes on a cyclical character, characteristic of a woman.

Other causes of teenage leucorrhoea

In adolescents, in addition to physiological discharge, pathological discharge is possible. They are associated with the following situations:

- infections

- irritation

- mechanical

- general reasons.

Pathological leucorrhoea looks different on panties (depending on the cause):

- purulent

- with blood

- sometimes foamy

- there is almost always bad smell

- often accompanied by itching and diaper rash.

Infectious leucorrhoea

Infection always leads to inflammatory process. It occurs when infected through domestic contact (in adolescent girls under 10-12 years of age), and in older adolescents (up to 17 years of age) through sexual contact. As a rule, infectious leucorrhoea is characteristic of girls under 12 years of age. In older teenagers, the nature of such diseases is different, since their vagina self-cleanses. That is why inflammation is not typical for them.

Classification

Infections in girls under 12 years of age can be divided into the following groups:

1. Primary: colpitis, cervicitis, vulvitis, vulvovaginitis, infections from the STD group due to household infection (for example, syphilis).

2. Secondary: insufficient ovarian function, diabetes mellitus, exudative diathesis, obesity, helminthic infestation.

What does leucorrhoea look like from inflammation?

Inflammatory diseases of the reproductive organs in adolescents manifest themselves as follows:

- a large amount of leucorrhoea

- swelling of the vulvar and vaginal mucosa

- itching, redness, irritation, burning of the mucous membrane

- erosion of the perineum, sometimes - microcracks in the skin.

Features of discharge in girls

For adolescents over 12 years of age, diseases from the STD group (sexually transmitted diseases) are typical. Some of them, for example, chlamydia, syphilis, are dangerous due to the risk of household infection. Many begin asymptomatically and then develop signs characteristic of inflammation.

This development of diseases from this group makes diagnosis difficult in adolescents, especially under the age of 12, when a pediatric gynecologist may not suspect the presence of such an infection. Girls from families at risk for STDs should be screened for sexually transmitted diseases.

In adolescents, depending on the cause of the disease, leucorrhoea looks like this:

1. Bacterial vulvovaginitis, colpitis, vulvitis: yellow-greenish, thick, abundant.

2. Allergic vulvovaginitis: translucent, mucous leucorrhoea with a dry state of the epithelium of the vagina and vulva.

3. Bacterial vaginosis: milky or grayish in color with a fishy odor.

4. Worms in the gastrointestinal tract intestinal tract: There is little discharge, but there is severe itching of the vulva and perineum.

5. Foreign object in the vagina: purulent leucorrhoea with an unpleasant, fetid odor.

Important reason: poor hygiene

Leucorrhoea often occurs in teenage girls due to poor hygiene. The mother needs to wash her daughter 2 times a day, and if the cleanliness of the labia and perineum is not ensured, leucorrhoea of ​​an infectious nature will occur. The cause of the infection in this case will be bacteria from the vulva.

It is important to teach a girl intimate hygiene from childhood. At the age of 5-6 years, a baby should be able to wash herself. Standard: morning and evening, but better after each visit to the toilet.

The following conditions lead to leucorrhoea of ​​common causes:

- heart diseases

- powerful emotions

- metabolic disease

- pulmonary tuberculosis (leucorrhoea from intoxication).

In these cases, there is mucous leucorrhoea of ​​a milky or transparent color. The girl notices wet, mucous stains on her panties. There are no changes in the vagina itself, but redness of the epithelium may appear due to irritation.

How to treat discharge in teenagers?

Treatment of vaginal discharge in girls after 12 years of age begins with a detailed diagnosis. The mother needs to take her daughter to the pediatric gynecologist. It is important that the mother does not self-medicate. Taking into account the specifics and cause of the disease, treatment in most cases is local. It includes douching and personal hygiene.

Many people believe that vaginal discharge can only appear in adult women or girls who are sexually active. But a similar problem is often identified in childhood. Mothers will certainly be alarmed if discharge suddenly appears in girls, and they will want to find out more about this problem: why it occurs, how it proceeds and what is required to eliminate the symptoms. But the most reliable information can only be obtained from a qualified specialist.

Normal situation

Before analyzing any violations, you should understand how physiological processes occur in the child’s body. During the newborn period - usually at 2 weeks of life - girls may experience vaginal discharge: mucous, profuse and even mixed with blood. Along with this, engorgement of the baby’s mammary glands is noted, and when pressure is applied to the nipples, a thick white liquid is released - colostrum. This is transient, i.e. transitory physiological state, which is called a hormonal crisis.

These changes are due to the influence of estrogens received in utero from the mother. In addition, hormonal substances pass through human milk. But this is quite normal and should not cause concern, because everything will return to normal by the end of the newborn period. From the 4th week, a period of relative hormonal rest begins in the girl’s body, which continues until puberty. Then the fully mature ovaries begin to produce their own estrogens, which, along with other hormones, are responsible for the menstrual cycle.

Reasons for deviations

Thus, we can say that a girl should not have any vaginal discharge until she is 8 years old. Otherwise, you need to look for the cause of the violations and try to eliminate them. Many believe that such a symptom indicates an infectious process in the child’s genitals. And this is true - starting from the age of three common cause discharge becomes colpitis or vulvovaginitis. Its causative agents are various microbes: bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses. Sometimes a specific urogenital infection can develop, for example, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis or chlamydia, the source of which is most often the mother, and the girl becomes infected during childbirth or through household means.

Another common cause is vaginal dysbiosis (in other words, bacterial vaginosis). It develops due to a violation of the natural balance of the microflora of the genital tract. The fact is that children who are on breastfeeding, the vaginal flora consists mainly of lactobacilli, and later their place is taken by enterococci and bifidobacteria, which have less pronounced protective properties.

Due to the low content of estrogen in a child who has stopped receiving it through mother’s milk, local immunity is reduced, which contributes to the development of opportunistic flora in the vagina. And additional factors are often the following:

• Failure to comply with hygiene rules.
• Children's and general infections.
• Allergic reactions.
• Constitutional anomalies (diathesis).
• Helminthic infestations.
• Intestinal dysbiosis.
• Pathology of the urinary tract.
• Taking antibiotics (by mother and child).

Quite often, discharge appears in girls when they begin to attend preschool institutions. Social adaptation often has a stressful effect on immune system child, because she is faced with new microbial agents that she did not know before. The baby begins to get sick more often, and against this background, discharge may appear. At an older age, the child’s failure to comply with personal hygiene plays a role, especially when the first menstruation begins. But each situation requires careful analysis and diagnosis, which is what the doctor does.

The cause of vaginal discharge in childhood is most often vulvovaginitis or dysbiosis, which is facilitated by many other factors - both internal and external.

Symptoms

Any disease has its Clinical signs, helping the doctor make an assumption about the diagnosis. If we are talking about pathological discharge, then their characteristic signs should be noted:

1. Color: yellowish, cloudy white, gray, green, brown.
2. Unpleasant odor: sweetish, ammoniacal, sour, “fishy.”
3. Consistency: liquid, thick, curd-like.
4. Quantity: abundant or scanty.

By appearance one can even say about the probable causative agent of the infection. For example, the appearance of green discharge in a girl often indicates the development of pyogenic microbes, including gonococcus. And white and curd-like deposits on the genitals indicate thrush (candidiasis). Liquid, thick and foamy discharge can occur with trichomoniasis, and gray, creamy and fishy discharge can occur with vaginal dysbiosis.

If we are talking about vulvovaginitis, then children may complain of itching and burning in the external genital area. In addition, dysuric disorders are often observed in the form of frequent urge to go to the toilet, pain or pain when urinating, which is the result of the penetration of microbes into the urethra. On examination, you may notice redness in the area of ​​the vaginal vestibule. But with bacterial vaginosis, such manifestations will be absent.

Additional diagnostics

To find out why a girl’s discharge appeared at 4 years old, you should carry out additional diagnostics. The doctor will prescribe the necessary tests to help establish the source of pathological symptoms, determine the type of pathogen and its distribution in the child’s body. Such studies will be:

• General blood and urine analysis.
• Blood biochemistry (antibodies to infections, helminths, markers of inflammation).
• Smear and analysis of secretions (microscopic, bacteriological, PCR, antibiotic sensitivity).
• Urine culture.
• Allergy tests.
• Analysis of stool for dysbacteriosis and worm eggs.

From instrumental studies can perform an ultrasound (kidney, bladder, pelvis) to exclude inflammatory diseases and spread of infection in the vertical direction. In addition, the pediatrician can refer the mother and girl to a consultation with a urologist and pediatric gynecologist.

Treatment

Pathological discharge in a 5-year-old girl, as well as a similar problem at another age, always require adequate treatment. Therapeutic measures are carried out strictly on an individual basis, taking into account the characteristics of the child’s body and the type of pathogen identified.

Increased attention is being paid to how general principles child care. This is important not only in terms of prevention, but also allows you to get the best effect from treatment and prevent the progression of the disease. Mom should consider the following recommendations:

1. Monitor the hygiene and cleanliness of the child’s genitals.
2. When washing, do not overdo it with soap and other products.
3. Monitor your diet (if breastfeeding) and follow a diet for a girl (exclude possible allergens).
4. Change underwear and bed linen frequently.
5. Treat in time infectious diseases.
6. Sanitate chronic foci of infection.

In addition, you should try to avoid contact with sick people, and try to behave as much as possible. healthy image life.

Normalization of lifestyle and hygienic conditions has great importance not only for prevention, but also has a positive effect on the outcome of treatment.

Medicines

Discharge in girls aged four years, just like in older children, should be treated with medication. Therapy should be aimed at destroying the causative agent of the infection, normalizing the vaginal and intestinal microflora, increasing the local and general immune defense of the body. For this purpose they use various drugs:

• Antibiotics.
• Antifungal.
• Antihelminthic.
• Probiotics.
• Immunocorrectors.
• Vitamins.
• Antioxidants.

The prescription of antimicrobial agents is justified only after receiving the result of a microbial sensitivity test. Local treatment is widely used antiseptic solutions(rinsing), ointments (applications), herbal decoctions (baths). Only the doctor will tell you which specific drug to use, and the woman must follow all his recommendations. In combination with preventive measures this will be crucial in eliminating the discharge and completely healing the child.

Discharge in 11-year-old girls is a reason to consult a gynecologist. This is often how various infectious diseases manifest themselves. But it also happens that discharge in children, both girls and boys, occurs for physiological reasons. Let's talk about which discharges parents should be alarmed about and which ones they shouldn't, in more detail.

Discharge in girls is a normal physiological reaction to the production of estrogen. If the discharge began in an 11-year-old girl, this is most likely a sign of infection. Often, girls themselves transfer pathogenic microorganisms from the rectum to the vaginal area, which is why various infectious diseases occur. They are activated when immunity decreases, as well as due to improper washing. In this case, the infection can develop quite quickly.

By the age of 11, girls begin adolescence. At this time, menstruation usually arrives, and vulvaginitis (inflammatory diseases) gradually disappear. They may arise due to non-compliance intimate hygiene and uncontrolled use of antibiotics, which disrupts the vaginal microflora.

What does the different color of a girl's discharge mean?
White discharge usually appears before the start of your first period. They are odorless and do not cause much discomfort. White discharge can also be caused by candidiasis, which occurs due to reduced immunity and long-term antibiotic therapy.
White discharge can also appear in boys as young as 11 years old. There is no need to be afraid, since the reason, in this case, is physiological in nature. The white discharge is a special secretion, smegma, produced by the tizon glands. Smegma is especially prominent during puberty. To prevent it from causing discomfort, the teenager must be taught the rules of personal hygiene.
Yellow discharge in an 11-year-old girl is almost always a sign of bacterial vulvovaginitis, which is caused by coccal flora. Green discharge is a sign of Trichomonas, which children can become infected with at home. This disease often causes pain when urinating.
Bloody discharge in an 11-year-old girl can be observed if she has menstrual function. Usually, bleeding in an 11-year-old girl they cause physical and emotional stress, diseases of various organs and intoxication of the body.

Parents should be aware that bleeding in a girl may be a sign of a hidden pathology: a blood clotting defect. In any case, if a child of 11 years old has such discharge, he or she should definitely see a doctor.

The reason why certain discharges occur is determined by the gynecologist. He examines the child, takes the necessary swabs, and inquires about the diseases that the girl previously suffered from. If the test results reveal any pathology, the doctor prescribes effective scheme treatment.