Strong discharge from a girl. The nature and causes of discharge in girls at an early age

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 the mother, which, after birth, leave her body naturally after a while. 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, 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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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 whites are 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 described, we can assume inflammation or layering of the infectious process, 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 and 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 (it was uncomfortable to sit and squeeze the genitals, put on tight panties that 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 need to talk about this with your mom or another family member - tell me what happened while riding a bike (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 leucorrhea has been released 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 profuse 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, it is necessary to examine and clarify the cause. Consult with your mother, specify all the symptoms and the need to contact a specialist. There is nothing to worry about, 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 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, without smell.
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 a 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 reproductive period until the hormonal activity subsides completely. If the leucorrhoea is 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 periods have been going 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 a dentist examination of the same frequency, even if nothing bothers you) 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".
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 I first 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 a 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. After a couple of days, she fell ill again, the diagnosis was purulent tonsillitis and antibiotics were prescribed again, her immunity was imprisoned. 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 test, she also refused, she said that she didn’t know where to send us, they also went to the gynecologist, the gynecologist also didn’t accept, said she didn’t 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.

White discharge in girls and women - is it 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.

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 genital organs, hormonal imbalance, or the presence of an infectious disease.

Vaginal discharge is the norm not only in adult women and sexually mature girls. This feature is also inherent in little girls. Immediately after the birth of a newborn girl, physiological leucorrhoea is secreted from the genital tract, which is divided into normal (physiological) and pathological (associated with one or another deviation, disease).

What kind of discharge is normal in girls?

Discharge from the vagina is characteristic of the female body of any age and they occur as a result of the normal functioning and cleansing of the organs of the reproductive system. This specific secret contains:

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

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

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

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

In some cases, a girl in the neonatal period (in the first few weeks of life) may have a bloody, rather abundant secret, similar to menstruation, from the vagina. 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 intake of too much maternal hormones into the body of a newborn: first through the placenta, and then with mother's milk. This condition goes away on its own and does not need any treatment.

Approximately one month after birth, the development of the girl begins a period called "neutral". It lasts up to about 7-8 years, and is distinguished by hormonal "peace", and the physiological discharge from the vagina in the girl is practically absent. Upon reaching prepubertal age, the activity of the sex glands is activated, and the secretion of the vaginal discharge becomes more active, right up to the first menstruation. Then the selections become cyclical.

Causes of discharge in girls

Pathological discharge from the genital slit in girls can 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 hygiene of the genital organs;
diseases of the urinary tract;
hormonal imbalance in the body;
diabetes mellitus (can provoke fungal vulvovaginitis);
transfer of infectious agents from the rectum to the vagina and vulva;
hypothermia;
helminthic invasion;
antibiotic treatment;
mechanical damage to the walls of the vagina and vulva.

In little girls, the lactic acid bacteria characteristic of the microflora of adult women are absent in the vagina. These microorganisms are one of the steps to protect women's health, therefore, in their absence, infections develop especially quickly. In this regard, the introduction of pathological agents into the genitals very often in girls ends with vulvovaginitis, accompanied by abnormal discharge.

Symptoms accompanying discharge in girls

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

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

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

Diagnosis of pathological secretions

Diagnosis of diseases associated with pathological discharge from the vagina in a girl is carried out by a pediatric gynecologist. After contacting this specialist, a number of examinations and analyzes are prescribed:

general tests - blood and urine;
sowing (smear) from the vagina, to identify bacterial agents that provoked inflammation;
stool analysis to determine intestinal dysbacteriosis 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 to 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 examination of the child. There are such options:

if necessary, foreign objects that irritate the mucous membrane of the vulva or vagina are removed;
after determining the type of infectious agent, local and general drug therapy is carried out. In each case, an individual approach to the treatment of the patient is used, taking into account all the features of the course of the disease, anamnesis, chronic ailments and the age of the girl. For treatment, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral drugs, as well as drugs that relieve inflammation and normalize the vaginal microflora, can be prescribed;
with a detected helminthic invasion, in addition to the child, all family members are also treated to prevent relapses;
hormone 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, decoctions of medicinal herbs. It can also be prescribed therapy in the form of lubrication with ointments or creams;
the key to a speedy recovery is the regular change of underwear and bed linen;
the acute stage of the disease may require bed rest;
if the discharge is provoked by diseases of the excretory (urinary) system, appropriate treatment is carried out, more often with the use of antibiotics. In addition, a special drinking regimen is needed: the patient should drink at least 2 liters of fluid per day, including fruit drinks and decoctions with antiseptic properties.

Prevention of discharge in girls

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

Proper intimate hygiene. It is necessary to wash the genitals after each stool; make sure that in this case the 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 are not desirable to be carried out using soap. It is worth washing only the parts of the genital organs that are accessible to the eye and not trying to crawl 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 daily in the morning and evening.

Very young girls need to change their diapers as often as possible. Arrange "ventilation" of the genitals, that is, leave the child naked several times a day.
After washing, you need to use a soft clean towel or diaper. Movements should not be rough, but only blotting.
It is necessary to change underwear daily, after the morning toilet. Panties should be made of natural fabrics, not compress or drag the body.
Treatment of chronic diseases of the genitourinary system.
Regular health check-ups.

Any in girls is a serious reason to contact a gynecologist. If in women the discharge can be explained by the influence of the hormone estrogen, then in girls, most likely, the infection. The disease can develop as a result of a reduced immune system. Often in girls, discharge is observed after a viral-respiratory or bacterial disease. Allocations can occur if the child does not adhere to the elementary rules of hygiene.

Every mother should understand that discharge from girls and women is not the same thing. In girls, the infection can enter the vagina from the rectum.

Causes of discharge in girls

An infectious disease most often develops due to the fact that the reproductive system has not yet matured, and there are no necessary lactic acid bacteria in the vaginal microflora (they are the main protector of women).

Until the age of 8, a girl's vaginal microflora is not at all protected. At the same time, vulvovaginitis (inflammation in the vagina and genital organs) up to 11-13 years of age occurs extremely rarely. The disease can develop only after menstruation appears or if the girl has to drink various antibiotics for a long time.

Before menstruation, white discharge is normal, which is odorless and does not bring a feeling of discomfort.

Attention! Yellow discharge always speaks of an infectious disease, so it is urgent to pass all smears and tests to identify the causative agent of the disease.

The following diseases lead to pathological discharge in girls:

bacterial nature . With it, the mucous membrane of the genital organs swells, a small amount of yellow discharge appears. Near the labia, you can notice a pustular inflammatory process of the skin. The disease is most often provoked by coccal flora.
Enterobiasis (worms) often lead to an inflammatory process in the vagina. Especially enterobiasis is observed in girls who go to kindergarten. Harmful bacteria (enterococcus and E. coli) enter the vagina from the intestines. The child is worried about severe pain at night, unbearable itching. To make a diagnosis, a swab is taken from the vagina, and an additional fecal analysis for a worm is given.
Foreign body in the vagina . Often little girls can introduce themselves into something inside the vagina - balls, threads, toilet paper. As a consequence - a damaged cervix, vaginal walls. This is very dangerous, because a serious inflammatory process begins in girls, which is accompanied by purulent, brown or bloody discharge. The temperature may rise, unbearable pain worries. In this situation, it is necessary to consult a gynecologist as soon as possible, perhaps he will help to pull out a foreign object and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
refers to a chronic disease, often leads to excessive dryness of the mucous membrane and swelling of the vulva.
Candidiasis(thrush) is transmitted not only sexually. A girl may already be born with Candida if the mother suffered from thrush throughout the pregnancy. Candidiasis occurs against the background of reduced immunity, after prolonged use of antibiotics.
Allergic reaction on pads, soap, intimate gel. In girls after 11 years of age who already have menstruation, the vagina and external genitalia are hypersensitive to everything, so you need to be extremely careful when choosing different hygiene products.
Trichomonas . A girl can become infected with a venereal disease during childbirth or through everyday life. In this situation, a large amount of foamy green discharge is observed. In addition to trichomoniasis, the girl also develops urethritis - unbearable pain when urinating.

Treatment of discharge in girls

Refuse soap, different types of gels for washing, it is best to use only clean boiled water.
Be sure to wash the girl after using the toilet - from front to back, so bacteria cannot get into the vagina. Teach the girl to wash herself daily.
In case of strong secretions, it is recommended to rinse the girl with potassium permanganate, it is also necessary to make baths with chamomile and calendula.
The girl needs to be washed very carefully, parting the labia a little.
Buy only high-quality underwear for a child made from natural fabrics, synthetics can cause irritation and serious inflammation.
To prevent the inflammatory process of the skin of the perineum, it is necessary to use zinc ointment and castor oil.

If the above methods are ineffective, you should immediately consult with your doctor. It is urgent to consult a doctor if the discharge is thick, profuse and smells unpleasant. Symptoms may indicate a serious infectious disease.

Each girl needs an individual approach. Be sure to take into account the age and chronic infections of the child. Then the causative agent of vulvovaginitis is established, an analysis is made for sensitivity to the antibiotic.

In the acute course of the disease, it is necessary to adhere to bed rest. If confirmed, all family members undergo treatment. Herbal infusions, antiseptic solutions, anti-inflammatory ointments will help alleviate the condition.

During the treatment of discharge in a girl with various diseases, it is important to provide the child with healthy vitamin nutrition. Also, change bedding as often as possible.

Thus, it is easier to prevent discharge in girls than to treat it. To do this, the child must lead a healthy lifestyle. The girl should not come into contact with adults and children who are carriers of a viral or bacterial disease. Use antibiotics for a child with extreme caution, in no case increase the dosage. Monitor the health of the girl from an early age so that there are no problems in the future.

Far from the last role in the health of the reproductive system of a woman is played by vaginal discharge (leucorrhoea). By the color, quantity and consistency of vaginal discharge, one can judge the presence of an inflammatory process in the pelvic organs, hormonal imbalance, or the presence of an infectious agent in the body. In addition, by the nature of whites, one can determine the readiness for conception, but this only applies to a mature female body.

Are there normal discharges in girls? This question arises for every mother who first encountered her daughter's soiled panties. The concern of parents for their child in this case is quite due, since discharge from a girl can be a sign of an inflammatory disease that requires immediate treatment. In what cases do you need to see a doctor, and what kind of discharge in girls is considered normal?

What should be the discharge of a girl in the norm?

As it turned out, in the presence of leucorrhoea, girls have nothing to worry about. Starting from birth, discharge in girls is nothing more than the result of the functioning of the reproductive system and the self-cleaning of the vagina from foreign microorganisms.

Normal discharge in a girl is mucous, clear or whitish in color, with threadlike or crumbly elements. For example, if bacteria predominate in the composition, vaginal discharge may turn yellow or yellow-green, which indicates the presence of an inflammatory-infectious process.

The composition of whites for girls includes:

epithelial cells lining the vagina;
mucus produced by the glands;
microorganisms for which the vagina is a habitat;
leukocytes, etc.

Discharge in girls after birth.

Already a week after birth, quite abundant discharge is released from the girl's vagina, which can be muco-bloody or mucous in nature. In addition, there is a slight engorgement of the mammary glands, and when pressed, a thick liquid resembling colostrum can be released from the nipples. This condition is absolutely normal and is called a hormonal (sexual) crisis. These changes are a response to increased levels of the mother's hormones, which previously came through the placenta, and after birth entered the body of the girl with breast milk. As a rule, by the 4th week of life, as the supply of sex hormones from the mother decreases, the discharge from the girl completely stops. Treatment, as such, is not required, it is enough to maintain the girl's personal hygiene.

In the period from the 1st month to 7-8 years, there comes a time of hormonal "calm". Due to the low concentration of hormones, the amount of mucus produced by the glands is significantly reduced, as a result of which, the physiological secretions in girls stop. During this period, young girls are most susceptible to the appearance of inflammatory diseases, due to the absence of lactic acid bacteria in the vaginal microflora, which protect against infection and appear during puberty.

The nature of vaginal discharge in girls during puberty.

After a long pause, at about 7-8 years old, when a new stage in sexual development begins - the puberty period, leucorrhoea in girls resumes. This is due to the fact that serious hormonal changes occur in the body of a young lady, which prepare the immature reproductive system for the onset of the first menstruation (menarche). Physiological secretions in girls usually appear a year or two before menarche, and with the normalization of the menstrual cycle, they become cyclical. The discharge of a girl in the phase of puberty is mucous, plentiful, more viscous, without an unpleasant odor.

Pathological discharge from a girl. What is the reason?

As a rule, pathological discharge is spoken of in cases where the leucorrhea in girls becomes more abundant, acquires a yellow or greenish tint, and also has an unpleasant odor. Such discharge in girls occurs in the presence of vulvovaginitis or vulvitis - inflammation of the vaginal mucosa. The pathological process is a consequence of the multiplication of pathogens inhabiting the vulva, which is facilitated by the alkaline reaction of the vagina and the scarcity of the mucous secretion.

Factors contributing to the occurrence of pathological discharge in girls:

Weakened immunity. If there is an infection of bacterial or viral etiology, the child's body's defenses are spent on fighting pathogens, as a result of which conditionally pathogenic bacteria begin to multiply in the vagina. In addition, with a weakened immune system, the inflammatory process in the vagina can be provoked by bacteria of the skin or intestines. With the deterioration of local immunity, the microflora of the vagina is disturbed and vaginal dysbacteriosis, or bacterial vaginosis, occurs.

The immune defense of the child's body is also reduced due to stress, hypothermia, and also as a result of malnutrition, in which the child does not receive enough essential vitamins and minerals.

Non-compliance with the rules of personal hygiene. Improper washing, dirty hands in a child, swimming in contaminated water bodies can provoke the occurrence of pathological discharge in girls.

Worm invasion. In some situations, vulvovaginitis occurs against the background of enterobiasis, which is provoked by pinworms - small worms that affect the lower colon. They can crawl into the vagina, bringing intestinal flora into it, causing severe pain and itching. The presence of scratching in the area of the perineum and external genitalia is the main sign of the presence of pinworms.

Infection that is sexually transmitted(chlamydia, trichomonas, mycoplasmas, herpes virus, etc.)

Allergic diseases. Allergic children prone to exudative diathesis develop vulvovaginitis and atopic vulvitis.

Foreign body. Any foreign object that has been introduced into the vagina can cause inflammation: toilet paper or cotton wool, threads from clothes, sand, etc. Some girls accidentally introduce small objects into the vagina - small toys, balls, hairpins, etc. Without the help of a gynecologist, it is almost impossible to remove a foreign body.

Violation of metabolic processes(obesity, diabetes).

Genital injury.

Discharge in girls, depending on the cause:

Bacterial vulvovaginitis: redness, itching, profuse yellow or greenish-yellow leucorrhoea.
Bacterial vaginosis: discharge of gray or whitish color, creamy consistency. A characteristic sign of vaginosis is discharge with the smell of rotten fish.
Fungal infection: itching, curdled whitish discharge.
Trichomonas infection: discharge may be profuse, frothy, sometimes mucopurulent, with an unpleasant odor.
Herpetic infection: the appearance of sores and vesicles on the genitals, the scarcity of secretions.
Worm infestation: scanty discharge, severe itching.
Allergic vulvovaginitis: dryness of the mucous membrane, mucous-watery discharge in a girl.
Foreign body: discharge from a child becomes abundant, purulent, fetid.

IMPORTANT!

If complaints or pathological symptoms appear in a girl, you should immediately contact a pediatric gynecologist. Self-medication can lead to difficulty in diagnosing the disease and exacerbating its course.