What does discharge look like in kids?

The vagina is designed to be moist, so discharge at every age is normal. Typically you will see only small amounts in infants and young children, and it is usually clear, white, or slightly yellow and odorless. Persistent vaginal discharge in children can be a sign of infection.

What does discharge in a girl look like?

Normal vaginal discharge is usually clear or milky and may have a subtle scent that is not unpleasant or foul smelling. It’s also important to know that vaginal discharge changes over the course of a woman’s menstrual cycle. These changes in color and thickness are associated with ovulation and are natural.

Is it normal for a 7 year old to have discharge?

Young girls may put an object (such as a bead) in the vagina. This can be part of normal behavior as young girls explore their bodies. It will cause a bad-smelling discharge. If the object is sharp, the discharge will be blood-tinged.

Is it normal for my daughter to have discharge?

Normal vaginal discharge has several purposes: cleaning and moistening the vagina, and helping to prevent and fight infections. It’s normal for the color, texture, and amount of vaginal discharge to change at different times of the month during a girl’s menstrual cycle.

When does a little girl start having discharge?

About 6 months to 1 year before a girl gets her first period, her body may start to make vaginal discharge. This is normal and due to changing hormone levels. The discharge helps keep the vagina healthy.

What age does a girl start discharge?

But it can be as early as age 8 or as late as 15. Talk to your doctor if your period started before age 8 or you are 15 and haven’t started your period. A good sign you’re getting close to the time when your first period will arrive is if you notice a discharge coming from your vagina.

Is discharge normal for a 10 year old?

Vaginal Discharge This is a thin, clear, transparent, or whitish fluid that your child may notice in the lining of her underwear. This comes from the reproductive system and vagina and helps to prevent infection, and keep the vagina moisturized and healthy. This is completely normal and natural during puberty.

What is the discharge before period?

The white discharge you may see before your period is known as leukorrhea. It’s filled with fluid and cells that are being shed from your vagina, and it may even look slightly yellow at times. This part of your menstrual cycle is called the luteal phase. It’s when the hormone progesterone peaks in your body.

Why does my 9 year old daughter have discharge?

Vaginal Discharge This comes from the reproductive system and vagina and helps to prevent infection, and keep the vagina moisturized and healthy. This is completely normal and natural during puberty.

What are the signs that your first period is coming?

What are period symptoms and how do I deal with them?

  • Cramps (pain in your lower belly or lower back)
  • Bloating (when your belly feels puffy)
  • Breakouts (getting pimples)
  • Sore breasts.
  • Feeling tired.
  • Mood swings (when your emotions change quickly or you feel sad, angry, or anxious)

What is discharge before first period?

A good sign you’re getting close to the time when your first period will arrive is if you notice a discharge coming from your vagina. It might be thin and slightly sticky or thick and gooey, and can be clear to white or off-white in color. Usually, this happens about 6 months before you get your first period.