What is discharge

Things to know
about discharge:

#discharge, #puberty

Around puberty, your body may start releasing a fluid called discharge too.
This is a clear or creamy yellow fluid that's produced by glands at the entrance to your womb along with normal secretions naturally found on the walls of your vagina.
Generally you may start to notice discharge about 6 - 12 months before your first period.
Once you've had your period, you may still keep producing discharge regularly.
It's perfectly normal and is your body’s way of keeping your vagina clean and free from infection.
It's colour, texture and the amount you produce changes during the month. You'll find in the middle of your cycle, as your ovaries release an egg, the amount increases. At this time, it's normally clear in colour and runny.
A week before your period, it might start to look thicker and darker. This is totally normal and part of your monthly cycle. Did you know no more than a teaspoon full of discharge is made in any one day?
You might find it leaves you feeling uncomfortable. Try wearing a liner on a daily basis to help protect your underwear and stop you feeling damp. Lil-Lets Teens liners are designed to be smaller and come in re-sealable pouches to make it easy to keep them in your bag.
Discharge can also be your body's way of letting you know you've got an infection. Healthy discharge won't have a strong smell or colour. If it changes smell or its consistency (looks a little bit like cottage cheese) or you feel irritation, burning, or discomfort, then you might have an infection. Best to get it checked by your doctor so it can be quickly treated.

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Puberty is wonderful girly

This really helped me because when i am having discharge I don’t know what had happened to my underwear and I just feel unnatural or uncomfortable because it’s sticky. But now I know what it is so I don’t worry about it that much 🥰

xoxolover

I have had discharge for about 3-4 years now and it can be very annoying especially during ovulation, i went through a time at around 10 years old where i was sure i had an infection but it was all normal- xoxo

Amy

I’m in love with a best friend I’m 10 and her name is Ella and I’m also a girls and I don’t know what to do and she’ll be scared of me if I tell her sooooo SEND HELP PLEASE I NEED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Madelyn

I’m 11 and I don’t know if I should tell my mum about discharge so that she can buy me liners or if I should just get my own and not tell her

Mare

This was helpful

Girls rule the world ??

I hate discharge so annoying but I'm 10 when will I get my period 😂🤣🤣🤣

shark lover

i have had discharge for nearly a year. soooooo anoying

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