I've been getting this sticky white stuff in my underwhere. I'm 11 1/2, and I just started getting it a week or so ago. ( I know all about periods and stuff so don't talk to me like a little kid) I have pubic hair, and I wear a size b cup. I'm pretty much developed. [never had a period before though]
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
2007-07-07 10:09:35 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
As long as it doesn't have a yucky odor and it doesn't cause you to itch (if you keep yourself clean, that is), it's just a normal discharge. Get used to it. Your body is producing different hormones, and preparing you to become a woman. It probably won't be too long before you get your first period.
You can use panty-liners to keep your panties from getting wet and sticky.
Congrats!
2007-07-07 10:12:52 · answer #1 · answered by Meg M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's probably just normal vaginal secretions; your vagina is a mucous membrane. Usually you have discharge for about a year before your period starts, but it sounds like you might be closer to your period than that.
As long as it doesn't smell bad or itch, it's nothing to fret about. If it has a bad smell or you are itching, you may have an infection, either yeast or bacteria, both of which live in your vagina normally but can sometimes grow out of control and cause an infection. You'll need to see a doctor if you hav those symptoms. But it sounds to me like you're just experiencing a totally normal part of puberty and womanhood.
2007-07-07 17:28:39 · answer #2 · answered by mockingbird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably nothing serious .... if it's white. It's your body preparing for ovulation ... triggered by hormones ... if it turns yellow or you detect an unpleasant odor, go to the doctor. If it's white, clear or cloudy, and extremely stringy (like pizza cheese!!!) it should just be part of your cycle.
It's your body creating a slick and easy substance for sperm to swim through to get to your egg. Nature's pretty clever sometimes.
Discuss this with a grown up woman you can talk to!!
2007-07-07 17:15:46 · answer #3 · answered by Galadriel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's natural vaginal discharge, and unless you are experiencing an unpleasant odor, or itching, you're fine.
Maybe wear panty-liners to protect your underwear.
Quote from second link:
"Thick, white discharge is common at the beginning and end of your cycle. Normal white discharge is not accompanied by itching. If itching is present, thick white discharge can indicate a yeast infection."
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2007-07-07 17:11:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wow I am glad to hear that it is normal from those other people who answered because I have been having that since I was 11 and now I am 15 and it worried me a little. Hey you other people stop telling her to talk to her mom. I never wanted to talk to my mom about either.
2007-07-07 17:13:47 · answer #5 · answered by Brittany 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is natural vaginal discharge. BUT if it has a rank smell, go to the doctor because you could have a bacterial infection. A bacterial infection is not serious but will be itchy and can be easily cleared up with antibiotics.
2007-07-07 17:13:19 · answer #6 · answered by Carrie S 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have U been taking any antibiotics? If so it could be a simple yeast infection which can go away with over the counter medication. If it is itchy you can get some kind of cream for it called monistat or vagicil. However you should tell your mom what going on.
2007-07-07 17:15:27 · answer #7 · answered by free_mark53 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
its ok as long as you don thave any other symptoms.... you will be fine i have an unregular period and I get that smae thing time to time and it goes away. I wear panty liners because I wear Victoria Secret and other expensive underwear. So maybe try that.
2007-07-07 17:13:20 · answer #8 · answered by peanutbutter_emo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
exactly what Peaceful Heretic said. It's a vaginal Discharge that will happen, here and there, Pantiliners are very useful when it comes to this, trust me, just ask you mom to buy you "Panitliners" pronounced panty - liners, and she'll know why. just tell her whats happening, because if you dont. then you'll have to jeep on buying new underwear.! And not to worry, its totally normal, every girl gets it here and there.
2007-07-07 17:14:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Women all have excessive discharge at times during there menstral cycle. it could be a sign that your body is getting ready for a period.
2007-07-07 17:27:56 · answer #10 · answered by caz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋