I have a lot of questions and symptoms that are having to deal with womanhood...

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Shockghost

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...(ladies only, please)? Hi, I'm ten (please, PLEASE don't flag me!) I have these really embarrassing symptoms that I'm too scared to share with my mom. I can describe them to her in my own words. My symptoms are white/clear discharge (for about a few months), breast development (about two years), mood swings (irritability), acne (a little), pubic and armpit hair (little amount in armpit, and blond in pubic (I have blond hair, and that is the color of the pubic hairs)), cramps (abdomen), heavy eating/appetite (so hungry so often!), bad/moderate headaches, and that's all. I also have some questions for answerers.
1 - How can I ask my mom or drive her into getting my some pantyliner's, so I'll be prepared if "it" happens at school?
2 - What can I pack in a little emergency period kit, so if I get my period at school, I can be prepared with no messes (I'm really shy in telling my teacher, she'll think there would be something wrong with me, since I would have started my period so early)
3 - Do you always start when your mom starts her period, or does it matter of what age your family gets it, or other option do you just get it on your own?
4 - What does this clear/white discharge I have indicate (meaning what is happening to my lower system right now?)?
Thanks for answers, and no rude answers, please! And don't flag me, or I will be very sad.
 
So are you 9 or 10? I doubt either. Some girls do start as early as 9. Your teacher would understand.
My mom didn't start her period until she was 18. My sister and I started at 13, so no, you don't always get it at the same age as your mother. You have to take into account your father's side of the family as it is all about genetics. If you actually talk to your mom about your discharge, she may offer to get you pantylliners if you tell her you don't like the way it feels.

These are not embarrassing symptoms, they are part of life. Even the being mean (mood changes) and the cramps. Some girls do get headaches with hormone changes. You probably won't need a FULL period emergency kit (pads and a change of underwear is enough). Most of us do not gush blood the first time. It can start out as spotting.

Once you start puberty a white and/or clear wet mucous discharge is normal. The vagina is self-cleaning. This same discharge increases the closer you get to ovulation and when you are sexually aroused. Trust me, you don't ever want it to go away. It is what makes sex possible. You will also have your own unique musky scent and it will smell stronger to you than to others.

You can have this normal discharge for weeks, months or even years before getting your first period. It will also continue after you get your period. Some girls do produce more discharge than others. You can wear a pantyliner if it bothers you.

Your normal white/clear discharge will turn yellow or dry yellow when exposed to air. If it is coming out yellow, then you probably have a bacterial infection and need to see a doctor.

Different Types of Discharge:

White: 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.

Clear and stretchy: This is "fertile" mucous and means you are ovulating.

Clear and watery: This occurs at different times of your cycle and can be particularly heavy after exercising.

Yellow or Green: May indicate an infection, especially if thick or clumpy like cottage cheese or has a foul odor.

Spotting Blood/Brown Discharge: May happen right after periods, and is just "cleaning out" your vagina. Old blood looks brown. This may occur when you are ovulating/mid-cycle. Your first period can look like this also.

Different types of infections which you can get at any time even if you are not sexually active:

Signs of yeast infections:
White, cottage cheese-like discharge
Swelling and pain around the vulva
Intense itching

Signs of bacterial vaginosis:
A white, gray or yellowish vaginal discharge
A fishy odor that is strongest after sex or after washing with soap
Itching or burning
Slight redness and swelling of the vagina or vulva
 
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