Helpful information for girls about the different physical and emotional changes that take place during puberty. When your child is about years old, she'll start to notice different changes happening to her body and emotions. This is all a part of puberty. Most girls grow taller in height during the stage of puberty known as the growth spurt. This usually happens between ages This is around the same time that changes in breast size start to happen.
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Vaginal discharge is fluid that comes from the vagina. You might see this on the toilet paper when you wipe, or in your underwear. 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.
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Some parents worry that a sore red bottom may be caused by sexual abuse. Although that is a possibility, it is not the usual reason and there are lots of other things that are much more likely causes of a sore red bottom. See external links and downloads below for information about how to prevent and treat vulvovaginitis.
Vaginal infections happen to women of all ages, regardless of whether they have had sex. Most women have a vaginal infection at least one time during their lives. Vaginal infections are actually the number one reason that adult women see their health care providers. Most girls notice a yellow or white stain on their underwear after they go through puberty. This is a normal fluid that helps clean and moisten your vagina.