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Posted on: 04/28/2009
Question
I am 12 years old (turning 13 next month). I got my period when I was 9 years old (fourth grade ]. Well, every now and then, I have a vaginal discharge. My mother knows about it because I've shown her, but I haven't gone to the doctors to ask about it because I'd feel really uncomfortable. Yesterday after school when I was using the bathroom at my home, I looked into my panties and it was kinda clear and kinda redd-ish, but all my other times it wasn't. I got scared. Does that mean something?
Answer
Nothing to worry about. It sounds like your body is gearing up to start its period. You might keep a pad and spare pair of panties in your locker or backpack!