Yes, it is common for girls to experience vaginal discharge before their first period. This discharge is usually clear or white in color and is the result of hormonal changes that stimulate the glands in the cervix. It helps keep the vagina clean and healthy. If the discharge is accompanied by itching, burning, or a strong odor, it may indicate an infection and should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.
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Yes, all girls will get vaginal discharge before they start menstruating.
Discharge starts as you enter puberty, it's there to keep the vagina clean and healthy so it starts before you start to ovulate in order to ensure it's healthy to ovulate. Menarche (first period) normally starts within four years of starting to get discharge, and discharge changes leading up to menstruation.