No, having discharge doesn't mean your period is coming.
You start getting discharge as you enter puberty - your first period will start within four years of starting puberty, but just having discharge isn't an indicator of your period coming any time soon. During your menstrual cycles discharge changes due to hormonal changes so you may notice fertile cervical mucus or heavier discharge as a sign your period is on it's way but if you're new to menstruation it may be hard to spot these changes. You may get pink or brown discharge leading up to your period too, this is called spotting, but you may not always see this.
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Not necessarily. Vaginal discharge is a common occurrence throughout the menstrual cycle. Some women may experience an increase in discharge before their period, while others may not notice a change. It's important to track other symptoms like cramping, bloating, and mood swings to predict the arrival of your period.
The white gooey discharge is typically cervical mucus that changes in texture throughout your menstrual cycle. It doesn't necessarily indicate that you're about to start your period, but it could be a sign of ovulation or just a normal part of your body's hormonal changes.
The discharge from the ear is called otorrhea. It can be a sign of infection or other underlying medical conditions and should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.
Brown simply means old blood. It's normal if your period is light.Blood that has mixed with discharge and taken time to leave your body can turn brown - just like blood from any other part of your body may go brown.
Discharge from the breast in a 14-year-old male can be due to a condition called gynecomastia, which is the swelling of breast tissue in boys or men. Gynecomastia can be caused by hormonal changes during puberty, medications, or certain health conditions. It's important for the teenager to see a healthcare provider for proper evaluation and treatment if needed.
Oviparous means an organism that produces eggs that develop and hatch outside the body.