11 Sep 09 YOUR CHILD’S HEALTH CARE/ GENITAL, GROIN AND URINARY TRACT PROBLEMS: VAGINA, OBJECTS PLACED IN THE
A normal part of children’s development is to explore their own bodies. As part of this process, girls may place all manner of objects inside their vaginas, ranging from crayons to marbles. These objects are usually promptly forgotten about until parents notice a foul smelling vaginal odour or discharge several days later.
When to see your doctor
Always seek medical advice in these situations. See your doctor immediately if you suspect that your daughter has put a sharp object in her vagina, or if there is any pain or bleeding.
Young girls occasionally have a whitish discharge from their vagina, which does not irritate them and does not smell. However, if your daughter complains of itching, and her vulva is reddish in colour, she may have a thrush infection, or dermatitis. Any offensive vaginal discharge, or bleeding in a pre-menstrual girl should arouse suspicion of a foreign object having been pushed into the vagina by the child. Newborn baby girls may have a slight vaginal discharge due to the lingering hormonal influences from the mother.
VAGINAL TEARS
Vaginal tears in children result from some form of trauma, such as landing with legs astride on something sharp, or straddling a fence. This can cause pain and bleeding, and you should see your doctor for advice on treatment of the injury.
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