Hey I've had a lot of discharge changes like it could be dry for the whole day theb suddenly a gush and watery, clear, white, pale yellow all come out and I've got brown spotting before like 2 weeks ago it was a few tiny spot but like yesterday it was one large spot of brown

Okay, so it sounds like your body is doing all sorts of new things with discharge and even some spotting. That's actually super normal when you're going through puberty and getting close to your first period. Your body is just getting ready!

What's going on with discharge?

So, your vagina makes discharge to keep itself clean and healthy. The amount and consistency can totally change day-to-day, or even hour-to-hour. It can be clear, white, or pale yellow, and it can be thin and watery or thicker. It's like your body's personal cleaning crew, and it changes depending on your hormones. Seriously, sometimes it's like a gush and sometimes it's barely there, and that's just how it works for a lot of people.

What about the brown spotting?

Brown spotting, even just a little bit, can be a big sign that your period is getting closer. It's basically just a tiny bit of old blood that's made its way out. Sometimes it happens weeks before your period, or even a few days before it really starts. It's your body's way of like, doing a test run. Some people get it, some don't, and some get it only sometimes. It's all just your body figuring things out.

All these changes with discharge and spotting are really common signs that puberty is in full swing and your first period might be on its way. It's a lot of new stuff to notice, but it just means your body is growing up!

If you're curious about when your first period might arrive, there's a quiz that can give you an idea: how close is my first period?