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Q: abnormal vaginal discharge in teen
asked by: dramaqueen08 on November 25th, 2008
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Hi everyone, thanks for reading my question. I'm a 16 year old female, and ive been on the birth control pill for about 4-ish years. It mainly started to help control my menstrual cramps, however, ive lately become sexually active. The dotor doesnt ask me if i would like to schedule a pap? So therefore, i've never had one done. Its been a while now, but i have weird discharge in my underwear that makes me feel very wet and uncomfotable. Sometimes it's clear, other times its a milky white and sometimes times, usually the second week into my pills, i get a red tinge to the discharge. It doesnt have a HORRIBLE, unbearable smell, but i notice the smell when i use the washroom, and i cant really describe it. Its been happening for a while, however, i've just assumed this happens to every female. Also, when im sexually aroused, i find my vagina a lot "wetter" than normal. I know that the vagina secrete a self lubricant during this time.. but?
Is there something wrong? Some sort of infection i should be worried about?
Thanks for reading! All comments are more than welcomed!
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OfficerJagger
replied on November 25th, 2008
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Ofcourse not!

You're as normal as anyone else.

I also get unbearably slippery (hehe) It kinda sucks becuase it sometimes minimizes feeling - but i try to pay less attention to the psychological aspect of intimacy, it tends to decrease how lubey I get down there, and it helps overall.

As for discharge, it comes in all colours, quantities and scents. It depends on the day. If you haven't showered for a few days, it may smell a little fuinny, if you're ovulating, you'll certainly have much more than normal. The colour can range from clear, whitish, cream coloured, to pinkish or brown.

We've all experienced it, and it's always different.

Don't worry; you're very much normal.
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Maddie34
replied on November 25th, 2008
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You could have a yeast infection if this discharge is different than normal in terms of quantity, smell, and color. You will not be getting discharge due to ovulation because you don't ovulate since you're on birth control pills.

You can ask your doctor for a pap smear, how's he/she supposed to know you want one unless you ask! Very Happy
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Jazzy77
replied on December 1st, 2008
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dramaqueen, there are good points made by officer jagger and maddie above. i would like to add that i too think you are pretty much normal. the only other thing i have to add is that as maddie said, you have to ask the doctor for a pap.

not only that, but as you are becoming an adult, it's good for you to understand that YOU and ONLY YOU are responsible for taking care of yourself when it comes to health issues. this is a good lesson to learn at your age. you should take responsibility for these issues. don't wait on your mom to do it or your doctor. you do it.

if you have this kind of attitude where you take control of your own healthcare destiny (so to speak), you are taking a huge step in the direction of becoming an adult. you should also parlez this into your future sexual relationships as well...where you are responsible for your own health...and not someone else. it's fine for a sexual partner to take a responsible role (that's great) but don't depend on them doing the right thing by you...rely on YOURSELF for that.

good luck sweetie, you came to the right place for advice concerning this type of stuff. ask any other questions you may have freely.
jasmine
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antigone
replied on December 2nd, 2008
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You are experiencing what sounds like normal vaginal discharge. The vaginal secretions change throughout the month in response to hormonal flux and change. This is completely normal. Talk to your doctor about a pap smear. It is a good idea to have an annual pap after becoming sexually active.
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