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Q: Vaginal discharge

asked by: martha_candy on July 5th, 2008

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Im an eighteen year old female and every day i have some amount of discharge from my vagina.

I wasn't too worried until my friend mentioned that it could be a sign of a sexually transmitted disease, since she said that i have had three tests and all have come up negative.

i have tried drinking more water and changing my shower gel etc...but nothing seems to work, some days there is a big amount n other days there is not that much.

Having gone to my doctor he has prescribed me all different typed of anti biotics for different things he think it may be, but again nothing has worked.

The discharge is white n creamy n some days more watery but it is always extremely foul smelling...any ideas?

Replies(12)

Maddie34

replied on July 6th, 2008

Supporter

Could be a yeast infection.
You can buy over the counter medication for this, but I would think that a doctor would be able to diagnose a yeast infection. Is it possible to speak with another doctor?

martha_candy

replied on July 6th, 2008

New User

Vagina; Discharge

I have been told it is not a yeast infection as i have no itching at all, although i have been told i look quite red and sore i dont suffer any discomfort?

martha_candy

replied on July 6th, 2008

New User

sorry may i add that i have also had many swabs done and nothing has come up??

PenguinsRus

replied on July 15th, 2008

Moderator

The consistency of what you are describing sounds completely normal. Women's bodies go through cycles with their cervical mucous/discharge. First you have your period, then it is very dry, then it becomes sticky, then creamy and abundant, then really slimy and stretchy. Eventually it'll become tacky/creamy/dry again (depending on the woman), and then she'll start her period.

Are you sure the smell is foul and not just normal vaginal smells? Discharge has a very distinct smell to it.

If you do not have a yeast infection or any other infections with swabs and your std tests came back negative, maybe it's just your normal bodily discharge.

Bobbie-leigh

replied on July 21st, 2008

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I think i have this

im not to sure, im a young healthy 16 year old girl, when 3 weeks ago i got this yesslow discharge in my underwear. i had to wear a pad since then, it became really itchy, i itched it that much it started to bleed :\ then i had this white stuff making it more itchy. i thought this was just thrush. then 7 or so days later the itchness went and i came on my period. i came off just last week and i still have this yellow discharge, im also still wearing a pad.
i want to go to the doctors, incase there is something wrong but im embarassed that i would have to show the doctor. has anyone had this before?

what is a yeast infection by the way :\ ?

Maddie34

replied on July 22nd, 2008

Supporter

A yeast infection is just an infection where there's an overgrowth of yeast in the vagina. Your vagina has a balance of bacteria and when that balance is disrupted, then yeast can grow more than it should and can irritate around your vagina.

It's very common, and nothing to be embarassed about. You need to go to the doctor however to be sure that it's what you have. Smile

Bobbie-leigh

replied on July 22nd, 2008

New User

im really am embarassed though, wud i actually have to show them ?

Maddie34

replied on July 22nd, 2008

Supporter

They don't always do a pelvic exam, but sometimes they do and it's probably a good idea to anyways. Don't be embarassed. Doctors have seen hundreds of vaginas and yours won't be any different. Wink

Have you had an exam before?

Bobbie-leigh

replied on July 22nd, 2008

New User

i havnt :\
my sister thinks i should.
but i understand they have seen lots of others before but im just..too shy

Maddie34

replied on July 22nd, 2008

Supporter

It would be a good idea to.
Don't worry. They are fairly quick and painless. And every woman gets them so it helps make it a bit less embarassing.

Bobbie-leigh

replied on July 22nd, 2008

New User

what would they do like?

Maddie34

replied on July 22nd, 2008

Supporter

They will either just go ahead and do a full pelvic exam or they will just confirm you have a yeast infection or not.

Either way, wouldn't be a big deal.

If they do an entire exam they'll do a quick overview of your reproductive system. They'll check your ovaries and will do a quick pap smear. After that they'll show you how to do a breast exam.

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