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Question? (Girls only)
okay well lately the area around my vagina has been really itchy. like since firday (today is wensday). its like really sore and pinker than usual. i told my mom but she didnt think anything of it. she thought it was a reaction to the soap so i tried the kind i used before and it still is like this. before my discharge was just white but now its like yellow and smells gross. should i go see a doctor and if so what do they do? and what should i do/not do before going?
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Yes you should go to the doctor. You have an infection and you need to have it taken care of. You should just make the appointment and other than dont have sex-theres nothing you can do.. Just keep in my the obgyn has seen it all and this is not new. He is there to help you
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I am not a doctor, but you may have a UTI. Not too much of a big deal but if you don't go to the doctor it will just get worse. Drinking cranberry juice really helps.
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Discharge is normal, all girls have it. However, if the discharge has changed colors and has an odd (bad) smell, that is not normal and may be signs of an infection.
It could be a yeast infection, which is quite common in teenaged girls. You'll have to go to the doctor to get it diagnosed and treated properly, but it is worth it because it will only get worse.
If you go to a doctor, go to a gynecologist. If you've never been, consider going to your mom's gynecologist. However, if your mom sees a man, and you're not comfortable with that, ask to see a woman gynecologist. The doctor will probably ask what the discharge was like a few months ago, and then they'll probably ask what it's like now. A full description. They might do an examination and take a sample of the discharge. Don't be frightened, they're only doing their job. (One has to wonder though, why in the world would a MAN want to be a gynecologist...? Hmm... EW.)
They'll probably perscribe some antibiotics or a cream, depending.
-FunnyCide
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Hi there,
Just out of curiosity have you taken any anti-biotics recently or been run-down?
If so then my money would be on you having thrush which is a really nasty itchy yeast infection. It's quite common and lot's of girls get it (I have it everytime I use anti-biotics!)
The best thing you can do is go to your doctor/gynae and they will be able to diagnose it properly.
In the mean time go and buy a tube of Canesten (Not sure whether you get it in the US but we have it in the UK) It's a cream designed for thrush and will stop the burning sensation, it won't do you any harm and irritate you more if it isn't thrush but it's worth a go!
TC
Mel
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You should definitely go to the doctor. While a little discharge is normal, a smelly discharge is a sign of infection. When you go to the doctor, they'll ask you about the discharge-color, smell, consistency. They might examine you to get a sample of the discharge so they can test it. They'll most likely give you some antibiotics to treat it.
There's not really anything you can do before you go. You may want to take a shower just so you're comfortable if they do examine you.
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Yep, a doctor is the right thing to do. While some discharge is normal, anytime it changes to an unusual colour - and has an unusual or unpleasant smell - something isn't quite right with your vagina.
A doctor will be able to figure out what the problem is, and also let you know the best way to fix it.
You don't have to do anything special to prepare for the doctor - you just take care of your vagina as you normally would, and then see your doctor!
If you've never seen a gyno before, you might ask your mother if she can make an appointment with HER gyno as they specialize in vagina-type issues.
Best of luck.
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Ok kind of personal here but i gotcha.Make sure to take a shower like everyday.You might wanna try changing toilet papers.I wouldn't go see a doctor.It should go away.I've known people who've been there before.You're right it is really nasty.LOL.Don't worry too much.
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you have an infection. go to the doctor. she or he will perscribe you with something. if you just tell them your symtoms they can probibly tell you have an infection and give you the right medicine for it. so just tell your mom if you havnt already about the discharge and that your worried and you want to see a doctor! good luck.
michelle<3
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