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Girl problem
This might seem gross but ever since i was a little girl I've had discharge and now its gotten really bad and I have a bad gross odor to it
I've had the odor since 6 maybe or even before that and I'm 14 now.
I'm afraid to douche just because I'm really uncomfortable with it and I think I should go to the gynecoligist now that I'm over 13 but I guess I've been a little self conscious about it but it something it really wrong with me I should go
Could this be an infection or a serious problem?
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Wash for a little longer, but don't douche it. That can cause un-natural infections because the vagina has its own natural way of flushing the dead cells out of your body-discharge. Discharge is just a sign that you're healthy and normal and everything is working just fine! As for the odor, maybe put a little patch of deodarent on the outside of your underwear if it's unbarable or see a doctor. I probably wouldn't go too far with the whole deodarent thing... but your choice! However a strong odor isn't a very good sign from a book I've read. But then again in most cases I assume it can be fine. So consult a gyno for that one!
Good luck
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Discharge is normal, you're always gonna get it. Just douche if you'd like, & wash yourself for a longer time than usual. =) But don't worry about it. And if you're uncomfortable about going to the gynocologist because you're scared it might be a man, then you can ask for a woman. =)
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I have enclosed a link below for you on healthy vaginal discharge versus what is signs of a problem to further help you better than I can. This link is [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
The one thing I must stress is not to douche as that adversely affects your vagina's ability to cleanse itself. If you are smelling a strong or disgusting odor as you have mentioned than you definitely have a problem and likely an infection.
Unless you have been sexually active there's not really concern for an STD. You likely have a yeast infection which can be treated easily. What you need to do is tell your mother what's been going on here and see a gynaecologist and have them diagnose the issue and get it taken care of. You really should go.
I know the whole idea of a gynaecologist can feel very strange for most teens going into the exam but you must remember that these doctor's are professionals and will walk you through everything they do. You have to know that your genitals aren't the first they've seen and that they are always professional and will stop if you ask.
Here is another link about what to expect at the gynaecologist's office written for teen girls on a Web site called Scarleteen that deals with adolescent's fears and breaks it all down for you [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
To reiterate, discharge that is lumpy, green, or an awful color and stinks pretty foul is signs of a problem and you'll need to see a gynaecologist to know what to do to treat it. In all likelihood it's an infection. Talk to your mom about it and go from there.
Also, so you aren't confused be sure to read the first link I gave you as there's normal discharge that you should be aware of and expect to have throughout your life versus discharge that isn't. Those two articles will really make sense of discharge, infections and visits to the gynaecologist.
There's nothing really to fear but I can understand feeling self concious. The way to make seeing a doctor easier is to think of this as a normal medical problem that has to be dealt with as it's no different from any other exam or fixing any other problem except they're looking at your genitals for a few moments and they see tons of them and will make sure you feel secure before doing a thing.
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