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vagina goo
so for the past few months (maybe not wise i know but i'm just emberressed to talk to my doctor about it) ive been having like this whitish yellowish colored stuff coming out of my vagina.. no iching or anything just like alot of it.. like my underwear gets totally soaked in like a few hours.. i mean it dries eventually but yeah its annoying... and it smells kinda weird too... like not my normal smell... i know that you're probably say go to the doctor... and i think i will but also what do you think this could be?
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It very well could be normal discharge, as what you are physically describing sounds like it, but the point that it smells different than you usually smell is not normal.
Usually bacterial vaginosis has an odd smell to it. The discharge typically is increased and may end up looking like cottage cheese. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all--but an odd odor is one of the key signs.
You really need to speak with your doctor about this ASAP. If it is bacterial vaginosis (which is common and can happen from the same reasons yeast infections happens) then you are putting your health at risk. Left untreated it can cause something called Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), thus causing you much pain and discomfort for the rest of your life. In addition to physical aliment, PID can cause you to become completely infertile if left untreated.
Let your doctor know that you've been having an increased amount of discharge and that your odor has drastically changed. A simple swab down there will probably allow him to get some results back.
While you're waiting for the appointment, you should pick up a pack of pantyliners to put in your panties so you're not wet all day. Bacteria loves a moist environment so it's best to try to keep the outside of your vagina area dry (or, rather, not excessively moist) so no bacteria decides it's best to make a nice little colony there. ;)
As a note, there is nothing over-the-counter that could get rid of BV if you have that. It takes a prescription medication that you can only receive from your doctor. In addition, please do not treat yourself for anything without being checked out by a professional first.
Many things can cause your body to change, including new birth control and current major weight fluctuations. If your doctor clears you then this may be what has happened. Until your body gets itself sorted out you should probably wear a pantyliner daily and change it frequently to reduce odors.
I hope your appointment goes well and you have a clean bill of health. If you have any more questions then please feel free to ask me! :)
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It's discharge and it is perfectly normal. I would just wear a pantiliner so you don't get that nasty feeling. Hope this helps!
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It's just discharge.
A natural lubricant and a cleaning process.
It's nothing to worry about, all girls/ladies get it. :)
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Hey!
First off: don't freak out! A lot of girls ask this question and it's almost always normal for you to get some abnormal discharge right around the time you get your period. However, since you said that you don't usually get this much discharge and it smells different, you may want to carefully and gently wash the area with mild soap and lukewarm water. If that doesn't change anything, keep an eye on it and if it continus to do the same thing, go see a doctor. I know you'd rather not see a doctor, but it's your last, and best resort!
I wish you the best of luck!
Lindsay
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Hi, the first thing I want to tell you is that any
discharge that is coming from your vagina that you are familiar with should be check out by a doctor, especially if you're sexually active or have unprotected sex.
I know you may be a little nervous, but most likely it some kind of bacterial infection or yeast. I don't proclaim to be a doctor, so get it checked out. It's always better to be safe than sorry.
I wish you the best of luck,
Ediemarie
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