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Feeling gross and uncomfortable
Hi, 16 female. Not sexually active. Periods do not come regularly yet.
I was just wondering...For some time now, maybe less than a year, I've had "down there" issues. Nothing that truly concerns me (theres no severe irration, discoloration of pee, very strong odors or anything like that). But I've noticed I have very have discharge. Its particularly been acting up lately. its INCREDIBLY uncomfortable-it feels like i'm having my period or a peed myself, but i didn't, its just discharge. i literally cant go a day without wearing a panty liner otherwise the discharge would probably soak through. I really cant even get through the school day without it feeling wet and gross and sweaty...there. Its very gross and uncomfortable and im tired of it. once again, however, there is virtually no pain or severe itchiness or anything like that.
Should i be concerned about this? I would rather not see a doctor about it, but its strongly recommended i will. also, if seeing the doctor isnt necessary, what can i do to make it go away, or at least reduce it?
thank you
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no something isnt wrong with you. it happens to every girl.
let me ask you this..? have you ever worn a tampon?? because if you have, it something that shouldn't really bother you. discharge is something that comes out of your vagina. tampons come out of your vagina. so basically, they are similar. if you can wear tampons, i'm sure you can get over the uncomfortable ness.
if it really bothers you that much then i suggest carrying a purse with you and sticking a few pantyliners in there and whenever you feel some discharge come out, go to the bathroom and change the liner.
hate to break it to you but there's nothing you can do to stop from discharging. every woman goes through it. you'll get used to it though.
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This, believe it or not, is pretty common. It's not something you need to worry about, although it IS uncomfortable.
Unfortunately, the only way to truly get rid of it is to go to the doctor. It's probably a yeast infection but only a mild case since you say it doesn't itch or smell. Is it white discharge that is kind of gooey in texture and then gets thicker? Or is it clear?
An easy way to tell if you may have a yeast infection is to use the in-home Vagisil Screening kit. It tests for vaginal infections by measuring your vaginal pH — one of the criteria medical professionals use in diagnosing vaginal infections. So just buy one from the store, see if you have an infection, then you can go from there.
Good Luck!
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