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Vaginal Infection: Don't know which one?!
I have been having vaginal discharge for a long time now. It is white mucus like. Alon with that, there is sweelling of the vulva, redness, discomfort, odor, slight burning. Which infection can it be? I have never had sexul intercourse and I am really worried about it. Embarrassed to see a doctor :/
I am a 20 year old girl.
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First; you most likely have a yeast infection. This is a very common ailment among women regardless of their sexual activity. Their are any number of over the counter medications you can try thai may help.
Second; Never be ashamed of seeing a doctor for any ailment. A good doctor will never belittle you for anything that ails you that is not their purpose. There is nothing you could possibly seek there help for that they haven't most likely seen before. Even STDS which since you are not sexually active this cannot be.
It is understood that having to show your private parts to a stranger is not the easiest thing to do, even for men I would suggest you seek out a women Gynecologist which mike make it less embarrassing for you. You, when being examined, will be draped and only the doctor will see your vagina.
While your vagina is a sex organ it has an other function. Like any other part of the body it is subject to infection. When this happens you need to have it treated by a doctor not by home remedies, especially since you have waited this long. If you ever want to have children you need to have your reproduction system properly cared for by a gynecologist with annual check ups and pap smears especially once you become sexually active.
Tell your doctor you are a virgin and if your hymen is still in tact she will do the exam in such a manner as not to break you hymen unless you ask her to. Remember the hymen has a hole for your period blood to escape through.
My advice is to find a female doctor, preferable a Board Certified Gynecologist. Make an appointment and have this problem looked at. If you need help finding a doctor call your local hospitals doctor referral line.
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First off , relax relax . I've surfed the Internet regarding this and apparently , at least 75 % of women experience the same thing and i'm included in it so you're not alone ! :D My mother told me a remedy for the 'illness' and it really worked but i suggest you to see a doctor for the most specific answer . Anyway , try mixing four to five spoons of salt with water and rinse your vagina with the mixture ( A little a time or else it'll be painful . Go slow . ) Do it regularly to cleanse the private part . It takes time to heal but it will be effective .
"Also , medications to treat vaginal infections are available in either creams or suppositories. Most can be bought without a prescription. Medications you can buy yourself to treat a vaginal yeast infection are: Miconazole/Clotrimazole/Tioconazole/Butoconazole (Read the packages carefully and use them as directed. ) Do not stop using these medications early because your symptoms are better.
You will need to take the medicine for 3 - 7-days, depending on which medicine you buy. If you do not get get repeated infections, a 1-day medicine might work for you.You doctor can also prescribe a medicine called fluconazole. This medicine is a pill that you only take once.If your symptoms are more severe or you have repeat vaginal yeast infections, you may need:Medicine for up to 14 days .Clotrimazole vaginal suppository or fluconazole pill every week to prevent new infections .
To help prevent and treat vaginal discharge : Keep your genital area clean and dry. Avoid soap and rinse with water only. Sitting in a warm, but not hot, bath may help your symptoms. Avoid douching. Although many women feel cleaner if they douche after menstruation or intercourse, it may actually worsen vaginal discharge because it removes healthy bacteria lining the vagina that protect against infection.
Eat yogurt with live cultures or take Lactobacillus acidophilus tablets when you are on antibiotics to prevent a yeast infection.Use condoms to avoid catching or spreading sexually transmitted infection (STI).Avoid using feminine hygiene sprays, fragrances, or powders in the genital area.Avoid wearing extremely tight-fitting pants or shorts, which may cause irritation.Wear cotton underwear or cotton-crotch pantyhose.
Avoid underwear made of silk or nylon, because these materials are not very absorbant and restrict air flow. This can increase sweating in the genital area, which can cause irritation.Use pads and not tampons.Keep your blood sugar levels under good control if you have diabetes." - [Link](Mouse over link to see full location) :)
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