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Sudden vaginal secretions (looks like I am leaking water)
This has never happened to me before. I'm 19 years old, sexually active, and I just started my period a couple days ago and today I started leaking like.... Water basically. I don't know what it is but I'm scared.
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ok i think i know what your talking about here.
Some women, once they are of age and are sexually active can have whats called vaginal discharge. now NORMALLY, this discharge is completely normal and this is just your bodies way for regularly making sure that no bad bacteria or anything can get up inside there and cause you problems.
Theres also something called too much vaginal discharge or "secretions" to where you may find yourself changing your undies during the course of a day just to feel comfortable and dry down there. (i know i actually have this issue and ive talked to my doctor about it) its a very common problem and happens more during certain times of the month than others, and isnt necessarily bad, just a bit annoying. for me at least as much as a tablespoon can appear in your underwear to the point were you feel like you need to change!
I know it seems really unfair and totally annoying but really its just your body doing its job well!
You could still go to the doctor though if you want and speak with them about what you can do. i was told pretty much to just wear i liner = /
***the cost of being a woman my friends*** lol.
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First: I have to tell you that none of us on this site are doctors so we cannot make a diagnoses.
Second: Even if one of the girls on this site have experienced something as you now are it does not mean that you both are experiencing the same problem. It is possible yes, probable no.
Now the fact that you are sexually active you are probably thinking this could be an STD. If you practice safe sex, meaning your partner uses a condom at all times then the odds of this problem being an STD are in your favor. Statistically those who practice safe sex have a low incidence of getting an STD as condoms block the transmission of most STDS.
The best advice any of us can give you is to see a doctor. Since this is a holiday weekend the earliest you can see your own doctor would be Tuesday. If this is real concern to you or is causing any burning or itching you can go to any of the walk-in clinics that have become popular or a hospital emergency room.
Any health insurance you have is more likely to cover a walk-in clinic in full, less your deductible, where if you go to an ER they may disallow the visit or charge you a higher deductible if they deem the visit a non-emergency.
These walk-in clinics are staffed by doctors just as a hospital emergency room is. While I don't believe you have anything to be scared about. I do believe you should not wait until Tuesday to see a doctor. You have two choices you can call your doctors service and ask for a call back to discuss this with your doctor, who may tell you to go to a clinic. Or you can just go to one of the walk-in clinic and then if you want make a follow up appointment with your doctor on Tuesday just for peace of mind.
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