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dont know if this is normal (a bit gross)
Hi I'm 17 and i am a virgin...recently i finished studying and during my 2 months of test ...i didnt get a period for the first hectic month....i woorried but on the second month and the last day if my exam it came...now i am on the third month and there is nothing but intense discomfort on my labia majora...well on the left side....it hurts and itches a lot...when i bathe it is ok for a few minutes. ..i dont know what to do...i cant tell anyone as they will think i had sex and the only nearby hospital is packed with my mum friends ...i googled what could be the problem but the results ranged from omg to oh not too bad....please should i worry.. or is this just a teen stuff...because i wrote here already about pelvic pain and i was infoemef it was just growth and it would stop and it did....pls going to a doctor cant happen because ps my mum has mental issues (diagnosed ) so maybe can u tell me if this is normal basef on past experiences ...thx a whole lot
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As a female in menopause but who went all her life to regular checkups with a gynecologist/Dr. whose focus is womens reprocuctive organs, births and such, I can tell you that they drilled into me each visit how important it was to come see them even if not a regular scheduled visit, if either of the two symptoms are persent, one that you are experiencing any pain or two that you are having a heavy flow that won't stop...as those could be signs of something serious. Women can get all sorts of issues that are not related whatsoever with being sexually active. You can get vaginal infections, yeast and vaginitis, feminine itching, pains, irregular periods, late due to stress or heavier bleeding with each cycle....all not related to sex activities at all. So relax, With what adviceman told you, whomever you go see for a checkup, is not allowed to share any information with parents. It has been a law for adults, the doctors confidentiality for quite some time and that law was ex tended to teens in the US. In case you live in the UK, I don't know it the law extends to teens there too, but since tis pretty much the same, Dr. confidentaiality with patients in many countires, I would ask first if they can do so before making an appt. or otherwise, seek out a womens clinic or any that cater to teens in your area.
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First and foremost HIPPA laws protect you from your mother's friends at the hospital, assuming they work there, prohibit them from saying anything to your mom about you visiting the ER. IF they do they are subject to a $5,000 fine and 5 years in Jail. This same law is the law that allows you to seek treatment without parental knowledge or permission.
Any medical treatment for any person male or female concerning their reproductive system who is over 14 years of age is protected under HIPPA. They may see any doctor, clinic or Hospital without parental permission. That visit is totally confidential and can not be discussed with their parents for any reason without written consent to the doctor by the patient.
That being said you can go to the hospital ER if you feel you need to. I think you may have the beginnings of a yeast infection for which an over the counter product at the pharmacy will probably work. If it doesn't then see a doctor and make sure to tell the doctor or nurse you want this visit covered under HIPPA.
The visit will be covered under your parent's Health Insurance. At 17 you should have a Health Insurance Card to carry on you should you ever need medical attention while away from home such as on a date at school or mom or dad just can't be contacted at the moment. If you are not carrying a copy of their health insurance card these are good reasons to ask for one.
As for why you missed your period. That was strictly the stress of the exams. Young women miss more periods due to stress than actually being pregnant.
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