Female Health Question
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Have you asked your gyno about it? Might be absolutely nothing - just the way your body function. It might also be a very low-grade infection. I've had one of these: absolutely no symptoms whatsoever, but my gyno found during a routine exam.
I would mention it the next time you see your gyno, but if you are concerned you can always call the office and ask for his/her opinion.
I would mention it the next time you see your gyno, but if you are concerned you can always call the office and ask for his/her opinion.
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See your doctor
As a sex educator and college professor, my best advice is to see your doctor. Any discharge should be checked out. Thin discharges (like flour paste) may be Gardnerella Vaginalis. Yellow discharges are common with Trichomoniasis and Chlamyidia. Clumpy discharges are usually Candidiasis or yeast.
While burning and itching and a foul order are common, they are not always present.
Get them checked out for your safety. Some of these infections, like Chlamyidia, can have serious consequences. All of these are easily treated with antibiotics.
Anyone old enough to get on Literotica should be having regular exams. I have had students in their early twenties with abnormal pap smears.
Good luck.
Dr. Steve
As a sex educator and college professor, my best advice is to see your doctor. Any discharge should be checked out. Thin discharges (like flour paste) may be Gardnerella Vaginalis. Yellow discharges are common with Trichomoniasis and Chlamyidia. Clumpy discharges are usually Candidiasis or yeast.
While burning and itching and a foul order are common, they are not always present.
Get them checked out for your safety. Some of these infections, like Chlamyidia, can have serious consequences. All of these are easily treated with antibiotics.
Anyone old enough to get on Literotica should be having regular exams. I have had students in their early twenties with abnormal pap smears.
Good luck.
Dr. Steve
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Re: See your doctor
Thanx for the replies.I second Steve and EE. Yeah, a gyno visit is not high on my list, either, but the consequences can be too great to avoid it. At most, the exam only lasts 10-15 mins. Not that long to promote good health.
As Steve said, most things are curable, and easily so. But leaving an infection to fester will only make things worse. And with me, I had no symptoms whatsoever - no discharge, no odor, nothing.
It's worth it to see a doctor about this. Oh, and maybe seeing a female doc would be a better experience for you on the first time.
As Steve said, most things are curable, and easily so. But leaving an infection to fester will only make things worse. And with me, I had no symptoms whatsoever - no discharge, no odor, nothing.
It's worth it to see a doctor about this. Oh, and maybe seeing a female doc would be a better experience for you on the first time.
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yes you can get an STD from another virgin. The reason I say yes is because what virgin means to each person can vary. Do you count oral sex or not---STDs can be transferred this way. STDs can also be transferred through touching. Not everyone who says they are a virgin is.
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PS
A second on the "no douching" suggesting. When the vaginal environment is douched, it can alter biological stability. Many bacteria, like yeast and the Gardnerella bacteria are already there and will take over if there if the natural balance is altered.
On a personal note, I wish we could do away with douches and feminine sprays altogether. We are praying on women's insecurities about the accetability of their bodies. We don't really need strawberry flavored vaginas anymore than we need vagina flavored strawberries. And we can do away with deodorant tampons.
Ok, that all my preaching for today.
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A second on the "no douching" suggesting. When the vaginal environment is douched, it can alter biological stability. Many bacteria, like yeast and the Gardnerella bacteria are already there and will take over if there if the natural balance is altered.
On a personal note, I wish we could do away with douches and feminine sprays altogether. We are praying on women's insecurities about the accetability of their bodies. We don't really need strawberry flavored vaginas anymore than we need vagina flavored strawberries. And we can do away with deodorant tampons.
Ok, that all my preaching for today.
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better safe than sorry
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Re: PS
I agree. Douching is harmful. It not only disturbs the natural bacterial balance of the vagina, but it can mask a more serious problem. A woman who bathes daily yet experiences a foul odor "down there" has a medical problem. The odor itself is not the problem; it is a symptom of a problem. It could be as simple as a mild infection or as serious as cervical cancer, but she needs to see a doctor, not mask the symptoms with a douche.
StevenWill said:
I agree. Douching is harmful. It not only disturbs the natural bacterial balance of the vagina, but it can mask a more serious problem. A woman who bathes daily yet experiences a foul odor "down there" has a medical problem. The odor itself is not the problem; it is a symptom of a problem. It could be as simple as a mild infection or as serious as cervical cancer, but she needs to see a doctor, not mask the symptoms with a douche.
My thoughts?
As a male, I would have to say if the odor/taste of your nether regions was not to the liking of your partner, that should be cause for concern. I can't speak for every guy, but I know that My girl excites me every time just by being her, and if anything changed...I'd be suggesting she see her Gyno. Just my thoughts, though....
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As a male, I would have to say if the odor/taste of your nether regions was not to the liking of your partner, that should be cause for concern. I can't speak for every guy, but I know that My girl excites me every time just by being her, and if anything changed...I'd be suggesting she see her Gyno. Just my thoughts, though....
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i had a UTI once when i was around 10. and there was a lot of discharge from that. i didnt go see a gyno cuz my mom didnt think that was necessary... and we went to the emergency room since i was in a massive amount of pain.
as everyone else has said, go see a gyno, or at least your regular doctor. but go see someone to help you out, cuz believe it or not, a group of people on a porn site are really not going to be able to help you much besides give you advice
as everyone else has said, go see a gyno, or at least your regular doctor. but go see someone to help you out, cuz believe it or not, a group of people on a porn site are really not going to be able to help you much besides give you advice
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As for the discharge - the GYN visit isnt bad...
I am currently dealing with health issues with my ovaries and have pelvic exams a month, so trust me, they arent that bad.
As for the scented douches and tampons - icky. My man loves my taste and scent, and if it is unusual, he tells me. I had bacterial vaginosis (similar to a yeast infection) and he knew from the scent change before I did...just some extra info...
I am currently dealing with health issues with my ovaries and have pelvic exams a month, so trust me, they arent that bad.
As for the scented douches and tampons - icky. My man loves my taste and scent, and if it is unusual, he tells me. I had bacterial vaginosis (similar to a yeast infection) and he knew from the scent change before I did...just some extra info...
