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LittleJill15
Sep 6, 2008, 07:38 PM
Ok, well, I get discharge. A lot... it smells funny. And I get it EVERYDAY
I don't want to tell anyone, especially my mom.
I don't want to go to a doctor.
Is there anything I can do?

Ok, if I did go to a doctor, would he or she look at my vagina?
I'm really uncomfortable with that.
Please someone tell me something I can do.
Is it dagerous?

Credendovidis
Sep 6, 2008, 07:59 PM
Hello LittleJill15

Is there anything I can do?
Yes : see a doctor!! Remember diseases like that MAY have fatal consequences for your fertility later in life !

Ok, if I did go to a doctor, would he or she look at my vagina?
Where else do you suppose he/she should look?

I'm really uncomfortable with that.
Imagine than what will happen when you are pregnant some time in the future, or during delivery...

Please someone tell me something I can do.
Go and see a doctor!!

Is it dagerous?
Most doctors are not dangerous :)
Only your current problem may be just that !

I wish you wishdom with your decision!

:)

Alty
Sep 6, 2008, 08:33 PM
Okay, I'm going to assume that you had sex and that's why you are concerned.

If you had sex then why are you uncomfortable with a doctor looking at your vagina. Seems a bit odd to me.

You were mature enough to have sex, so now you have to be mature enough to face the consequences of sex.

Go to your doctor, there's nothing we can do but guess, and that won't help you.

Good luck.

LittleJill15
Sep 6, 2008, 08:35 PM
Noo, no, I haven't.
But I just don't want anyone looking there.
It's hard to explain

LittleJill15
Sep 6, 2008, 08:36 PM
I just want to know if this is normal?
I've been having to wear panty liners and stuff everyday

letmetellu
Sep 6, 2008, 08:43 PM
LittleJill15, if you have not had sex it does not mean that what ever your problem is is not a dangerous thing. Since I am a male I don't know all about females but that does not mean that I don't know about cancer and other things that can happen to not only females but also to males.

So please go to a Dr. Tell you mom, do something before it gets to a point that nothing can be done.

Alty
Sep 6, 2008, 08:43 PM
If you haven't had sex then why are you afraid to tell your mom?

Your mom is a women too, she won't freak out about this, trust me.

Okay, I could guess, but know that this is only a guess, I cannot give you an accurate diagnosis over the internet, even if I could, I'm not a doctor. I'm basing this guess on what you are describing.

This sounds like a yeast infection. Most stores sell yeast infection medication over the counter. Now, it's not recommended that you get this medication unless you are absolutely sure that this is a yeast infection, and the only way to do that is to go to the doctor.

Yes, he will have to look at your vagina, in fact he'll have to take a swab so that he can do lab tests. You are 15, it's time to get a physical anyway, which includes a pap smear and other tests. It can be a bit scary, but it's really not a big deal. If you feel nervous or overwhelmed the doctor can give you something to help you relax.

In the meantime, try eating more yogurt, plain yogurt, that helps get rid of yeast infections too.

Please, talk to your mom, and don't be scared, this is all part of being a women.

Good luck.

savysmartmom
Sep 6, 2008, 08:47 PM
Ok,
You haven't had sex? Then you could have a yeast infection, sometimes is itchy with discharge. They sell medicine for that at the store. If you have had sex, then you need to go to the doctor--just pick a female ob/gyn, and you will find out if you have any other disease. Remember, you could have a number of easily treatable diseases, that if not treated can cause you to never be able to have a baby, or even get cancer later in life. You just never know...
Even if you haven't had sex, you still should go to an ob/gyn -(gynecologist) for a check up because of your age, just pick a female--it is understandable why you are embarrassed, no one likes those exams! :)

Ash123
Sep 6, 2008, 09:00 PM
This is probably a quickly solvable problem.

It is actually common for a woman to see an OBGYN once a year. Your symptoms would suggest this be done. You need to find a doctor (man or woman) you are comfortable with. And make it part of your life. You are carrying a reproductive system and sometimes it's more complicated than just a shower and a vitamin. Don't worry... this is likely a simple yeast infection that you can get a prescription for and it will be gone in a few days.

Good news right?

Credendovidis
Sep 7, 2008, 05:08 AM
Hello again, LittleJill15

As you can see from all replies : go and see a doctor.
Though it may now be just a simple yeast infection, you can not take any risk.
Because not treating the problem properly now may cause you infertility later in life.
Do not try to play for doctor yourself.
Do not listen to anyone who suggests to take either this or that medicine.
Get over your feelings of discomfort for a doctor inspecting your vagina.
Don't gamble with your life, or that of any of your possible future children :

GO AND SEE A DOCTOR !!!

:)

0rphan
Sep 7, 2008, 01:01 PM
Hi Jill,

Don't worry, you probably have a dose of thrush, very very common, but you will need to see a doctor.

Don't feel embarrassed they deal with this every single day it means nothing to them.
Try and see a lady doctor if it makes you feel better, it will only take a few minutes and will be over before you can blush... seriously.

Don't continue to suffer make an appiontment straight away, it will not get better on it's own.

LittleJill15
Sep 7, 2008, 01:32 PM
OK, thank you everybody
I'm still scared to bring it up though
And something weird is I haven't had me period yet.
It should have been last week.
But thank you everyone!

Ash123
Sep 7, 2008, 02:26 PM
Talk to a doc or parent... they have seen it BEFORE and dealt with it before.

I PROMISE the doc will not think twice. In fact, he'll be onto the next issue as soon as he's done talking.

It'll be over in a few DAYS -- and don't worry about your period.

The body can fluctuate from month to month.

NOT doing something is not a great idea, because something casual and easy to solve now could become more of an issue if ignored later.