I think I have an infection of some sort because my privates itch a lot and there's a little discharge. I know i should go see a doctor but I'm a minor and there's no way my mom can find out. Anyone have any ideas on what i can do??
2006-10-29 08:18:16 · 15 answers · asked by Polina 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Sounds like a yeast infection.
What Are the Symptoms of a Yeast Infection?
Common signs and symptoms of yeast infections include:
itching and irritation in the vagina
redness, swelling, or itching of the vulva (the folds of skin outside the vagina)
a thick, white discharge that can look like cottage cheese and is usually odorless, although it might smell like bread or yeast
pain or burning when urinating or during sex
If you have any of these symptoms, see your doctor or gynecologist. It's easy to confuse the symptoms of a yeast infection with those of some STDs and other vaginal infections. Your doctor can give you the right diagnosis.
Try monistat 7. You can get it from Kroger, Walmart, CVS. Almost anywhere.
2006-10-29 08:24:07 · answer #1 · answered by Lucinda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are uncomfortable--itch, discharge etc--you need to see a doctor to be screened and treated if necessary. You may have a yeast infection or a bacterial vaginal infection, both of which are NOT sexually transmitted and more often than not you did nothing to bring them about. Yeast and bacterial vaginal infections are very common and you should be screened and subsequently treated if it is possible that you have one. If you are sexually active you should also be screened for STD's, just to be sure and give yourself some peace of mind.
If you/your family has insurance you should talk to your mom and explain that you think you may have a vaginal infection, or just tell your mom that you want to go to the doctor for a general check up. What happens at your doctor's appointment stays between you and your doctor, your parents are not able to find out--you have doctor-patient confidentiality. If you don't have insurance I'd encourage you to contact your local family planning clinic, all services are completely confidential for everyone including minors.
Check out:
plannedparenthood.org
2006-10-29 08:29:48 · answer #2 · answered by sweetpea77thst 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
appears like a urinary tracht illness. conventional signs! drink tons of water and feature a tumbler of cranberry juice daily, my urologist instructed me i would by no means take bathtub baths once more ,so i'm dedicated to just have showers. wager what? i havent had any longer infections. a yeast illness may be very uncomfortable as you've got extreme vaginal itching and a white discharge. you dont most commonly get this until you're sexually lively. in case your symptons dont resolve you have got to re-discuss with the health care professional. oftentimes they positioned you on an anti-biotic that's referred to as vast spectrum till they get the outcome again from the lab, then they'll recognize precisely which cure will paintings. desire this is helping you until you notice your health care professional.
2016-09-01 04:24:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to the doctor without your parents. They cannot legally share anything with your parents, its doctor/patient confidentiality. Unless you tell your parents, they won't find out. Do you think you have something from some sexual activity you did? If you didn't, its ok to tell your parents because you didn't do something wrong and they can help you (especially when you pay for the doctor and medicine). Whatever you do, go to the doctor, they'll help you prevent problems in the future and help you with whatever you have now. In the end, even if your parents find out, its better that you go and get healthy than if you wait and something worse happens.
2006-10-29 08:24:10 · answer #4 · answered by Leselina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like you have a yeast infection. This is a common mishap for women and is easily treated with OTC creams. However, you really should see a physician first to make sure that's what it is. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, you can treat yourself in the future by buying the medication at the drugstore.
2006-10-29 08:33:31 · answer #5 · answered by shaggindeb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a drug store and try some Monostat creme. It can be bought over the counter. If you do not get better, then it is something other than a yeast infection and you better seek help from a physician.
2006-10-29 08:24:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a yeast infection and you get those from time to time regardless if you are sexually active.You can buy over the counter stuff that clears it up.It a normal part of being a girl/women.
2006-10-29 08:22:57 · answer #7 · answered by kelliekareen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a yeast infection. Try visiting a drug store and talk to the pharmacist, they can maybe give you an idea of what the issue is. Good Luck.
2006-10-29 08:20:16 · answer #8 · answered by Adri 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would try one of the over the counter yeast infection treatments first--Monistat, etc. If there's no improvement in a day, see your Dr.---either way, you should have yearly exams, depending on your age and is you're sexually active.
2006-10-29 08:24:29 · answer #9 · answered by ppg_blossom66 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could have several issues going on. You really need to go to a doctor. You could be having a yeast infection. They can become horrible.
2006-10-29 08:21:50 · answer #10 · answered by crash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋