Ok, I'm 16 years old and there are quite a few things I'm worried about and I really want to see a doctor. 1) I have a daily vaginal discharge (normal smell, color, etc.) but it seems like a rather large amount sometimes, so I want to check and see if there is something wrong. 2) When I first got my period (at 15) it was really, really irregular and there would sometimes be three months in between before I got it again...now it comes approximately every 29 days, but doesn't last for very long...so I'm worried I'm infertile or something. 3) I once did something with a guy (bj), which could have potentially given me an STD and I really doubt I got one, but I want to get checked out for peace of mind.
The problem is I live in a tiny town where everyone knows everyone, so I can't get checked up where I live. So how can I go to a bigger city to get checked without my parents knowing? Or how can I tell my parents to make an appointment for me, without having to tell them the details?
2007-02-25 19:43:24 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
1. A daily vaginal discharge that doesn't smell (a smell is one indicator of an infection such as bacterial vaginosis, certain colors such as green for example can also indicate certain kinds of infections such as Group B Strep) is normal. At certain times in our cycle the discharge will get a bit thicker and that has to do with ovulation. Ovulation is what goes on two weeks before our actual period.
2. Since you just started your period a year ago it is normal to have some irregularity because your body is trying to adjust to the changes going on when it comes to the hormones but 29 day cycles is normal. The normal amount of time for a woman's cycle is 28-35 days. As for the number of days some women only have their periods for 3 days and some have it for 7 (I do when I get my periods) and both are normal.
3. You could try Planned Parenthood, and because of privacy laws they can't tell anyone else what's going on.
But my best recommendation if you are really concerned is to talk this over with your mom or a trusted adult friend or other female family member if you can't do that before you start looking to go to a dr. When it comes time (if it is still necessary later on) to making the appt you just let your mom know that you have some concerns that you would like to discuss with a dr.
Pls try not to be afraid to talk to your mom about this.
2007-02-25 22:24:45 · answer #1 · answered by sokokl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋