I've had discharge since I was around 11, before I started my period. I have to change liners in my underwear everytime I go to the bathroom. Long story short, it's not a great experience. Anyway, all the things I have read say it should be white, when mine has almost always been yellow, and smells... well... not like it should. I think I have that vaginal bacteria thing. I'm not sure though, and I don't want to tell my mom to take me to the doctor if I don't. It's super embarresing, what should I do?
2007-05-27 12:38:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
There is nothing to be embarrassed about on it, let your mom know. The best, cheapest, and fastest thing for you to take to get rid of the infection is Alka-Seltzer original. I know that sounds dumb, but it does work. Just follow the directions on the package. All the other medicines on the market take anywhere from 2 to 3 days to kill the infection. Alka-Seltzer will kill it in 2-3 hours. Just take it like is says to, 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water every 4 hours. Do this about 3 times and the infection is gone. If you do this now, by tonight or in the morning you are free of the infection. And it is not mess like the other medicines are. It will also save you money from an office visit to the doctor. If it is not an infection that you have, Alka-Seltzer will not hurt you at all.
2007-05-27 13:02:56 · answer #1 · answered by SapphireB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, as far as for the fact that your vaginal discharge smells, it could very well be an infection. However, don't freak out every woman has a particular smell depending on her body, it can be the food you eat, detergents and perfumes, etc. Also, the fact that your discharge is yellow isn't uncommon. If its a light yellow then that's usually normal. Normal vaginal discharge can range in color from clear, to white, to off white(cream), to a light yellow. Also, the fact that you are having to change your liner so often could just be that your body produces a lot of secretion, which is most of the times good. That means that your body is cleaning itself and that your reproductive system is functioning normally.
If you are still having reservations check out:
http://women.webmd.com/Women-Medical-Reference/Vaginal-Wet-Mount
2007-05-27 19:47:49 · answer #2 · answered by perfecttenn86 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some girls have a yellow discharge. I'm not sure what it smells like if if it's not normal. And as embarassing as it is, I probably would talk to someone, preferably your mother. I know that kind of thing is supposed to be personal, but if there is a problem, you might want to get it checked out. It could be a yeast infection, hopefully not.
But I wouldn't stress too much unless it continues to get worse, because not everything is white.
2007-05-27 19:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by Jade 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi dont be embarrased all us women go through this stage in our lives , but it sounds like you have an infection and you need to get to your doctor as soon as possible , if you let it go untreated it could cause all sorts of problems in the future right down to not being able to have children , even if you do feel a little embarrased its better than going through your day like you have been , wouldnt you rather not have to change panty liners and feel better about yourself , please ask your mum to take you to the doctors you will feel better for it later , good luck
2007-05-27 19:45:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-05-27 19:51:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might have a vaginal bacteria that can only be cured with medicine i think you should got to the doctors and tell your mom you're not the only one with these kinds of problems :)
2007-05-27 19:43:57 · answer #6 · answered by pjsancha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have ever had sex, you do need to go to the doctor, and it isn't a stretch that young girls are having sex. If you haven't had sex, then try eating some yogurt regularly. This balances the good bacteria in your whole body.
2007-05-27 19:42:31 · answer #7 · answered by DDav 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the smell that you are noticing from your vagina yes you need to let your mom know that you need to see the dr about this because this is an indicator of possible infection.
2007-05-27 19:45:36 · answer #8 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to the doctor, thae have seen and heard it all before. As far as your mom goes, she is a woman too she should understand
2007-05-27 19:41:42 · answer #9 · answered by 1sleepymama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please talk to your mother. ALL women have had an infection at one time or another. It's just part of being a woman.
2007-05-27 19:47:28 · answer #10 · answered by tooyoung2bagrannybabe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋