help!!: females only, or docs....?

Question

ok, lately i have been having this discharge coming out of my vagina, and i dont know what causes this. its not sticky but its kinda gooey. sometimes its white or a light creamy color, no smell to it.
it started at the same time as when i got this irritated area down there to. theres no redness its just itchy. its kindof on that big fold of skin but on the lower part, on one side. it was really itchy and irritating for about 3-4 days, today its not as bad, but its still itchy and theres still discharge.
i dont know what it is or whats causing it. i cant go to the doctor, no money and im 17 so my parents would probably find out. im not having sex, never had, but there was a guy who he did oral on me. just telling this in case it might help with something. im just not sure whats wrong. i dont know if its just a minor infection from something or if its something worse.
PLEASE HELP! and tell me what your thinking. and dont tell me to talk to my mom, cuz i wont. ok?

oh, and the area where its irritated, its not red or anything, but its slightly rougher than it should be i think.

if you require more info or whatever, i guess you could email me.
thanks for your help

if indeed it is a yeast infection, what am i looking for to know if it really is? what do i need to get to get rid of it? like medications or what?

Answer 1

you can help the itching by using a mild vinegar and water douche. You can get a bacterial infection from oral sex, especially if your partner doesn't brush their teeth before hand. If the discharge and itching persist, you are going to have say something to your mom because you are going to need treatment.
She will likely think your symptoms are just a yeast infection, and women get them all the time without sexual contact, so don't worry so much about being judged. Part of being adult and growing up is being able to trust that your mother, being a woman, understands you as you become one. So try growing up a little.

Answer 2

The discharge is normal, unless it is really yellowish and smells. The itching may be because you have a minor yeast infection. This can be caused from many things including the type of underwear you wear.

Talk to your Mum, theres nothing to be worried about. You don't have to tell her about the guy. If it is a yeast infection it will need to be treated asap.

It may also be nothing, but your are better to be safe than sorry.


Edit: If you think it is a yeast infection you should get your Mum to take you to the Doctor to make sure. You could just go to the pharmacy, and get the medication, however you don't know if you are actually treating the right thing.

The medication comes in two forms. Ones a pill and ones a cream, which has to be inserted right up inside you.

You can get a duo pack on that has both the cream and the pill. The pill will treat the infection from the inside and the cream will relieve the outside.

Your itching may just be from your underwear or have you shaved down there recently. This too will cause irritation.

Answer 3

BTW...you do not treat a yeast infection with antibiotics..those can cause the infection...you treat with an antifungal medication!.....If a guy has herpes/gets blisters on his lips, it can still be tranfered during oral..hope that isn't the case, but you might want to stop being stubborn and DO tell one of your parents. STD's can cause many problems, even can make you sterile if left untreated. Many STD's have the symptom of discharge...you need to stop being stubborn and get yourself checked out before it progresses into something you may regret or end up having permanent damage from going untreated.

While you say you will NOT tell anyone...think about this...
Because chlamydial infection does not make most people sick, you can have it and not know it. Those who do have symptoms may have an abnormal discharge (mucus or pus) from the vagina or penis or pain while urinating. These early symptoms may be very mild. Symptoms usually appear within one to three weeks after being infected. Because the symptoms may be mild or not exist at all, you might not seek care and get treated.

The infection may move inside the body if it is not treated. There, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women and epidydimitis in men, two very serious illnesses.

C. trachomatis can cause inflamed rectum and inflammation of the lining of the eye ("pink eye"). The bacteria also can infect the throat from oral sexual contact with an infected partner. (Source: excerpt from Chlamydial Infection, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)

Answer 4

I can't say I've been in the same situation, but it could be a yeast infection. You itch a lot when there is a yeast infection and if the discharge is coming from your vagina, that sounds like what should have been happening for quite a few years now.
Either way, if you think you need to see a doctor about it (which you probably should) you can always just go to the hospital by yourself. From what I know, the doctors can't contact your parents about anything unless you give them permission.

Answer 5

It could be a yeast infection, they are very common. Google yeast infection and see if it applies to what you are experiencing. You can talk to your mom, she has probably had one and it is not caused by sex, so she won't think that you did. You don't have to tell her that a guy did oral on you, but don't let anyone touch you down there until it is normal again. Planned Parenthood clinics are free, so you can go to one of those too if you really can't ask your mom. Do you have any older friends or teachers? Bladder infections and yeast infections are very very common and older women can help you buy the over the counter meds to help clear it up.

Answer 6

sounds sore poor you. i think you wont like this but go to the doctors and get looked at properly. if could be simple thrush, a yeast infection or an std. your gp cant give out any information you tell them as they have to treat what you say as confidentail and would be breaking the law to tell your parents what you say unless in very serious circumstances. can a friend lend you some money for the prescription
gum clinics or your local family clinics will treat you confidentailly, dont be embrassed they seen worse cases than yours. numbers should be in the local yellow pages. hope this helps good luck :-)

Answer 7

You have a yeast infection and need to go buy an over the counter treatment such as Monistat. If left untreated, yeast infections can turn into urinary tract infections which are a lot more uncomfortable and would require a trip to the doctor to get antibiotics.

Answer 8

I'm very hesitant to answer, as you really need a doctor's opinion, but having said that, It sounds to me like a yeast infection. Could be a number of things, but since you are not sexually active, that narrows it down.
Your local health dept may have some way for you to get help with nobody knowing.
If you flat refuse to go there, some cures for yeast are: monistat (store equivalents are fine) or
gynelotrimin.
Also, at home you can eat more yogurt...it combats the yeast.
I hope you can find a trusted buddy to help you with this.

Answer 9

don't worry too much about it. Maybe it's a small infection, maybe you haven't been eating healthy enough.
I do think you should see a doctor, just in case it is a small infection, and you need antibiotics.
Your parents probably have insurance, so you won't have to pay for it. The doctor is not allowed to tell your parents if you don't want him to.
If this is a problem, maybe there is someone at school, a teacher or someone else you really trust, who could help you out. take care!

Answer 10

It sounds like a yeast infection but you probably should go to the local health clinic and ask for help.