im having vaginal discharge...that's like outside of the lips of my vagina, like it doesn't look like its actually coming out of my vagina. i've had it for a year and it smells and is yellow/white and clumpy and gross. but it doesn't itch down there or anything. what is it?
2007-08-05 16:18:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Vaginal discharge. This is normal for girls from ages 9-17 and may continue during women-hood with pregnancy and in between periods. Don't worry at all. It can have a smell and it is usually white/yellow and clumpy. Some people describe it as "white goo." Vaginal discharge is a sign that you are in puberty and may have your period from 1 month - 2 years from when you started experiencing this. So you might get your period soon.
You should only be worried if, as you say, it is itchy or it is green or a strange shade of dark yellow. If you experience any of these symptoms you should see a doctor or tell a family member, this means there is an infection. But not to worry, it sounds like you do not have one.
It can seem that it is not coming out of the Virgina at all. But indeed it is. Virginal discharge usually is discharged out of "the lowest hole" in the vaginal area. You may not know where it comes from and it leaves stains in areas you may not have thought it came from. This is completely natural and almost every girl experiences it.
I hope this has helped. Good luck with everything. For more information you should go to www.womensgirlshelp.com
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2007-08-05 16:39:25 · answer #1 · answered by Crystal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your vagina naturally cleans itself and has its own bacteria, thats why using a douche is a bad idea, you will get rid of the good bacteria leaving it open for bad bacteria. Every woman has discharge but if it smells and is clumpy then you should go see your dr ASAP.
2007-08-05 23:27:54 · answer #2 · answered by Lauren Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you clean inside your vagina? Because If you don't that can cause infections. Try cleaning both the outside and inside of your vagina and see If that doesn't help with the discharge and smell.
2007-08-05 23:23:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you shower to you open that area to wash it thoroughly ? If you don't, then it could be normal buildup. If you do, then it sounds like a yeast infection. It doesn't always itch. You can buy treatments over-the-counter.
2007-08-06 00:06:16 · answer #4 · answered by christnp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a type of infection. Maybe vaginitis. You need to see a dr.
2007-08-05 23:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by mommyto2 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sounds like a bad infection. You need to get to a dr ASAP.
2007-08-05 23:21:19 · answer #6 · answered by phxchik07 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You aren't washing properly. I suggest you take a wash cloth each time you bathe and clean that area.
2007-08-05 23:22:05 · answer #7 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Can you say "infection"???? Why have you waited so long?? A year? Geez...Get to the doctor...NOW!!
2007-08-05 23:24:53 · answer #8 · answered by Teri M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋