YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for March, 2002: Re: abnormal discharge, etc...

Re: abnormal discharge, etc...

From: Maggie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 23:15:38 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 7 Mar 2002, Erica wrote: >
>I am 19 years old and sexually active, although I have never had a
>gynecology exam... I am going to make an appointment very soon because
>I have noticed some things that concern me:
>
>My vaginal discharge is white, thick, curd-like and has a strong odour,
>sometimes rather offensive.
>During sex my labia become extremely swollen and my vagina feels
>irritated - I am not sure if this is just because of excessive friction
>or what.
>I also have begun to feel a slight burning sensation when I pee.
>Another thing is, my menstrual cycle has changed from about 28 days to
>almost 35.
>Last but definitely not least, this is my greatest concern: Occasionally
>I experience short, sharp, cramp-like pains in my ovaries (most often my
>left ovary in particular). I have only noticed this within the past few
>months.
>
>Are any or all of these symptoms of a condition(s) I should mention to
>my gynecologist when I go?
>
>Thanks so much,
>Erica

Hi Erica,

You should tell the doctor ALL of your symptoms when you go!!

Your symptoms represent a number of things, and you should definetly discuss them when you go to have your pap smear and STD screen. Take care,

-- Maggie

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Maggie Beth Anderson
Medical Student at University of Washington

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