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Worried - Infection? Help, Please
Posted: 10-25-07 14:08pm

I'm really worried right now. On the area beside your vaginal entrance (not the lips) btu like the area around that, is really red. It's been itching for a few days now too. I don't do any sexual stuff, don't have my period, and barely EVER maturbate (once or twice). Is it an infection, if so, is it normal? I don't want to have to go to a gynceologist because no one's ever seen that part except me..not even my mom..and I think it'll be really embarassing... so please help..
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Posted: 10-25-07 14:18pm

You might have a yeast infection. But, sweetie, you'd have to go to a doctor to find out.

Good luck!
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Posted: 10-25-07 14:26pm

Thanks:) But is that like..kind of normal? Cause I can't think of any ways I could have got it...
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Posted: 10-25-07 14:34pm

You can get yeast infections or bacterial infections from everyday life.

Yeast infections can be really, really common. So can bacterial infections for some women. It all depends.

You should go see a doctor. Eventually all women have to go see a gynocologist anyway... it can be a little 'creepy' and you will never, ever 'enjoy' it - but it is best to be healthy.
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Posted: 10-25-07 14:37pm

Thanks SOOO much!!! I was freaking out for a second. Gosh...now to tell my mom about this =S
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Posted: 10-25-07 14:46pm

Yeast infections suck but they aren't so bad. And the doctor will be really nice about it, I promise!

They are usually accompanied by thick/lumpy white or smelly discharge, pain/burning during sex or even peeing, redness and inflammation, and of course, itching. They can be treated by over the counter drugs, but the first few times you get them, you need to get them diagnosed by a doctor to make sure it's not bacterial or you'll just make it worse.
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Posted: 10-25-07 14:55pm

Thanks...Yeah, I'd rather go to a doctor than get some drugs that'll make it worse, I just hope it's a girl doctor =)
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Posted: 10-25-07 15:01pm

you can probably request one. I always do Smile
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13teengirl

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Posted: 10-25-07 15:04pm

That's true:) Thanks ALOT!!!!
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Posted: 10-25-07 15:18pm

sounds like thrush (yeast infection) its horrible i know i get it all the time u can get it from wearing nylon underwear, tight jeans, change in hormones thats when i get it just before my period, u can try natural yoghurt on a tampon that helps to sooth it
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Posted: 10-25-07 20:51pm

go to the web md page on yeast infections to see ways in which you can avoid getting another one. They're awful.
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Posted: 10-25-07 22:11pm

I used to get them when I was your age. Have you been taking any antibiotics? Antibiotics kill all the bacteria(good and bad) and this is when infections have a party down there. Going to the doc is the best option hun
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Posted: 10-26-07 15:27pm

Yeah, I'm going to the doctor soon - and I was sick a few days ago - Tylenol and Advil..but I dunno...
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Posted: 10-26-07 15:34pm

Well tylenol wouldn't cause that, but good thing you're going to the doctor.
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