Joined: 07 Feb 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Chicagoland,
Green Vaginal Discharge Posted: 02-07-08 15:57pm
I signed up for this forum because I need
help. And I have no where else to turn.
Let me start off first by saying I am
terrified of doctors/hospitals. I am not
talking just uncomfortable but a crying,
shaking, heart palpitation, and run
screaming from the building kind of
terror. Thus, I have not been to a doctor
for about 25 years. I am 37. I know this
is stupid. I am not sure what to do about
it though.
My immediate problem is this. I am not
sexually active. But I have a discharge
from my vagina that is bright green and
yellow. It%u2019s not painful and
doesn%u2019t itch and it isn%u2019t all
the time. Every where I have read on line
says green discharge is trichomoniasis,
which is sexually transmitted; which in my
case is impossible, unless I caught it on
a toilet seat or something.
It%u2019s embarrassing and uncomfortable
and has driven me to possibly seek medical
help; though I have yet to dig up the
courage to do this. Part of this issue is
that no one is going to believe a 37 year
old woman is not sexually active. I have,
in face, never been with anyone. I am not
a virgin per say since I have had some
toys.
I am not sure what to do. If I could find
a home remedy that would work, I would try
that first. Otherwise%u2026 well other
wise I will just have to live with it.
Thank you for listening to this disgusting
story. I%u2019d like to hear thoughts on
this. If someone could help, I'd
appreciate it.
Peace,
Tess.
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PenguinsRus
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Posted: 02-07-08 16:13pm
First of all, it's not disgusting.
Everyone has issues with their vagina from
time to time.
You are correct in thinking that green
discharge is not normal. However, if it
isn't accompanied by pain or itchiness and
it's not an STD I'm not quite sure what it
could be.
If you are worried about it, although it
may seem scary, seeing a doctor is
probably your best bet. Would bringing a
trusted friend or family member make it
easier for you to go?
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tessad
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Feb 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Chicagoland,
Posted: 02-07-08 16:32pm
Thanks for the response PenguinsRus.
I have no idea what to do. I am
embarrassed to say that I don't have any
friends that I would trust enough to go
with me and I don't have any family.
I have no idea how to even go about going
to a doctor for this; or even how I'd make
it in the office door. I am really working
on trying to find the courage to go. Not
sure I'll succeed. I feel very stupid
about this and very embarrassed.
Thank you again for your response though.
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lele25
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Posted: 02-07-08 16:59pm
I'm sorry to hear about the predicament
your in. I also hate, hate, hate, going to
the doctor but I do try and go once a
year, infact I had my annual yesterday. I
build it up to be some horrible thing in
my head and I stress and stress over it
but then afterwards I think....ok that was
not worth all the fuss. Of course I still
don't enjoy it, but its just something you
have to grit your teeth (literally) and do
every once in a while. I find that it
really helps if you have a doctor that you
trust, ask your friends or family who they
see. I love my doctor, she is so sweet and
very patient with me during the 10-15
minuets it takes me to unlock my
knees!LOL! Seriouly.....I sit there with
my knees locked together repeating to her
"ok I'm opening them in 2 seconds I
promise"! What your describing does not
sound normal at all and I really think you
should see someone. Vagisil makes an at
home test kit that can indicate the
presence of a yeast infection, although
you said that there was no itching so I
don't know if it would do any good, but it
can't hurt either. I wish you the best of
luck and I hope everything gets better!
Please keep us posted!
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lauracet
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Joined: 07 Feb 2008 Posts: 1
Posted: 02-07-08 17:01pm
going to doctors always itimidates me
too...showing them your vagina or talking
about it...not fun at all. I tell you what
makes it better- the relief when they make
the problem better- the humiliation really
is a momentary thing, if you can get to
see a female doctor, i swear you'll
recover from embarrassment, whats bothing
you with your woman bits might not be so
recoverable if its not seen to ASAP!
good luck
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tessad
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Joined: 07 Feb 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Chicagoland,
Posted: 02-07-08 17:26pm
Thank you all so much for your responses.
Logically, I know I am being stupid.
Logically, I know it’s ridiculous and
risks my life. Unfortunately the fear of
it far out weighs my logic. It is far
greater than nervous or just plain scared.
It’s downright terrifying. I don’t
think someone holding a knife to my throat
would be as terrifying to me. I have tried
visualizing it to maybe desensitize myself
to the thought of it. But even that has my
heart racing in fear.
I could see a therapist or someone about
this, but… they are doctors too. LOL
stupid, I know it is stupid of me.
The discharge issue has been going on for
quite some time. I wear panty liners every
day and change them several times a day. I
wash at least twice a day. I even tried
douching, though I know that is not good
for the natural bacteria of the vagina.
Nothing has worked.
I don’t suppose they’d appreciate me
showing up at a doctor’s office buzzed
on wine? LOL.
Thank you all for your responses.
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lele25
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Posted: 02-07-08 21:54pm
Ha Ha....I was considering a glass or two
when I get my IUD but fortunately my Dr.
gave the ok to take a muscle relaxer, as
long as someone drives me. Would'nt that
be great though, get a buzz and go to the
doctor! I am wondering if
maybe you should just try that Vagisil
test...who knows maybe it is a yeast
infection, if it did turn out to be one
then you could just use an OTC medication.
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Georgia59
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Posted: 02-12-08 17:30pm
It sounds like it could be bv or some
other kind of bacterial infection- those
aren't necessarily sexually transmitted.
Is there a way you can call the doc and
ask for an antibiotic, or find a doc who
would come to your home?
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Duchessljb
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Posted: 02-12-08 18:12pm
Well, I can understand the trepidation of
not wanting to see a doctor, but even as a
virgin, you're way overdue for at least an
annual pap smear and it sounds like you
should definitely go see one about this
problem.
I'm afraid I don't have any advice about
the actual discharge, but I did have some
about seeing a doctor. I think Georgia59's
advice is great, if you can find one.
If not, and you don't already have a
doctor that you see and trust, you may
wanted to consider asking around (most
women are willing to rave about their
OB/GYN if you give them a chance and they
really like them) and you'll get some good
referrals that way.
You might also consider a 'Family
Practitioner,' which is a doctor that does
a little bit of everything (my primary
care physician is a Family Practitioner;
she deals with my asthma, my allergies, my
basic ob/gyn stuff, etc.) It's nice having
a doctor that can deal with all the normal
things at once; she knows all my history
and this way when I have a problem I can
call the same doctor and she knows about
it all.
Also, when you call to schedule an
appointment, ask if you can schedule an
'office consultation' of some kind, where
you get to sit with them in their office
and talk for awhile, fully clothed, and
kind of build up a relationship with them.
That'd give you a chance to get to know
the doctor and you can decide then whether
you want to have that doctor as yours, at
which point you can explain about your
virginity and the problem you're having as
well as the fact that you're not
completely comfortable in doctor's offices
in general (being in the office office
might be a little easier for you, the
first time, since it's not as 'clinical'
feeling). I don't know if all places will
do it, but I'm sure some would if you
explain that you want a chance to talk to
the doctor before you decide to make them
your primary care physician.
I don't think using an OTC test and
medication is a bad idea, either, but
since you haven't been seen by a doctor
since you were 13, I think it might be
time to bite the bullet and find one that
you trust and can work with.
Good luck; I hope things work out for you,
both with the discharge and finding a
doctor you can be comfortable with!
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Georgia59
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Posted: 02-12-08 18:32pm
Oh I was going to add- maybe think about
finding a psychologist or someone who can
help treat your phobia of doctors?
I am wondering if
maybe you should just try that Vagisil
test...who knows maybe it is a yeast
infection, if it did turn out to be one
then you could just use an OTC medication.
