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writes:Ok please would sum1 give me sum advice here.I wrote in with a few questions about my discharge and stuff. and i was told i mite hav an infection. i think i may have vaginitis! I read all the symptoms and everything and it seems so clear that i have it.I have not ever had sex and all i have ever done down there is been fingered. I read that you need antibiotics to get rid of it.How could i possibly tell my mom about that? Mom.. your innocent 15 year old daughter has a vagina infection!!! she knows about my boyfriend but only thinks its a childish little thing between us, but like i said i have only been fingered.imagine wat she'll think tho. she'll never ever believe me! she's gonna think i have been lying to her and stuff.Another thing.. i cant stand the thought of any doctor looking at me there!! it seems gross. not for wat the doctor will think, just cos it will be uncomfortable for me.What if i just stop any stuff with my bf for a while, i keep VERY extra clean down there, i dont wear tight or cotton underwear... maybe it will go away. or is there another medication to cure it?please anyone tell me what they think of the situation and wat i should do :D thanks xxxx
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reader, anonymous, writes (9 March 2007): Tell your mom that you think you may have a vaginal infection, if she asks just say you haven't had sex so it cant be an STI! The doctor may just ask you to do a vaginal swab, they might not even need to look down there at all, you really need antibiotics, you cant just leave it.. Dont worry though!
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 March 2007): Girlie, go see a doctor. It may be something else although you have symptoms of vaginitis.
Go see a doctor. They will answer your question.
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 March 2007): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionthanks so much for your help!!!
hope i'll make the right decision...:-) til then i am definitly gonna b careful.
I have been with my boyfriend for some time now i trust him a lot and it has only been him who has ever touched me down there.
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 March 2007): See my last post in your original question....go see the doctor, tell your mom, it has nothing to do with your being fingered, except that you were perhaps not clean down there....a woman's anus is very close to her vagina, some bacteria can inadvertantly enter your vagina where it is a perfect enviornment for bacteria to grow to an infection, also yeast is a problem...at times, but you would most likely be itching if you had a yeast infection.
Your mom will probably not "suspect" anything, but why you don't feel you can be honest with your mom about sex concerns me as well, you seem pretty guilt ridden, could it be that you are behaving a little to promiscously from the way you were raised? I think 15 year old girls should value themselves enough to keep their pants on around boys who only have one thing on their mind....next post you will be writing here, is help I think I am pregnant! I am glad for you it is just a minor infection, all part of being a woman, but you need to learn now to take responsibility for your precious biology and don't run from it when you need to address it instead, if you can't bear to go to the doctor for a check up or tell your mom you are becoming sexually active, then you are not ready to be so intimate with a boy!
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reader, eyeswideopen  +, writes (7 March 2007):
 It may turn much worse if you don't get it checked out. I don't mean to scare you but an untreated infection in your vagina could cause some serious problems for you. Talk to your Mom, she will be more understanding than you think. As far as the doctor thing, you might as well get used to having them check you out, it's embarrassing but it's just part of being a female. Go talk to Mom, you'll be fine, honey.
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reader, Bella55 +, writes (7 March 2007):
Unfortunately there is no other way to get rid of an infection than by antibiotics. You should confide in your mom, let her know that you are still a virgin, but that you started to fool around. There is nothing to be embarrassed about, and you would be surprised at how much your mom actually knows about you. She will appreciate your honesty and the fact that you confided in her. Your health is the most important thing in this world, you should never leave things to chance.
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reader, balface  +, writes (7 March 2007):
 Firstly, if you have never had sex it is very unlikely that it is a STI, however, if you have been fingered then always make sure that whoever is doing it has washed there hands propery.I know your mother may be concerned. However, I'm sure that she would rather know what's going on then being kept in the dark about it. I know it may be a difficult thing but in the end you will be glad you did pluck up the courage and tell her.You can ask for a female doctor, maybe that might make you feel a bit more comfortable with things. The doctor is there to help you, don't worry about them judging you or having an opinion. They are professionals and everything will be done confidentially.If it is a infection I suggest that you do go see a doctor. However an increase in discharge could be because you are a week before you start your period. If the discharge isn't the usual white/creamy colour I urgently suggest to go see someone about it. If it smells then you probably do have a vaginal infection.Please don't worry. You could go to the doctors by yourself although maybe this wouldn't be the best idea. Your mother may find out and she will know you have been lying to her.My top tip: Try not to be embarrassed, make a doctors appointment and try and tell your mother. I know it may be difficult but it is the right thing to do.I hope I've helped xx
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