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female
age
36-40,
anonymous
writes:I've been having an awful lot of vaginal disharge lately. I've always had it now and then, but lately it seems like after a day, the crotch of my panties are lined with it!It's thick and white with just the slightest yellow tint. It's also causing a particularly strong odor. I don't know how to describe it... I wouldn't really say it's "fishy" but its unpleasant. I haven't had any kind of pain, itch, or discomfort. I haven't been sexually active in a few weeks.I don't have insurance, so my policy is I don't go to the doctor unless it's life threatening.Any ideas? Should I be concerned?
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reader, fishdish +, writes (13 June 2008):
 Sounds like a yeast infection to me though, in which case, the yogurt treatment would be most helpful, though it wouldn't if you had both a vaginal and a yeast. I just saw this ad on TV that promoted a kit that diagnosis whether you have a vaginal infection or not, check your drug store for a similar product, I think it was by Vagasil.
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 June 2008): Hi - I agree with the advice about over the counter medication and visiting one of the free clinics. The Yoghurt advice from DOG is also a good idea too (as part of your regular diet to help things stay healthy for the future, but don't just use any old yoghurt - you need to get the "live" kind that has the "good" bacteria in it (sorry, I can't recall the name of the bacteria). There are also daily yoghurt drinks containing the same stuff that you can get from most supermarkets that are reasonably cheap too. I think the way that they work through us all having a type of "good" bacteria in our guts that keeps everything moving and healthy and this helps it to flourish and lessens the chances of the "bad" bacteria getting a chance to take over.
Hope you get help and feel better soon xxx
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reader, DOG +, writes (12 June 2008):
 sounds like a yeast infection. They can clear up on their on usually when your period begins. You can buy a non-prescription antifungal medication from a store. Avoid escessive cleaning in the infected area. Wash once a day w/plain water or mild non perfumed soap. Don't use tampons. Don't have sexual intercourse until your symptoms go away. To prevent another infection: Don't wear tight fitting pants and wear cotton panel underwear and eat yogurt. Always wipe from front to back after using the toliet. Hope this helps.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 June 2008): I hate to play the guessing game here; but it sounds like vaginal thrush, meaning a fungal infection; it is likely to devlop after taking antibiotics, or sometimes when taking the contraceptive pill.
I SUGGEST: Contact a doctor, if you cannot afford one, contact your local health care clinic.
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reader, Tisha-1 +, writes (12 June 2008):
 Hi, sorry to hear about your lack of insurance keeping you from seeing a doctor. You might be able to find a low-cost health care provider through this website.
www.plannedparenthood.org
There is a search tool where you type in your zip code to find a local clinic, or you can follow the links provided to speak to staff at your local planned parenthood office.
I also pulled up this webpage for you, but I have to caution you that you should not self-diagnose this if you have not had this before. You really do need to see a doctor.
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/womens-health/yeast-infection-vaginitis-19854.htm
Take care, hope this helps you get the medical attention you need.
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