Fancy yourself as an agony aunt? Add your answer to this question! A
female
reader, kellyxxx  +, writes (13 March 2010):
 The doctor doesn't always have to look down there. Sometimes if you give a good enough description of symptoms they will prescribe something relevant and do it through trial and error.x
A
female
reader, needtoknow35  +, writes (18 February 2010):
 i wouldnt douche i am a registered nurse and douching will onlt spread the bacteria around if indeed it is an infection. i would suggest first go to the drug store they have what you call a vaginal screening kit you use to diagnose an infection and its color coded take the test what ever color it turns you look on the chart and it tells what the infection is if its a simple yeast infection thats what it sounds like you can use the one dose vaginal cream such as vagistat 1 most creams kills mostly all types of bacterial vaginosis exept for trichomoniasis and chlamydia if this discharge is followed by painful sex or abdominal cramping then more than likely thais is what it is. if not then its just probably an ordinary yeast infection and if the cream does work and stop the discharge but the odor is still there you can use norforms is a vaginal suppository you insert abour 5-6 hours before having sex it helps control odor
...............................
A
female
reader, anonymous, writes (16 February 2010): Just go to the doctor. They deal with this sort of thing everyday. If you are mature enough to have sex with someone then surely you are mature enough to see a medical professional if you have a problem? Doctors won't care what it looks like, trust me.
...............................
A
male
reader, CaringGuy +, writes (16 February 2010):
Your doctor will have seen everything all before. But you need to go because it could develop into something very nasty. Better safe than sorry.
...............................
A
reader, anonymous, writes (16 February 2010): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionI'm worried about going to the doctor though as he will have to look down there.
I'm worried incase mine isn't normal or something.
...............................
A
female
reader, kellyxxx +, writes (16 February 2010):
This sounds like bacterial vaginosis, however I'm not a doctor, I just work in a pharmacy... Go to a doctor and see what the actual problem is. If its itchy then it could be thrush. Whatever the problem is, I'm sure its not too serious, but you will need treatment for it. If it is bv then that comes because the pH balance of the vagina has been altered (too much washing with cosmetic shower gels can do this) so no matter how much you wash, the smell is always going to return. I'm sure it will be very simple to treat. Good luck with everything.x
...............................
A
female
reader, msday +, writes (16 February 2010):
See the doc! Or try douche! They sell it at walmart and u mite feel cleaner inside but take a shower for the outside. Bath n body works fragrances ; )
...............................
A
male
reader, Boredatwork +, writes (16 February 2010):
 Sometime washing to much can causes a problem as you wash away the good bacteria. Also be careful with what you actually clean yourself with.
But always best to get checked at the doctor, he will probably take a sawp and check for bacteria levels, painless and nothing to worry about.
...............................
A
female
reader, SavvySavannah456 +, writes (16 February 2010):
 Theres medacine for that if its yeast or thrush...tell your doctor he'll prescribe you something :) also drink a lot of water and it will help to wash it out. (but just water wont make it go away)
...............................
A
female
reader, veronika  +, writes (16 February 2010):
 If it smells unusual "down there" then you could have an infection, like a yeast infection or thrush or something. Just go to the doctor. If the smell is really strong, just washing it probably won't make it go away.
...............................
A
reader, anonymous, writes (16 February 2010): if you go to do somthing with him try washing up right b4 u guys have ur fun
...............................
A
male
reader, CaringGuy +, writes (16 February 2010):
Go to the doctor. You might have an infection or something. Don't feel bad or be embarrassed. Just make sure you're healthy.
...............................
| 