Hi, I am a 28 year old female. I have had constant vaginal discharge ever since I can remember, probably since my first menstration. I don't remember exactly when it started. It's not foul smelling, greenish or any of the things that would go along with a yeast infection. Not itchy or red, but I am prone to getting yest infections easily. It is always white, sometimes a pale yellow. I have had yearly pap tests done and nothing has come up. I once saw a family practice doctor about this problem when I was a teenager. He basically told me that it's normal for some women to have a discharge and for some not have any. No matter what he said I DON'T FEEL NORMAL! I don't know what else to do or who else to talk to about this. I told my Gyn about the discharge last time I had a pap done, after the fact, and she said that she didn't see any discharge?! I don't know what is going on! Any suggestions?? I am tired of always feeling "moist" and having this in my underware! I am married now and I can't even let my husband see my undeware when I take them off, let alone begin explain this to him.
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I have the same problem, my partner constantly thinks Im horny when he tries to touch me cause im almost always "wet" i wear panty liners 24/7 helps keep the undies clean i dont know how to stop it from happening but its normal its been happening to me since i was an early teen
It's always been 'normal' for me. Usually it's not too noticeable, but during certain points in the month I'll have to change my underwear occasionally because it gets a bit more heavier.
I haven't seen a doctor over it because it's always just been normal for me. My mum enquired about it when I was younger (13, when it first started happening), and she was told that it was completely normal and that I wasn't to worry unless it had a smell or wasn't clear/white ish in colour.
No suggestions, no advice, just letting you know that it is just another one of those lovely woman things that don't often get talked about x
It's totally normal! Your body needs that discharge. That's what keeps things lubricated and healthy downstairs. You can't stop what is a normal bodily function. It's basically a type of mucus. Without that your vagina would be very very dry and it would be painful having sex. At different phases you have more or less discharge. If it bothers you wear a panty liner. But be glad you have it because once you hit menopause you will do anything to get it back because you go all dry and sex can be painful. Often requiring medication to bring it back!
PS this is the exact reason panty liners were invented. Why else would we need them? Yes that's how common and normal this is. It's so common that many women use the changes in there discharge to track fertility/ovulation to predict fertile times when trying to get pregnant.
Yep, normal and use panty liners. Some days I just need one, other days 2 - 3. I've always just assumed it was "self-cleaning" my insides lol.
Im also a 28 year old female. Exactly the same symptoms as you and all I've been told from multiple doctors is that it's normal...
I'm exactly the same and it too drives me completely insane and dents the confidence! To the point that I actually wear tampons most days. I've also been told it's normal but as you said, I don't think it is. It's gross and uncomfortable. I feel your pain
I have the same problem. I'm 26 and I find it really embarrsing and uncomfortable, especially when the specialists say that its normal and everything is ok.. I just wear every day thin liners to stop the moisture dampan my underwear.
It's normal but you can help reduce it a bit. Never wash your vagina with anything but water. Soap changes its delicate ph balance. Wear cotton undies and perhaps panty liners? Never wear undies to bed if you don't have your period as your vagina needs a chance to air out. I also had a friend that used to swear by lying naked in the backyard and giving her bits a bit of sun and fresh air from time to time.
Also don't forget when you're ovulating it will naturally be thicker. Kind of like egg whites.
I have this same problem. When it comes to the week around ovulation, I have so much that it makes having sex extremely embarrassing, the reason being that, I get extremely slippery down there and sex feels terrible for both of us but I especially notice the difference, there is just no friction ! I don't even mind the day to day wetness as I've always thought it was pretty normal but the sex stuff does effect me ! Someone on the other post mentioned cervical ectropion and I might just look into that as I do bleed after sex at times..... I was told it was due to having cells on my cervix but I wonder if it's related. Anyway, you're definitely not alone x
This is not normal! I had this for 20 years, saw over ten different doctors all who dismissed it until I haemorrhaged and almost died with advanced cervical cancer. I'm not saying that this is going to happen to you, I'm just saying, if you think something is wrong keep searching for answers until someone listens to you. My oncologist told me that Pap smears are great but give a 50% false negative. Because of my age no doctors actually tested me for cancer. I wish you well and free of your symptoms, take care.
way to strike fear in an already concerned lady, she has stated that she has a pap done every 12 months and they come back normal every time so it's safe to say this is not her problem. a pap smear can detect 95% of cervical cancers and abnormalities.
You are also misinformed about CM not being normal it is very normal different women have different abouts it varies from little to none right through to needing to wear a liner. Not only that it also depends on certain times of the month it may seem heavier thicker and this will usually coincide with ovulation.
Cervical fluid (CF) is also sometimes called cervical mucus (CM). It refers to the fluid produced by the crypts of the cervix during the menstrual cycle. Changing throughout the menstrual cycle in response to ovarian hormones, cervical fluid is observable at the cervix or as it passes into the vagina.
The easiest and most effective way to know about the presence and quantity of estrogen in your bloodstream (and hence gain clues about your fertility status) is to examine your cervical fluid as it changes during your menstrual cycle. Observing these changes offers a primary fertility sign that can tell you a great deal about what is going on with your fertility.
When you are not fertile, at the beginning of your cycle and after ovulation, cervical fluid is dry and scant or sticky and cannot be penetrated by sperm. At these non-fertile times, the vagina is quite acidic and is even hostile to sperm. Cervical fluid at this time forms a barrier that plugs the cervical canal and prevents bacteria from entering the uterus.