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girl prob

Sorry kinda nasty subject

Since ive been little like before i had my periods ive always had discharge n never really botherd me etc, but over the past few years its been gettin really heavy.

I went on the pill about 3 weeks ago and its go so heavy its like a really light period (if that makes sence), its really pissing me off now, cos i cant wear nice underwear cos its uncomfortable an i end up smelling.... not to good. I really do hate it so much cos it makes me feel restricted if that makes sence.

Could there be something wrong with me...or am i just unlucky?

Obviously i am going to go to the doctor but cos hes male i dont really wanna bring up the subject (yes i know hes prob herd it before etc..but still)

Reply 1

I just think that's one of the affects the pill has on the body.

Reply 2

possible it could be a yeast infection of a side effect of the pill while your body gets used to it.

Reply 3

but is there anyway i can totally get rid of it? like a pill or something?

you dont understand how annoying it is to not be able to wear nice underwear for a long time :frown:

Reply 4

Doesn't the pill thicken the mucus created by the vagina or something like that?

Reply 5

Can you not ask to see a female doctor?

Reply 6

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Can you not ask to see a female doctor?

i dont think so....there is a nurse but shes not always there

Reply 7

If this has been happening over the past few years I dont think it has got anything to do with the pill. you could wear panty liners, or go to the doctor, they might be able to help.

Reply 8

you can get panti liners for thongs now, so you could just pop one on and change it every few hours or so... but Id see my doc, a change in discharge can be signs there is something wrong, like an infection.

Reply 9

so theres no way of getting rid of it? cos even panty liners dont really work that well

Reply 10

When you phone the doctor you should be able to ask to see a female, i'm sure they hear it every single day from people. I did that when I went on the pill, I just asked to see a female doctor so if you feel uncomfortable about speaking to a man then make sure you ask.

I think it's something that you should see someone about. See your doctor and hopefully they will be able to tell you what the problem is. Once you know what the problem is, you can find a way of dealing with it.

Reply 11

Just make an appt. for when the female nurse IS there then.

Reply 12

Go to your doctor! Of course you can see a female one - if there isn't one at your practise then switch!

It could be a side-effect to the pill, in which case, your doctor would be able to advise a different brand which might not have such disasterous effects on your body.

It could also be an STI so could be worth checking out - a symptom of chlamidya is a thicker discharge...

Problem is, the longer you leave something like this, the harder it is to solve. A friend's sister always had very thick discharge and heavy periods, even on the pill, and she ignored it for years. When she got to her late 20's and wanted to conceive, it turned out she was left infertile from not getting herself looked at earlier - turned out to be a combination of endometriosis and a non-treated STI...

Get an appointment with your doctor, or alternatively, go to a GUM clinic for a full checkover, including a proper smear. It's the only way to be sure...

Reply 13

yeah i'll defo go see the doctor tomorrow, its extremly unlikly to be an STD as ive only had unprotected sex once and that was with my bf and he has only slept with me which i am 100% certain about