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female
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36-40,
anonymous
writes:Hi I'm 14 and I have been having a off white discharge for almost a year now I am a virgin I thought I might have caught a STD from a public bathroom but I heard that some women just have discharge I don't want to tell my mom becuse what if it is a STD then she'll think I am having sex witch I am not what should I do?
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reader, Tisha-1 + ♥, writes (30 April 2008):
 Go look at webmd.com for some helpful information about your normal cycle. Here's a place to start:http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/normal-vaginal-discharge
Don't worry, all women have some vaginal discharge at various points in their cycle. It couldn't hurt to tell your mom you're concerned about yours. It might be a good time to go see the doctor for you so you can ask all the questions you're afraid to ask her.
I'm sure your mom would love it that you'd feel comfortable enough to ask about this!
All the best.
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female
reader, anonymous, writes (30 April 2008): Yes, it could be your natural body reaction to growing up. It could also be something like bacterial vaginitis which is merely a shift in the PH balance of your vagina. It's not an STD, and something that can happen to any woman.
Something simple like an antibiotic can help. See your doctor and you'll feel better. Don't worry!!!!
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reader, crazykit666  +, writes (30 April 2008):
It's normal to have some vaginal discharge, as the vagina stays moist as part of its self-cleansing mechanism. The normal moist discharge clears dead cells and bacteria from the vagina.
The amount of normal discharge varies from woman to woman. Many women notice that during the week after a period there is hardly any discharge. Towards the middle of the cycle (about 2 weeks after the start of a period) the amount increases and it becomes thin, slippery and clear, like uncooked egg white. When this discharge is exposed to the air it becomes brownish-yellow, so it is normal to find a yellowish stain on your undies at the middle of the monthly cycle. There may also be a feeling of moistness and stickiness.
Discharge also increases during pregnancy. And during sexual excitement, vaginal discharge becomes very profuse because two glands near the vaginal opening (the Bartholin's glands) secrete additional slippery mucus, which acts as a lubricant for intercourse.
Abnormal discharge
Normal discharge doesn't smell, and does not cause any irritation or itching. A discharge is likely to be abnormal if:
it smells fishy
it's thick and white, like cottage cheese
it's greenish and smells foul
there's blood in it (except when you have a period)
it's itchy
you have any genital sores or ulcers
you have abdominal pain or pain on intercourse
it started soon after you had unprotected sex with someone you suspect could have a sexually transmitted disease.
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reader, Emilysanswers + ♥, writes (30 April 2008):
All women have some discharge, it's just your insides coming alive and keeping itself clean.
As long as there is not a huge amount of it and there are no other symptoms you should be normal. It could be something you grown out of in time.
At 14 you are in the middle of changing into a woman so your hormones do weird things to you.
The chances of you catching anything from public toilets are tiny too.
You don't have to tell your mum you may have an STD to ask her advice. Ask her if she had any discharge between periods when she was young.
If you are really worried you can always go and see your doctor.
Good Luck!! xx
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