I think i may have a vaginal infection but im not sure what to

I think i may have a vaginal infection but im not sure what to do about it, there's a greenish liquid on my underwear and it normally is very heavy and clear and green on the outsides and its red around hte area and sore and itchy...

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Yellow or Green: May indicate an infection, especially if thick or clumpy like cottage cheese or has a foul odor

Trichomonas: foamy, yellow-green foul-smelling discharge.

You can read more about it here

http://www.wdxcyber.com/dxvag003.htm

Either way.. you need to make an appt to be looked at to confirm this. Don't try to treat this with any OTC medication. If this is what you have.. don't prolong your visit to the doctors either.

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Edited by eidnil on September 13 2005 at 9:27 PM

Reply to Lindie's Post: Where exactly can i go to get help..im in my first year in college far from home at purdue in indiana and i dont know the area and dont have many transportation options. Its awkward to bring it up with my mom. I'm not sexually active so is it normal to get it even if your not?

Do you not have a nurse on campus? I am not familiar with that area. You may want to look in the phone book for the local Health Dept. Im sure with you going to a college it may not be far. (plus they may not charge or may go by a pay scale (especially since you are a student)

It is common to be picked up through intercourse. But you can get it without having sexual intercourse. Also, since this parasite can survive for several hours where there is moisture, direct contact with a recently contaminated object, such as a towel, can lead to infection. So don't be embarresed or anything.

Let me know if I can help any further..

Reply to Lindie's Post: We do have a health center, i wasn't sure if they dealt with that kind of stuff. Im not exactly the outgoing type of kid, and i get embarassed easily lol but i dont want to just let it go un noticed.

Yeah, health depts usually have a section for females. To get your Pap, things like that.. Give them a call in the morning.. if they can't help you I'm very sure they will know where to send you to help. Just explain what you explained here.. and they will asssit you. You are far away from Mom/Home.. you will become outgoing..

Wish you the best of luck Hun.... If I have helped, don't forget to submit the accept button.. Need anything else.. just let me know... I'm here..

Hi

Here is a Clinic near you that can help you.

Kerry

Indianapolis: A Woman's Choice - map
317 352 1900
5430 East 21st Street
Indianapolis IN 46218
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 4 PM
Alternate Saturday, 8:30 AM to 2 PM

Kerry, RN
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Reply to Lindie's Post: I was just wondering, if i do have this, what kind of treatmeant would i most likely take, is it a pill?

Reply to Kerry's Post: Indianapolis is about an hour away from me, im in west lafayette near purdue ..and i dont have a car so i have no way to get there but thanks

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Here is a link to a clinic in Lafayette.....

Lafayette - map
765 742 9073
1016 East Main Street
Lafeyette IN 47901
Monday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Tuesday, 11:30 AM to 7 PM
Thursday, 10:30 AM to 7 PM
Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Wednesday, Saturday, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Kerry, RN
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Reply to Kerry's Post: ah ok, thank you, do you know if they accept walk ins or if i'd have to make an appointment?

Trichomoniasis is successfully treated in most cases using a medication called Metranidazole or "Flagyl." It is important to remember that while taking Metranidazole you should not drink alcoholic beverages for three days before or after, and especially not while taking this medication. If you do during alcoholic beverages you may experience severe vomiting and abdominal pain

Reply to Lindie's Post: Ok, well thank you for your help, i looked up my schools health site..they do have a womens clinic, i'll call and have an appointment made and hope i can get it taken care of, should i request one for asap next day or is it ok to wait till the end of the week/weekend?

Honesty.. I would ask for as soon as you can.. Get it all cleared up.. If you tell them what's going on.. I'm sure they will give you the soonest appt. available.

Best of luck hun.. Enjoy the rest of your 1st year in college!!

Female Personal Medical Help..needs it bad :(

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