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Does The Vaginal Discharge Two Weeks Before Periods Indicate STI?

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Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2015
Question: Hi. Does my discharge look normal? I have been freaking out that i have an STI and i have to wait two more days to see my results from my tests. Im going to start my period in about two weeks.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
We need more information!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this discharge and all the disturbing thoughts this has caused you. It is difficult to evaluate a discharge and tell whether it is normal or not by just looking at a picture. Please, provide answers to the follow questions to help me evaluate.

1. For how long has this been going on?
2. Do you have ant itches?
3. What is the color and how many pads do you change in a day in order not to be wet? Has the volume increased?
4. Is it having any odor(smells bad)?
5. Have you had unprotected sex?6. Do you have any other symptoms?

These would help in evaluating your risk and providing answers as to whether this is normal or not. Not all discharges are signs of STI. They are suggestive of an infection and not mandatorily an STI.

Be patient. Whatever the results, we would be able to assist you in treating and preventing future infections. I hope to hear from you and provide more insights and useful recommendations on this.

Until we next talk, I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (5 minutes later)
I have discharge all the time, usually clear and white and string.
No ant itches
Its clear sometimes white
I hardly have to change
Volume increases only before my period
No odor
I have not had sex. I have a virgin
No other symptoms y
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Cannot be an STI!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Vaginal discharge is normal all the times. The only problem should be the color, quantity and odor. These are normal in your case. It is expected for discharge to increase before periods and more so about 2weeks to periods because of the hormonal changes. This is normal and you should not be concerned.

How would you have STI if you have never had sex? That is not possible. Be relaxed and all would be okay. If I were your physician, I will not be doing any STI tests as there is no ground for doing so.

I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (26 minutes later)
I have given my boyfriend oral sex before, that is why i was nervou. s
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Okay, protection before pleasure!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It would be unlikely to have a vagina infection from oral sex. However, always put protection before sex. It is the best thing to do. Also, eat healthy, avoid smoking, no alcohol, consider contraception and exercise regularly to always keep in good health.

I wish you well and keep me posted with your results.
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Does The Vaginal Discharge Two Weeks Before Periods Indicate STI?

Brief Answer: We need more information! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this discharge and all the disturbing thoughts this has caused you. It is difficult to evaluate a discharge and tell whether it is normal or not by just looking at a picture. Please, provide answers to the follow questions to help me evaluate. 1. For how long has this been going on? 2. Do you have ant itches? 3. What is the color and how many pads do you change in a day in order not to be wet? Has the volume increased? 4. Is it having any odor(smells bad)? 5. Have you had unprotected sex?6. Do you have any other symptoms? These would help in evaluating your risk and providing answers as to whether this is normal or not. Not all discharges are signs of STI. They are suggestive of an infection and not mandatorily an STI. Be patient. Whatever the results, we would be able to assist you in treating and preventing future infections. I hope to hear from you and provide more insights and useful recommendations on this. Until we next talk, I wish you well.