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What could cause painful urination and foul smelling discharge from the vagina?

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Dr. Sweta Singh

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Published At February 12, 2024
Reviewed AtFebruary 14, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 18 years old and going into high school, and I have been worried about my vagina for a while. As awkward as this is for me to share this stuff with you, I know it is for the best. So when I was about 8 years old, I was introduced to masturbation. I have continued this sin for a while now, but I have completely stopped. Over the years I have been starting to discover that my private area just looks weird and disgusting. And it hurts to pee. It will take a few seconds before the pee to even come out. I have also been discovering a lot of white discharge and horrible smells that I can smell just from sitting down. Sometimes I, can feel a burning sensation and itching as well. This is just grossing me out, and I want it to stop. I do not want to see a doctor because I do not want them to find out that I have masturbated in the past because that would be so embarrassing. And I would just die if my parents found out. But I just really do not know what to do. I just cry sometimes, wishing I never even started masturbation. I just wish I could be a normal teenage girl. Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Sweta Singh

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Well, first let me tell you that you need to relax. Secondly, masturbation is not a sin. It is a safe way (if done correctly) to pleasure yourself without the need for actual sex and, therefore, avoid the risks of sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancy. Now, coming to the matter at hand. I take it you have entered your teenage years. It is a difficult time in general as your body changes in many unexpected ways, and due to the influence of hormones, your periods may start. The vaginal area in children is smooth and devoid of hair. However, as you become an adult, hair starts growing, and the vulval lips get bigger and fleshier. This is nothing to be concerned about. A small amount of discharge is also common and usually happens before the onset of periods. Again nothing to worry about. The only thing you need to be concerned with is that it hurts when you try to pee. Now, this is indicative of a urine infection, which can have any number of causes. This is something that needs to be tested by a urine test. This has nothing whatsoever to do with your history of masturbation. However, you must tell your mom. She will get you tested.

At the doctors, they may ask if you have been sexually active which means have you or are you currently having sex. I am assuming you are still a virgin; please correct me if I am wrong. You can and must tell the doctor the truth. Do not worry about what your parents will think. If you have never had sex just say so. You need not speak to the doctor in front of your parents if that makes you uncomfortable. Request her to see you alone and they will oblige. Please get a urine test done. This is quite common in teenagers, so rest assured you are very normal. Please take a lot of water and juices so it will help in peeing. But u need to get the infection treated.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sweta Singh
Dr. Sweta Singh

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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