Vaginal Discharge, Infections, & Odors and Douching / Question
Published: April 24, 2002
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I have a really bad odor in my vaginal area is there something wrong with me? plz plz plz try and answer this question.
Signed: Really Bad Vaginal Odor
Dear Really Bad Vaginal Odor,
FX has answered very similar questions to yours. If after reading these answers, you feel your discharge is not normal (discolored, a great amount, or a really bad smell as described in these answers) see your doctor or gynecologist.
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As always if you feel that something is wrong get checked out by an adolescent medicine physician, gynecologist or your doctor. If you are sexually active and feel that something is not right, do not have sex until you see a doctor (even after you see a doctor always remember to practice safer sex. If you need a doctor and live in northern New Jersey, please call the Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at (973) 971.6475 or Girl's Street--A Young Women's Health Program at (908) 522.2555. Outside of NJ, call your local Planned Parenthood.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
About a third of women who seek services related to unprotected sex, such as pregnancy testing or emergency contraception, do not receive STD counseling, testing, or treatment.
