Could this be perimenopause?
Aj
thank you for your comments. After testing negative for everything else, I came to the states to get tested for herpes (really difficult to get a doctor to test for it in Canada - especially without sores). I just thought that perhaps it was an atypical presentation of hsv 2; however after testing at 14 weeks, the test came back negative for both 1 & 2. I'm assuming that 14 is long enough, so I've moved on from that and am still looking for answers. My doctor actually said to me that he's stumped...no medical reason for the constant discharge; and he thinks the sudden change in my menstrual cycle is just coincadental. To me, it seems so illogical that 1 week after having unprotected sex with a new partner (1st new partner in 20 years - go figure), these symptoms come out of nowhere. I will follow up with him on the idea of hormones. I just turned 40 a couple weeks ago. Thanks AJ.
No, stds shouldn't affect your cycle. Lots of things could be causing this, and you need to follow up with your doctor. Hormonal changes or issues can cause discharge along with changes in your cycle.
Aj