Aa
What could be causing irregular periods, continous bleeding, and foul odor?
Hi all! Really hoping someone can help me figure out what's going on with my gynecological health. I'm 21, healthy, don't smoke, drink or anything like that. For the past 6 months, I've been having very irregular and skipped periods, that has been accompanied by spotting (usually really dark brown in color, sometimes with tinges of redder blood). About a month ago, I got a yeast infection on top of this, which was cleared up, and since then, a foul smelling odor accompanies the spotting along with redness of the labia.
My GP has checked me for many many things (PCOS, infections, hormonal issues, etc.) but has found nothing. She also does not seem to have any idea what's going on and is simply throwing treatment after treatment at the problem rather than referring me to a gynecologist.
Much googling has not led to any better answer either. I've found forums that mention old tampons being responsible for the smell, but I don't use tampons anyway. The one thing that does frequently present itself is that the symptoms are related to cervical cancer. Now I know that the chances of this are very very low (especially given my age and lack of risk factors), but the possibility worries me, especially since the GP does not seem to be taking this problem seriously.
Anyway, thank you so much for taking the time to read this! I would really appreciate it if anyone might have any idea of what could be causing it and/or what I could potentially do to resolve it. Would also like to hear from other women who perhaps have the same or similar issues. Maybe we can figure this out together!
Thanks all!
My GP has checked me for many many things (PCOS, infections, hormonal issues, etc.) but has found nothing. She also does not seem to have any idea what's going on and is simply throwing treatment after treatment at the problem rather than referring me to a gynecologist.
Much googling has not led to any better answer either. I've found forums that mention old tampons being responsible for the smell, but I don't use tampons anyway. The one thing that does frequently present itself is that the symptoms are related to cervical cancer. Now I know that the chances of this are very very low (especially given my age and lack of risk factors), but the possibility worries me, especially since the GP does not seem to be taking this problem seriously.
Anyway, thank you so much for taking the time to read this! I would really appreciate it if anyone might have any idea of what could be causing it and/or what I could potentially do to resolve it. Would also like to hear from other women who perhaps have the same or similar issues. Maybe we can figure this out together!
Thanks all!
I would just straight up tell your GP they need to refer you to a gynecologist, but have you at least tried vagisil? Part of it could be a pH issue, not sure though, sorry.
You are reading content posted in the Women's Health Community
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
Normal vaginal discharge varies in color, smell, texture and amount.
Bumps in the genital area might be STDs, but are usually not serious.
Chlamydia, an STI, often has no symptoms, but must be treated.
From skin changes to weight loss to unusual bleeding, here are 15 cancer warning signs that women tend to ignore.
