To fucking cry about this

Hi op, I had this. It was extreme watery discharge that would soak my underwear, and it would sometimes make my underwear smell, although the discharge itself wasn't particularly smelly, it was just the volume of discharge in knickers I was wearing over a period of time. Anyway, eventually, I was diagnosed with cervical ectropion, and discovered that heavy discharge can be a symptom. I had my cervix cauterized and the problem cleared up completely. It might be something to check with your GP.

Fresh cocunut shell (or dried , I had dried ) daily a little chunk 1inch dried me right up. (Suggested to me by my mums friend)

I used to have so much I have to have panty liners.

the coconut really works only downside is I have to keep having it otherwise it comes back.

if you try it can you please come back and update if it works for you too?

Hi OP sorry to hear you are going through this. I have had slightly similar when I was younger (menopausal now) but I don't remember it being quite as extreme as you describe, you poor thing.

It does seem vaginal excretions vary a lot from woman to woman, and like many things, they are probably something we would all benefit from being able to discuss more openly.

What I am trying to say is, I am not drinking, and certainly do seek a second opinion, but maybe it IS just your hormones and how your body is working right now?

If so, i wonder if the pill might help? I am not usually a fan of hormonal contraception because of its side effects that women aren't warned about, massive loss of libido being one for many of us..... But in your case it may be worth a try, as if they are not down to infection, one assumes the excretions are a part of your bodies natural cycle to some extent, so anything that disrupted that cycle might provide relief.....

In the meantime, period pants sound a good idea. Or reusable fabric sanitary towels? I am sure there are organic hupo-allergenic disposable ones too that might dry you out less.... Expense could be a factor of course, and it doesn't seem fair you having to put up with this.

Work wise, how strict is your uniform? I was wondering if you could maybe wear black leggings under a tunic type top? It's what I used to wear for work when I was bleeding insanely heavily - just made me less paranoid about possible leaks.

Good luck - I really hope you do find an answer.

This is a bit of a long shot, OP, but could it be a tiny fistula- a tunnel between your vagina and bladder ? You say this discharge is different from normal; it could be pee exiting via your vagina.
Easily surgically correctable. Good luck, i hope your get it sorted quickly and permanently.

My friend suffers similarly, she uses reusable pads as they are made of cotton so not irritating. The GP cannot find a thing amiss. She had had all sorts of tests to rule things out.

I second the possibility of an ectropian. Very common and causes excessive discharge. Can be easily treated by a gynaecologist if needed.

You could have a UTI, they cause the feeling of needing to wee and can cause discharge

the other thing I meant to mention and just realised I forgot is I keep getting this feeling after peeing where I need to go again, and then I have to squeeze out a bit more for the feeling to go away. Sounds silly but previously I just peed and then the sensation to pee went away but now it doesn’t until I actively squeeze really hard to make sure I’ve completely peed, and it’s like I have to squeeze every last drop out, and even then I still feel like I need to go sometimes.

This sounds a bit like cystitis

If you were bumping because there were no replies, maybe that's because, like so many AIBU posts, it's not the best forum, nor the best headline. This is a health issue.

You need a Urogynacologist. They specialise in the combination of pee issues and womens issues. I would self refer to a private one and then jump back to the NHS for tests and treatments once you have a potential diagnosis

I am at the other end of the spectrum, post menopause. I used to have a lot of normal discharge, it did tend to be cyclical. I didn’t use oral contraceptives, and I suspect that the pill alters normal discharge, so many women are on the pill so “natural” cycles are not always the norm. I no longer get discharge but my bladder sometimes lets me down. I use the very light incontinence panty liners. I can’t use Always because they irritate my skin but have no problems with Tena lights sensitive.

It sounds like normal vaginal secretions, using a tampon daily is likely to encourage candida or bacterial infections. Period pants are a good idea but may be worth trying Tena. They are more absorbent than normal panty liners and are designed to deal with the odour of urine. They also are available in very small sizes and are very thin.

Also you absolutely can go to a gynecologist about ANY gynecological issues, not just menstruation-related!

Ask to see a Urogynae - they will look at bladder issues alongside x

Hi OP, I am so sorry that you are going through this, I had something similar and it was awful.
Have you tried pelvic floor physiotherapy?

I use the period knickers and find them great . I don’t actually get periods but still have heavy discharge at times

Definitely go back to the GP if it’s impacting your life this much.

In the short term, incontinence liners may be more comfortable for you to use than period pads / panty liners. They have more “coverage” than panty liners and tend not to be scented, so less chance of adding thrush to the issue,

I think you would benefit from a high vaginal swab to rule out bacterial infection. I’ve recently struggled with excessive and prolonged bleeding and discharge. A (non-STI) infection was picked up. Two courses of antibiotics cleared this up followed by an Ultrasound scan which the pocket of infection could be seen (hence the second lot of antibiotics). I’d return to the gp/nurse.

In the meantime, try panty liners (bodyform are the best) and change it each time you go to the loo. I used femfresh wipes regularly to freshen up. Drink plenty of water and carry a spare pair of knickers.

I actually didn’t realise how truly awful I had felt until I started to feel better. I was anaemic and off work for over a month after running myself into the ground. Definitely go back to the doctors, I had 4 appointments before I got proper help.

Hi
my advice would be to wear a decent pant liner in the short term , then ask your GP for private Gynae referral.
This will cost you about £250 but you will see a a Gynaecological Consultant at a place of your choosing at a time to suit (within a couple of weeks)
he/ she will listen to your presenting symptoms and suggest a management plan.
This may include tests or treatment alone
If you let them know you would prefer ongoing care via the nhs, he/ she will write to your GP with a plan . You are young and not yet sexually active, and if this is affecting your daily life then itvis not unreasonable to do this.
Hope you get things sorted x

I had similar during the menopause and understand how you feel. I did find that knickers liners helped, just because they keep you dry.

🤗it is. But sexual health clinics ir women's clinics really can help!

Have you heard of washable sanitary pads? I know it can take a bit to get your head around but especially as your issue is watery discharge rather than period blood it might really help you.
When I was younger and had rheavy periods that lasted almost two weeks I got irritated skin from pads and tampons. Organic unbleached products were hard to find and expensive and period pants didn't exist, but I found washable pads.

Sorry I can't help with the discharge but agree with others to try a sexual or woman's health clinic. Good luck op.

Cervical ectropion (not as dramatic as it sounds) can lead to increased discharge. Ask your GP for a gynae referral. I hope you get some answers soon 🤞🏻