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TMI here, but what could this discharge be?

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bitembarrassed · 29/12/2008 21:38

Today I have noticed a very thick discharge which looks a bit like cottage cheese. (sorry I did warn it was probably TMI!) Had quite a lot of sex with DP (who I have been with over a year) over the weekend & put any feelings of discomfort down to that, but on noticing this discharge am now thinking I have some infection. Has anyone had similar? (have changed my name for this one!)

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bitembarrassed · 29/12/2008 21:43

Anyone?

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honestfriend · 29/12/2008 21:46

Thrush- def.

Was a thread about this a couple of days ago;

  • don't bath- shower *don't use bubble bath/shower gel/soap there *wear cotton undies and no tight trousers buy Canestan or Diflucan oral tablets and/or cream. *avoid sex til better!
bellavita · 29/12/2008 21:46

"cottage cheese" discharge sounds to me like thrush. I could be wrong, but, I have had it only once and this is what the discharge was like.

I think it was cheaper at the time to get a prescription from the dr's rather than buy it over the counter at Boots.

emma1977 · 29/12/2008 21:51

Thrush

Pessary and cream works best to get rid of it

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bitembarrassed · 29/12/2008 21:53

Thanks for the tips - wasn't sure what it was, but didn't think it was an STI as I don't think DP would be unfaithful. Had thrush years & years ago, but couldn't remember what the discharge looked like & was a bit panicked.
Best I make an appointment to see my doctor tomorrow then!

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bitembarrassed · 29/12/2008 21:54

Had a bath tonight too, which probably hasn't helped!

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plantsitter · 29/12/2008 21:55

Someone on here said to boil wash your affected knickers too, to stop it coming back. I am very grateful to whoever that was!

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bitembarrassed · 29/12/2008 21:57

Thanks for that tip - I would never have thought to do that!

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bitembarrassed · 30/12/2008 12:46

Pretty sure it is definitely thrush as was very itchy & uncomfortable last night & still am today. Boys are off to their dad's in a bit & I will take a trip to the chemist. Best I inform DP that he will need to treat himself as the symptoms started within 24 hours of us having sex. Looks like we will be behaving for new year!

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bitembarrassed · 30/12/2008 15:43

Seems DP has already got it! He had to go to the pharmacy this morning & get something. I went earlier & was given a tablet, which I have now taken - hopefully it goes away soon!

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