Good evening,
NC for this as it’s an embarrassing one.
I am sick with worry! For the last 5 days I have been suffering with extreme, watery discharge. Color is an undefinable pale brown grey. I am going through 2-3 pads a day, and am generally feeling a little unwell - a bit like a mix of being on my period (mild lower back and groin pain, my typical symptoms), and sort of like I am getting the flu (joint pains etc… but no fever).
My period ended around 2-3 days before this started. I have/had no unusual bleeding or spotting, nor pain during intercourse, and also no itching or burning. My last smear was 6 months ago, and all clear.
My first googling straight away led me to Bacterial Vaginosis. However - and this is the main source for my concern - I do NOT have the seemingly typical tell-tale fishy smell associated with BV. The smell is rather foul/rotten - albeit not overly strong or overpowering. And this is what has me worried sick that it might be Cervical Cancer!
The question has come up if a tampon was forgotten, but I highly doubt it. I don’t use them a lot as I dislike them and generally can’t wait to remove them again. I also tried looking for a string but couldn’t find one.
Now before anyone says “you need to see your GP” etc - I know that! I had a virtual appointment this morning, and have my referral letter to see a gynecologist hopefully in the next couple of days!
But whilst I await that - can anyone talk me down please? I can’t handle another sleepless night. Has anyone ever experienced BV without the fishy smell? Is that possible?
I am 40 years old and married, with no reason to believe my husband is being unfaithful in case that matters.
Thanks in advance.