Girls, I have questions and concerns but I don’t really want to go to the doctor, what should I do?

[Kait513]

I have some questions about my vagina area, I’ve talked with some people about them and posted some questions anonymously but they haven’t really been able to help. My parents are really strict and religious and I’m a little afraid of going to the doctor anyways.

I don’t think there’s anything seriously wrong, but I’m having a few problems and I have some questions. I’m honestly not sure what to do next.

[imsocool1806]

you don't have to go to the doctor - you can ring people - i don't know processes but you know like other kids who your mates with or whoever might have a medical family member who might be able to help ig - if you're really concerned and need your questions answered it's best if you do talk to someone - at least talk to someone at school/college/uni (do they have a nurse or something) - or even just chat with someone you are comfortable with

[Kait513]

That’s a good idea…my friends are the most open people. I have a cousin who’s a nurse I could always ask her. I’m not super concerned more of an annoyance and questions if you know what I mean. Most people I message are my age - 14-16 - so they don’t really know a lot of stuff.

[imsocool1806]

try your cousin i'd say and even though it's just an annoyance and questions it's good to get it out because they might resurface if you don't check with anyone about them. yeahh messaging that age group isn't a great idea if you want propa information (i can't talk i'm 15) - if you want you can tell me if you feel comfortable with that because my mum is a GP (general practitioner) so she can clarify anything if i ask her - that would be better on pm tho but neither of us can -

[MORPHEUS_12]

You seem to be very guarded in what your bodily "annoyances" are. You closed the question down to women only. Thise of us who are over 15 can certainly try to answer tbose questions for you, especially if you don't have a reliable resource. While we might not be doctors we collectively have a lot of medical knowledge.

[dustybiker]

If you have insurance you should be able to have a zoom type consult with an actual
doctor. I don’t see how that happening would ever get back to your family, so safe to try.

[Kait513]

That’s a good idea. I’ll try that.

[dustybiker]

I hope you get everything sorted.

[Kait513]

Thank you

[Daniela1982]

Go to the doctor because no one here knows anything about your problem and his diagnosis will be better than ours. But you may not be having it if you used a condom.

[Kait513]

I’m not sexually active and I’m only 15 lol.

[Daniela1982]

Even though your age says 18?

[Kait513]

Yes, made a mistake when signing up. Can’t change it.

[Daniela1982]

You are only a level 1 so can easily start a new account without losing much. That way you will be honest.

[Kait513]

I don’t look 18 anyways. If I could find a mod maybe they could change my age

[msmissydc]

Honestly if you have serious concern and questions a doctor seems actually a good idea. I mean you can ask here again for your questions, another good way is reddit r/askwomen or r/twoxsex.

[Kait513]

It’s not serious it’s just some minor annoyances they a doctor would know how to answer. When I asked I only got like two responses. I’ll ask again in a little bit and maybe not use an anonymous post. I’ve gotten great responses on other questions when not anonymous.

[sheikalana]

Honestly, there's no one better than a Doctor to answer your questions. The internet and can be very misleading especially if you say you're having some problems then you should really see a doctor.

[Kait513]

I’ll try to schedule a virtual appointment. Feel free to message me though.

[pleasestopthis]

Have you tried reddit r/AskDocs yet? Even if you get answers you still should visit a doctor, try to find a female doctor if you're too embarrassed to talk about intimate details with a man

[Kait513]

I haven’t used Reddit ever…maybe I should

[Anonymous]

A doctor is really the best person to talk with. I have a BS in Biology; but my knowledge of women's health issues are limited to my own experiences; and as a virgin that isn't very deep.