What is normal? (Rather embarrassing)?

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I can recall since about a year before I started my first period (About 6 years ago now) I've dealt with pretty heavy discharge. I have to wear liners every day, and cannot go without them. I absolutely hate it, I feel inhibited and embarrassed.
But I am wondering, what amount of discharge is normal, or does it vary person by person and I've just got the short end of the stick?
And if I'm particularly abnormal, should I see a gynecologist about it? I've never been before.

I'm pretty embarrassed, I've never talked about it before, but if I'm being too vague I'll add additional info.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

it varies, and if the discharge looks ok and doesnt have a strong smell, if theres no burning when you pee or pain in your lower back or abdomen, you're probably fine, but it wouldn't hurt to see a gyno just for peace of mind

Anonymous · Answer

It varies by person, I know that my discharge is really heavy the couple days before my period. My mom wears liners all day and everyday. To me it doesn't sound abnormal but if you feel this uncomfortable about the matter go see your doctor. I hope I helped

Teliecat · Answer

i have heavy discharge too but mine thins out before my period! weird
if its oddly colored or has strange smell that's when to worry!
certain smells are ok though they had a large article on it in 17 magazine a while ago 
you could always check with a gynecologist never a bad idea!

lyn · Answer

yea you should definitely go to the doctor because that sound very wrong but it could be ok but i no that the pad thing can be a pain in the *** just when your period is on but i hope every thing is ok good luck

thepunkymonkey14 · Answer

Well it probably varies for everyone.  For me, sometimes I have a little bit, sometimes it's a LOT.  It all depends on the day, for me, I guess.

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