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Posted on: 10/15/2010
Question
I've started to have red-brown and yellowish discharge and noticed a small red bump on my outer labia. My last period was about two weeks ago. I've had two sexual partners in the past few months, but one is definitely clean and was my boyfriend for about eight months, and the other used a condom. I'm a college student and really can't afford a trip to the doctor, but I am absolutely panicked, not to mention embarrassed. Are there any STDs that have both of these symptoms?
Answer
Sorry, panic will not help and embarrassed is not as important as your health. Please make an appointment at your college student health center or go to a local planned parenthood and be screened - so you can relax and focus on school. You have nothing to be embarrassed about, unless you ignore the symptoms.