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DOn't quite know whats going on with me but i would really like to.
So i'm 18 and i am sexually active. I few days ago i was told by physicians at an urgent care center that i had a low white blood cell count this came as a surprise to me. However i'm wondering if it could be related to some of the things i'm been experiencing lately or if not i would really like to know what is the cause behind the things i have been experiencing lately. I few months ago i started having what i thought was a re-occurring uti i've been to the doctor twice both time the said there was no infection. the most recent time they said my symptoms could be related to the low wbc count. A couple moths ago as well i started having some very abnormal periods. They are getting increasingly farther apart since December the first one being 3 weeks late the most recent being almost 5 i am usually very regular. They have also been abnormally light to the point i'm not even sure it qualifies as menstrual bleeding, shorter than usual and they stop and start. I don't know if the two things are related to the low wbc count and the abnormal periods or if they are separate. I have taken multiple pregnancy tests they were all negative but they were all also the same brand. I've also been feeling nauseous lately almost daily around the same time but thats also around the time i get hungry so i've just been figuring thats the cause. i've also been more sensitive to smells lately so i also figured thats could be why i keep getting nauseas. Does anyone have any suggestions or advice or any helpful pertinent information? anything just so that i can know a little more and worry a little less. thanks
Okay so no girl wants to hear this, but you may want to get tested for STD's, specifically chlamydia. I get UTI's ALL THE TIME in fact I currently have one and it *****. Anyway, my doctor tested me because she said UTI like symptoms go with Chlamydia. I also want you to read this info from this website http://www.epigee.org/health/chlamydia_symptoms.html
"Early chlamydia signs and symptoms tend to be mild and include pain during urination, frequent urination, and low fever. Later symptoms can be more intense and include nausea, fatigue, and abnormal discharge from the vagina. Other symptoms in women include abdominal pain, lower back pain, irregular menstrual bleeding or spotting, and pain during sex. If you think you may be infected, or are exhibiting any symptoms of chlamydia, get tested. It is important to treat the disease as soon as possible, as prolonged exposure can cause serious damage to the reproductive "
Sounds like you have a couple of those symptoms....luckily chlamydia is treatable :) and don't feel back asking your doctor about it!
"Early chlamydia signs and symptoms tend to be mild and include pain during urination, frequent urination, and low fever. Later symptoms can be more intense and include nausea, fatigue, and abnormal discharge from the vagina. Other symptoms in women include abdominal pain, lower back pain, irregular menstrual bleeding or spotting, and pain during sex. If you think you may be infected, or are exhibiting any symptoms of chlamydia, get tested. It is important to treat the disease as soon as possible, as prolonged exposure can cause serious damage to the reproductive "
Sounds like you have a couple of those symptoms....luckily chlamydia is treatable :) and don't feel back asking your doctor about it!
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