Lifestyle Choices

Early Warning Signs of TSS

If you develop any of these symptoms during or just after your menstrual period, tell Mom immediately and see your doctor:

• High fever
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Sore throat
• Aching muscles
• Lightheadedness
• Rash (resembling sunburn)

Remember, TSS can be serious, even fatal, but not if it’s caught in time and treated. So if you have any symptoms that worry you, don’t keep them to yourself. (more…)

Vaginal discharge is a fluid coming from the vagina, normally clear, cloudy or whitish. The consistency and amount of discharge varies during your menstrual cycle. The vagina normally contains bacteria as well as fungal organisms, and a healthy vagina keeps a balance of these bacteria and fungi. Bacterial growth is controlled and affected by many different factors, such as acid level (pH) and hormones. Anything that upsets this balance may increase your risk of infection or overgrowth of any of the normal bacteria or by yeast. Possible triggers include:

1) Antibiotic use

1. Birth-control pills

3) Douching

4) Diabetes

5) Pregnancy

6) Stress

1. Tight or synthetic undergarments

What indicates an abnormal discharge or vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina)?

1. itching

2. burning (more…)