Parental Advisory
The sole purpose of this blog is to provide sexual information regarding women with Cystic Fibrosis for those who want information. Parents must evaluate the maturity level of their children and judge whether the content is suitable or not. If not, I suggest they do not read this particular blog.
The sole purpose of this blog is to provide sexual information regarding women with Cystic Fibrosis for those who want information. Parents must evaluate the maturity level of their children and judge whether the content is suitable or not. If not, I suggest they do not read this particular blog.
It is my belief that all, of age Cystic's have a right to honest answers on a personal level about bodily fluids, the same way that they have access to information about respiratory systems or digestion issues.
★Okay so now that I have gotten that out of the way and everyone feels that much more awkward about the whole blog. Let's talk about things "down there!"
Coughing up mucus is something we are used to. As sickening as it is we have to deal with it. Things that the docs don't explain when you're a young Cystic is that mucus is in every part of our body. Yes, ladies even in vaginal secretions.
When we are maturing and getting older things change for all of us worldwide it is what it is. Now sexual content is rarely even spoken or at least it wasn't for me. The only thing we are told about in school is how to find STD's and if you have thick discharge to see your gynecologist. Now a Cystic Fibrosis female will have more secretions and this is actually "normal" for us.
As mucus does to our lungs, it also does to our cervix. Normally you will notice this closer to that time of the month. Your body is naturally going to flush your system each month. So if you discover that you have a lot of vaginal discharge a few days before your period know it is your body getting rid of the mucus build up.
We tend to experience more pain than a healthy woman the week before and continually during our menstrual cycle. This is due to the mucus that lives within our bodies. Just as the pain you sometimes feel when you are experiencing an exacerbation. Your body reacts practically the same. It is not uncommon that weight will affect your menstrual cycle, which can hinder your ability to get pregnant. For more information about fertility please read my Fertility blog.
★Note, if this discharge it is thicker than normal, any color other than white and or clear, has a odd odor or lasts for a long period of time go to your doctor ASAP. Make sure you know your body and the way you menstruate as we are all different and react differently to each thing medically.
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Tell it how it is,
Sandi
Sandi
