Could it just be my period, or something else?

Question

I started my period about 3 days ago, and ever since I've been experiencing painful urination (NOT burning, more like I have horrible cramps every time i try to pee), itchiness, a bit of a smelly discharge, that's about it.

I thought it might just be my period, and the itchiness is from using tampons that are a generic brand and a little too big for my absorbency, but I'm also sexually active and I'm afraid it might be an infection or something. Any ideas?

Answer 1

uhm....it kinda sounds like infection...duz this usaully happen?

Answer 2

you could have a urinary tract infection, you can get those from using tampons.