Vaginal Problems
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have vaginal itching or a change in your vaginal discharge?
See significance of vaginal itching or a change in your vaginal discharge if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Note: If you have symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection and have been diagnosed and treated by your doctor for this condition in the past, you may want to think about using a nonprescription medicine, such as miconazole (for example, Monistat) or clotrimazole (for example, Gyne-Lotrimin), to treat your symptoms. It is important to remember to contact your doctor if you are pregnant or if your symptoms do not improve with home treatment in 2 or 3 days. Do not use a nonprescription medicine to treat symptoms of a yeast infection if you are or may be pregnant. For more information, see the topic Pregnancy-Related Problems.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have a fever of 101°F (38.3°C) or higher?
Yes Do you think you have a high fever but you are unable to take your temperature?
Yes Do you have severe pain?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have mild to moderate pain?
Yes Do you have a fever of less than 101°F (38.3°C)?
Yes Do you think you have a fever but you are unable to take your temperature?
Yes Do you have moderate to severe vaginal itching?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Have you had a bad-smelling vaginal discharge for 1 week or longer?
Yes Have you had mild vaginal itching for 1 week or longer?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: November 3, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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