Vaginal Problems
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have a rash, sore, blister, or lump in your vaginal area?
See significance of a rash, sore, blister, or lump in your vaginal area 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 think your rash, sore, blister, or lump may be caused by a sexually transmitted disease, do not have sex while waiting for your appointment. This will reduce the possible spread of infection to your partner. For more information, see the topic Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
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 new sores or blisters in the vaginal area?
Yes Do you have moderate pain?
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 rash that is causing mild pain for 48 hours or longer?
Yes Have you had areas of raw or irritated skin larger than 1 in. (2.5 cm) across for 3 days or longer?
Yes Have you had a lump in your vaginal area for 48 hours or longer?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have a wartlike rash in your vaginal area?
Yes Have you had a rash in the vaginal area that has not gone away after 1 week?
Yes Is there a red, patchy rash in the vaginal area with greasy silvery or yellow crusts, and is the rash also present on other parts of the body?
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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