Vaginal Problems: Check Your Symptoms
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You have answered Yes to:Do you think you have a vaginal infection?
See significance of symptoms of a vaginal infection if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
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Do you have moderate pain?
Do you have a fever of less than
Do you think you have a fever but you are unable to take your temperature?
Do you have mild or cramping pain and a change in your vaginal discharge?
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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.
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Have you had an unusual vaginal discharge for 1 week or longer?
Have you had pain during sex for 1 week or longer?
Have you had pain when you urinate 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.
| Last updated: | November 03, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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