Vaginal Problems: Check Your Symptoms

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When to See a Doctor

Do you have pain or bleeding with sex?

See significance of pain or bleeding with sex if you need information to help you answer the questions below.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.

Yes

Have you had moderate pain with sex?

Yes

Have you had moderate vaginal bleeding with sex?

You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.

Yes

Have you had mild bleeding or spotting with sex for 1 week or longer?

Note:

These symptoms could indicate a sexually transmitted disease. Do not have sex until you see your doctor. This will reduce the risk of spreading a possible infection to your partner. Your partner or partners may need to be treated as well.

You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.

Yes

Do you have mild pain with sex?

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
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