Vaginal Problems: Check Your Symptoms


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When to See a Doctor

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Do you have vaginal symptoms that have not improved with treatment?


See significance of vaginal symptoms not improving 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 the following question.

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Have your vaginal symptoms gotten worse after using treatment recommended by your doctor?

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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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Do you have vaginal symptoms that have not improved after using treatment recommended by your doctor for 24 hours?

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Have your vaginal symptoms gotten worse after using home treatment for 24 hours?

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Do you have vaginal symptoms that have not improved after using home treatment for 2 to 3 days?

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.



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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

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