Women's Health

Do you have severe pain?

Do you have a fever of or higher?

Do you think that you have a moderate to high fever but you are unable to measure your temperature?

Do you have moderate pain and a fever of less than ?

Do you have moderate pain and think you have a mild to moderate fever, but you are unable to measure your temperature?

Have you had mild pain or cramping without a fever for 24 hours 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.

Do you think your vaginal symptoms may be caused by sexual abuse?

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.

Do you have severe pain?

Do you have new sores or blisters in the vaginal area?

Do you have moderate pain?

Have you had a rash that is causing mild pain for 48 hours or longer?

Have you had areas of raw or irritated skin larger than across for 3 days or longer?

Have you had a lump in your vaginal area for 48 hours or longer?

Do you have a wartlike rash in your vaginal area?

Have you had a rash in the vaginal area that has not gone away after 1 week?

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.

Do you have a fever of or higher?

Do you think you have a high fever but you are unable to take your temperature?

Do you have severe pain?

Do you have mild to 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 moderate to severe vaginal itching?

Have you had a bad-smelling vaginal discharge for 1 week or longer?

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.

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?

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.

Do you think your vaginal symptoms may be caused by a medicine? Note: If you answered "Yes":Call the doctor who prescribed the medicine. He or she can determine whether you should stop taking it or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary.If you are taking a nonprescription medicine, stop taking it. Call your doctor if you feel you need to continue taking the medicine.

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.

Do you have low back or pelvic area pain or pressure that is interfering with your daily activities?

Do you feel a bulging into your vagina or outside your vaginal area?

Have you had a change in your bowel habits?

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.

Have you had moderate pain with sex?

Have you had moderate vaginal bleeding with sex?

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.

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.

Are you unable to remove an object from your vagina?

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.

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

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

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

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.

You have answered "Yes" to a question that indicates you may need immediate care. Call your health professional now to discuss your symptoms and arrange for your care.

• Symptoms are likely to worsen without medical care.
• If you do not have a health professional, seek emergency care.
• Emergency transportation is not needed. However, if you are not able to travel safely either by driving yourself or having someone else drive you, call an ambulance.

You do not need to answer any of the other questions.

You have answered "Yes" to a question that indicates you need to call your health professional to discuss your symptoms and arrange for care.

• An appointment today is usually needed.
• Symptoms are unlikely to improve without medical care.

Return to the Check Your Symptoms section and answer the questions. You may need to see a health professional sooner if you have other more serious symptoms.

You have answered "Yes" to a question that indicates you may wait to see if your symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or the specified time period). If symptoms improve, no appointment is needed.

• If symptoms do not improve after 24 hours (or the specified time period), an appointment within the next 24 hours is usually needed.
• If appropriate, try home treatment to relieve your symptoms.
• Check your symptoms in 24 hours, or sooner if there is any change.
• Call your health professional if symptoms get worse.

Return to the Check Your Symptoms section and answer the questions. You may need to see a health professional sooner if you have other more serious symptoms.