Spartanburg, South Carolina
A 28-year-old female asked:
I am experiencing vaginal itching and vaginal irritation. the following also describe me: skin redness or irritation and vaginal tenderness. what ...
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience
Needs testing: The most likely cause of this group of symptoms would be a vaginal yeast infection. Over-the-counter yeast medications are available and should fix the problem. I would also want to test you for herpes. This seems less likely but could also explain the symptoms.
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Sanford, NC
A 17-year-old female asked:
I am experiencing vaginal itching and vaginal irritation. The following also describe me: Vaginal tenderness and Skin redness or irritation. What should I do?
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Dr. Ron Eakeranswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yeast: A yeast infection is the most common cause of your symptoms; however, there are potentially other causes also. You may try an otc yeast treatment first, but if you don't get any better you should get checked
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Sanford, NC
A 17-year-old female asked:
I am experiencing vaginal tenderness and vaginal irritation. The following also describes me: Skin redness or irritation. What should I do?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Richard Robertsanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Go to a free clinic: I presume you do not have a regular OB/Gyn or other health care provider who can perform a pelvic exam, which you must obtain. A free reproductive health clinic may be available. The cause may be just a yeast infection, but the cause, including bacterial vaginitis or sexually transmitted disease, must be evaluated. Some, if untreated, may lead to sterility and other major complications.
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