Should I Got To A Doctor or Is It Unnecessary?
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the symptoms of a yeast infection are as follows:
The most common symptom of a vaginal yeast infection is extreme itchiness in and around the vagina.
Other signs and symptoms include:
- Burning, redness, and swelling of the vagina and the vulva
- Pain when urinating
- Pain during sex
- Soreness
- A thick, white vaginal discharge that looks like cottage cheese and does not have a bad smell
You may have only a few of these symptoms. They may be mild or severe.
Since you have experienced itchiness around the vagina, as well as a cottage cheese like vaginal discharge, it is certainly possible that you may have a yeast infection. However, while you do have symptoms that could indicate a yeast infection, TeenHealthFX cannot make a definitive diagnosis online. Therefore, FX does recommend that you meet with a doctor who can provide you with a diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
If you don't have a doctor and live in northern New Jersey, you can call the Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at 973-971-5199 for an appointment with an adolescent medicine specialist or contact your local teen health center or Planned Parenthood. A Planned Parenthood health center is a good option if you have concerns about cost or confidentiality issues. You can also contact your insurance company for a list of in-network providers.
