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Genital or Urinary Symptoms
Vaginal Discharge

Care at Home

  1. Pregnancy Test When In Doubt!
    • If there is any doubt about the possibility of pregnancy, obtain and use a urine pregnancy test from the store.
  2. Over the Counter Treatment of Vaginal Yeast Infection: There are a number of over the counter medications for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections.
    • Examples include: Femstat-3, Gyne-Lotrimin-3, Mycelex-7, Monistat.
    • If you are pregnant, speak with your doctor before using.
    • Do not use yeast medication during the 24 hours prior to a physician appointment. Reason: Interferes with examination.
    • Read and follow the package instructions closely.
  3. Prevention of Vaginitis:
    • Keep your genital area clean. Wash daily.
    • Keep your genital area dry. Wear cotton underwear or underwear with a cotton crotch.
    • Do not douche.
    • Do not use feminine hygiene products.
  4. IF your symptoms become worse: Review Should I Call? recommendations.
  1. Symptom Description
  2. Should I Call?

Adult Housecalls. Copyright © 2001-2008. David Thompson, M.D.
Reviewed/Modified: Jan. 2008 by Intermountain Healthcare, Inc.


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