Hello. I'm experiencing some very unpleasant symptoms: constant itching, a strange, foul-smelling discharge, and a general feeling of discomfort that hasn't gone away for three days now. This has never happened before, so I'm a little panicked. Could you please tell me what tests I should get first, and should I rush to the doctor or try some over-the-counter suppositories to ease the discomfort?
I understand completely; this is an extremely debilitating condition. The main thing is, don't try to self-medicate until you understand the cause, as it could be anything. I would recommend getting a general pap smear first to rule out fungal infection. Hang in there, modern medicine is very good at treating these things!
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