Use the following guidelines for seeking medical care when you have vaginal symptoms.

If you have been using a nonprescription medicine for your vaginal symptoms, be sure to tell your doctor.

If you are pregnant, first see your doctor before treating vaginal symptoms.

These bacteria help prevent other organisms, such as yeast, from growing in excess and causing vaginal symptoms.

If you are pregnant, it is important to be evaluated for vaginal symptoms.

If you think your vaginal symptoms may be caused by a medicine:

A young girl with unusual vaginal symptoms should be evaluated by her doctor to determine the cause.

A young girl with vaginal symptoms must also be evaluated for possible sexual abuse.

Various prescription products are available to treat hot flashes and vaginal symptoms.