Woman's symptoms require evaluation with health care provider

Woman’s symptoms require evaluation with health care provider

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m 19, and I think I might have a yeast infection. Or it could be trichomoniasis. My symptoms are vaginal odor, unstable periods and pain during sex. I don’t feel comfortable going to the doctor about this. Is it safe to try an over-the-counter yeast infection treatment first to s