Genital Irritation in Females: Symptoms & Signs

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When a female complains of irritation in the genitalia, the healthcare provider will ask questions, including:

when the irritation started

whether the irritation is constant

if anything decreases the irritation or makes it worse

if there any other symptoms, such as fever, vomiting, bloating, headache, itching, back pain, or flank pain

if there is any discharge or bleeding from the vagina and, if so, what color and consistency it is

if there is any change in the menstrual cycle, if periods are regular, if there is any chance of pregnancy, or if she has gone through menopause

what medications, drugs, or herbs she takes, if any

what other medical problems she has, if any

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Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 07/05/01

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