Michael F. asked

👶  Ob Gyn

I feel like I am having a yeast infection. My vagina is pink, very sensitive, and a bit painful. The pain comes and goes and started yesterday. It feels more itchy than anything else. I am 23 years old and have not used any medications so far. I have vaginal discharge, itching, and a fishy odor, and I am sexually active. What could this be and what can I do about it?

February 23rd, 2024

Tanya M. answered

This sounds like Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), a common bacterial infection that is not sexually transmi...

February 23rd, 2024

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