Ask your health care provider or gynecologist about the advisability of using a douche. Do not douche for 24 hours prior to seeing the doctor. For yeast infections, medications such as Monistat can now be purchased over the counter. Prescription drugs may be necessary for some cases. If the discharge is caused by a sexually transmitted disease, the sexual partner must also be treated, even if there are no symptoms.
Many organisms can harbor themselves without producing symptoms.
The physical examination may include a pelvic examination. Oral medication for fungus or Trichomonas may be used in difficult cases. This is an illustration of the female reproductive system. Both internal and external views are shown here. This is a severe case of genital herpes.