“First and foremost, don’t try to be your own doctor! Please seek care and have someone take a look avoiding care because of embarrassment can lead to worsening symptoms and more extensive treatment,” says Beri Ridgeway, M.D., chair of Obstetrics/Gynecology & Women’s Health Institute at Cleveland Clinic. After all, odd smells, rashes and irritation or mysterious bumps can be anxiety-inducing reasons to schedule an emergency gyno appointment - but that’s exactly what you should do if you notice something unusual happening 'down there.' Google, issues with your vagina probably tops your list of whys.
If you’ve ever morphed into a (panicked) Dr.
