What types of problems should I be seen for?

There are many reasons you should be seen by a provider. Some common reasons may be:

• Changes to vaginal discharge: if your discharge is a different color, consistency, amount, or odor than it normally is. Discharge does change throughout your menstrual cycle, but if you feel that a change is abnormal for you then you should make an appointment.

• Vulvar or vaginal pain, discomfort, or itching: there are several causes for this type of irritation and an exam may be necessary to determine the cause.

• Genital lesions: if you notice any raised, painful, itchy, or otherwise bothersome lesions an appointment can help diagnose and treat them.

• Pelvic pain: whether it be painful periods, new pelvic pain, or pain with sex these all warrant a visit.

• Changes to your period: if your periods are long, heavy, irregular, or have stopped all together it is helpful to discuss what the cause may be and what solutions are available.

• Changes in urination: painful urination, increased urgency, or frequent urination all mean you should see your provider ASAP, especially if you have blood in your urine, fever, chills, or pain in your mid to lower back as well. Untreated urinary tract infections can result in kidney infections which may require hospitalization. Try to be seen as soon as you can to help prevent this.

• Breast changes: if you notice a new lump, bumps, skin changes, pain, swollen lymph node, nipple discharge, thickening, warmth, redness, or rash you be seen by a provider. 

What can be assessed over telehealth?

While any gynecological problem can start to be assessed over telehealth, some may be better addressed in the clinic. Unfortunately, it can sometimes take weeks or months to get an appointment with a GYN provider and even if a telehealth visit isn’t ideal, it means we can begin to determine what is going on and how to resolve your symptoms.