Acute complaints

Genital infections can manifest in various ways. Common symptoms include altered vaginal discharge (e.g., increased volume, discolored, or foul-smelling), itching, burning, pain, or a feeling of soreness and pressure in the genital area. Redness, swelling, blisters, or small lesions of the skin and mucous membranes may also occur. Some patients additionally report pain during sexual intercourse or urination.
The causes of genital infections are very diverse, ranging from bacterial infections, fungal infections, and viral diseases (e.g., herpes) to disturbances of the natural vaginal flora. Because the symptoms are often similar, self-diagnosis is not reliably possible.
A gynecological examination is therefore important to determine the exact cause and initiate targeted treatment. Early therapy helps to quickly alleviate symptoms, avoid complications, and reduce the risk of infection for sexual partners.
Please seek medical advice promptly if symptoms persist, worsen, or recur frequently, as well as in cases of pain, fever, bleeding, or during pregnancy.

A vaginal yeast infection often manifests as intense itching, redness, burning, and a whitish, crumbly discharge. Pain during urination or sexual intercourse can also occur. A definitive diagnosis should be made by a doctor, as not every infection is caused by a yeast infection.

Lower abdominal pain can have harmless causes, such as those related to the menstrual cycle or ovulation. However, it can also indicate infections, cysts, inflammation, or – in pregnancy – complications. Persistent, severe, or one-sided pain should always be evaluated by a gynecologist.

Fever combined with lower abdominal pain, discharge, or general symptoms of illness can indicate an infection that requires treatment. Fever should be promptly evaluated by a doctor, especially after gynecological procedures, during pregnancy, or postpartum.

Spotting or breakthrough bleeding can have various causes, such as hormonal fluctuations. Heavy, unusually long, or painful bleeding, as well as bleeding after menopause or during pregnancy, should always be investigated promptly.

Severe lower abdominal pain, bleeding, sudden fever, severe nausea, dizziness, headaches, or significantly reduced fetal movements are warning signs. In such cases, medical advice should be sought immediately – especially during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.

Contraceptive failures include, among other things, a torn or slipped condom, a forgotten or incorrectly taken birth control pill, taking it late beyond the recommended time frame, or problems with other contraceptive methods such as the patch, ring, or IUD. Such situations can be unsettling, but they are not uncommon.
Depending on the point in the cycle and the type of contraceptive failure, emergency contraception (e.g., the so-called "morning-after pill") may be useful to reduce the risk of an unwanted pregnancy. It is more reliable the sooner it is taken, which is why acting quickly is important.
It is advisable to seek medical advice as soon as possible to discuss your personal situation and choose the appropriate course of action together. Factors such as your menstrual cycle phase, the timing of intercourse, and your current contraceptive method will be taken into account. Questions about future contraception and your menstrual cycle can also be addressed during this consultation.
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