Symptoms, not assumptions

Vaginal symptoms and discharge assessment

Separate thrush, bacterial vaginosis, STI risk and conditions needing examination.

Describe discharge, irritation, pain and odour
Discuss STI and pregnancy possibility privately
Testing is often more useful than guessing

Vaginal symptoms and discharge assessment

Women's health

Telephone or videoPrivate appointment

Evidence reviewedWhen continuing treatment

E-prescriptionOnly when appropriate

Safety firstClear escalation route

What the doctor will clarify

The questions that matter

Can symptoms be diagnosed online?

Some patterns can be assessed, but examination or swabs may be required.

Should I repeat thrush treatment?

Repeated or atypical symptoms deserve reassessment rather than repeated self-treatment.

The distinction that matters

What the review must establish

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Clinical question	Why it matters
01Can symptoms be diagnosed online?	Some patterns can be assessed, but examination or swabs may be required.
02Should I repeat thrush treatment?	Repeated or atypical symptoms deserve reassessment rather than repeated self-treatment.

Two appointment routes

Choose the route that matches your situation

Starting treatment or something has changed

Use the doctor consultation for a new problem, new symptoms, side effects or a dose change.

Stable established treatment

Use the repeat review only when the medicine and dose are unchanged and you can provide evidence.

During the consultation

A clinical decision, not an automatic prescription

The doctor checks whether the likely diagnosis, treatment history and safety information are clear enough for remote care. Examination, testing or a local referral is recommended whenever that is the safer next step.

After the consultation

A plan you can act on

You receive advice, follow-up timing and—only when clinically appropriate—an electronic prescription by email for dispensing at a pharmacy in Spain.

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