Women who have never had vaginitis before should see a doctor before trying to treat it themselves, to confirm the diagnosis and rule out any other causes. Any strong-smelling or fishy odor also needs to be assessed by a doctor. Women should also see a doctor if they believe their symptoms are due to a sexually transmitted infection. If the condition does not improve despite medication, it may require further medical investigation.

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