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Hi there. Based on your description, you may be having a vaginal yeast infection. I do not think getting medications over the counter is a good idea.
The best thing to do is to see a doctor to get a proper assessment and treatment.
If you are having a vaginal yeast infection, simple medication would cure the problem and your symptoms will disappear within 1-2 days after medication.
Hi, itchiness and a burning sensation around the urethra implies that there may be some form of irritation or inflammation around the area. This may be caused by urinary tract infection, or vaginal tract infection. Urinary tract infection is usually bacterial, and is not uncommon in females. Other associated symptoms may include frequent urination (due to bladder irritation), cloudy urine, hot or burning sensation when passing urine and even blood stained urine.
The best advice I can give is actually to go for a check. There are reliable tests to check for infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and other possible STIs. While a white discharge is often associated with a fungal/ yeast infection, which sometimes flare up with the menses, there can be a concurrent bacterial infection which may or may not be sexually transmitted. Some of these STIs in women can be silent, yet can have important sequelae.
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