Thread: Yeast Infection??

I have never had a yeast infection before but I am thinking I have one now. I have been veryy itchy for a few days now and I have a bit of the the burning sensation too. I am also very red (maybe more from itching?) and it looks a bit swollen too. When I was looking up the symptoms of a yeast infection there was also painful urination (which I do not have) and painful vaginal intercourse (which doesn't apply to me). And I do not think I have any discharge. My period is almost over now, but when my period started we went on a one day trip to new york. So for about 12 hours straight I was walking around with pads and tampons between my legs so I initially thought that when the next day I was feeling a bit irritated that it was just from those rubbing on me too much but the irritation and itching has lasted a few days now. I was wondering firstly if what I have is in fact a yeast infection, and how you find is the best way to treat it. And should I go to a doctor first or is it okay to just treat it on my own?