text: i think i might have a uti?  could someone help me out here, please? i have had a urinary tract infection 2 or 3 times before (mind you, i'm almost 15), but i've never known it before i went to the doctor for something else and i had to do a urine sample. so that's why i'm not sure if i have one now or not. anyway, for the past 2 or 3 days i have pain when i urinate, but the pain is awful immediately after. the pain is near my lower pelvis, and i mean the pain is bad, where i have to just stand still and walk carefully because it hurts so bad. does this just happen sometimes, could it be because i should be starting my period soon? or should i go to a doctor? thank you so much for your help! go to a doctor!!