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My vulva and urethra burn after swimming. all pools in my area are chlorinated. is there anything i can do to prevent this?
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Atrophy?: You may have vaginal atrophy or a vaginal infection, see your doctor to find out. It probably isn't the chlorine, but the ph that irritates.
Answered 10/12/2013
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