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Vaginal birth with 2nd degree tear. how soon will it heal so i can have sex?

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Dr. Martin Raffanswered

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Gynecologist: Ask your ob/gyn doctor who did the delivery and the repair. It may vary slightly with your age, state of health, types of sutures, etc.

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