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Sharp and throbbing pans at entrance of vagina.it comes and goes..throbbing last only a few seconds but this goes on for hours and it's uncomfortable?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pain: Pain in the vagina such as this is complex with a variety of causes. Nerves and infections will need to be evaluated. The technical term is vulvodynia. Schedule a visit with an obgyn to begin the evaluation.

Answered 7/26/2018

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