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A member asked:

It hurts when i shower or simply clean my vagina, it sort of feels like a cut. what can it be?

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Dr. Denise Octaviani answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

A cut or herpes or: You should have a doctor look @ it.

Dr Weisman agreed

Answered 5/4/2014

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Pain in the vagina : You have to look carefully to see if you have obvious ulcers or blisters or sores. This maybe genital herpes infection. To confirm this you need a blood test with your physician.

Dr Weisman agreed

Answered 5/28/2016

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