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I washed my vagina with soap and it burnt and now my vagina hurt it sometimes itch i got in the tub and it stop for a few and then begin again and
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Improper pH balance: The vagina naturally secretes mucus as a protective barrier, and normal, healthy bacteria live in it. Soap is alkaline, the vagina is normally acidic. Washing with soap may destroy the good bacteria and lead to yeast infection.
Answered 5/9/2014
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