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Vaginal tenderness when i wear tampons, please help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See your doctor: It sounds lke you need a physical exam. See your doctor in order to get diagnosed.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/31/2012

5.8k views

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