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After giving birth back in jan., i tore in the 2nd degree. ever since then (my doc said that it would heal on it's own) it hasn't healed. there is a sour odor and a yellowish/brownish discharge with an itch. they have done texts before but each time they

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Infection: Vaginal discharge with odor is almost invariable bacterial infection of the vagina which could potentially slow healing of a birth related laceration. Broad spectrum vaginal antibiotics like Clindamycin cream usually help in this type of situation.

Answered 9/20/2017

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A member asked:

After giving birth back in jan., i tore in the 2nd degree. ever since then (my doc said that it would heal on it's own) it hasn't healed. there is a sour odor and a yellowish/brownish discharge with an itch. they have done texts before but each time they

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

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