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If i have an odor in my private region, does that mean i have an infection, or is something wrong?

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Dr. Michael Swor answered

Bacteria: It sounds like bacteria overgrowth. You should have a gyn checkup.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 10/5/2012

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