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A member asked:

What are the effects of having been sexually abused as a child?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Many: Anxiety , depression, angerat abuser, ptsd, sometimes continuing the sexual abuse to next vulnerable group.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/12/2014

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Multiple: If concerned you should see your dr. And a counselor trained in dealing with sexually abused victims.

Dr Hadied and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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