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Labia tear not heal properly i got stiched up stitches are gone but i still have the slit can it be fixed or will i still have a normal life like that?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Laceration: It will heal by secondary intention . You will have a normal life but may have a scar. If discharge or pain follow up with the doctor

Dr Namey and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/21/2015

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A member asked:

Labia tear not heal properly i got stiched up stitches are gone but i still have the slit can it be fixed or will i still have a normal life like that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Namey and another doctor agreed

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