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Ended period 2 days ago. use tampons. now have a dull ache off and on in vagina. what could this be? is it normal to have occasional pain there,

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Hard to say: It is hard to guess what might be causing this. If this is not typical for you after each cycle then we can not conclude that it is normal. If the pain continues the next step is a physical exam by a gynecologist.

Answered 8/16/2015

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