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Perineal swelling and pain increasing over 3 days starting before my period. no fever or unusual vaginal discharge. swolen both sides anus to vagina.

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

It sounds like you: have a perineal infection. See a Dr. for an antibiotic.

Answered 6/29/2016

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