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I gave birth just over 6 months ago and i took longer than 6-8 weeks for my stiches to heal. now i have a hole when i look down my vagina, like a separation of the two sides. not sure if i need to be stitched or if it will heal as time goes by?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Should be healed: by now, but you need an exam with your doctor to see if more needs to be done.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/28/2019

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A member asked:

I gave birth just over 6 months ago and i took longer than 6-8 weeks for my stiches to heal. now i have a hole when i look down my vagina, like a separation of the two sides. not sure if i need to be stitched or if it will heal as time goes by?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

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