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Diagnosed with pin hole rectovaginal fistula low in episiotomy scar. is it possible to still have sex? please advise

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Intercourse is : possible. Repair of the fistula, should be a goal, as soon as it is reasonable.

Answered 5/17/2020

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