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I am a female and have uretha irritation from sex- there is no infection- how long will this irritation last- i am not on meds?
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Prevent the problem: Mechanical irritation of the urethral meatus is usually preventable by supplementing lubricant (replens, astroglide) or simply changing sexual positions to reduce the amount of contact to the area.
Answered 4/30/2013
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A few days: Any inflammation in the vulva that does not resolve in a few days should be evaluated by your doctor.
Answered 10/15/2016
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