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I am having a stinging pain near the posterior edge of the opening of my vagina. only intercourse makes it worse, should i see a physician?

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Dr. Matthew Wilson answered

Can only help: There are infectious or anatomic causes for this symptom, and it could get worse if untreated. It could also be due to vestibulitis which is not serious, but difficult to cure.

Answered 5/17/2013

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A member asked:

I am having a stinging pain near the posterior edge of the opening of my vagina. only intercourse makes it worse, should i see a physician?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matthew Wilson answered

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