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Hi, i gave birth 3 weeks ago and for 10 days i have a bad vaginal odor but no other symptoms of infection. what could i do for that?

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See your doc: You may have a mild vaginal infection that needs to be treated ... Go and see your doc ... Do not douche.

Dr Placik and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/4/2018

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