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My vagina has a metallic scent to it and i've been washing myself daily, what happened?

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Gentle soaps: Make sure that the soap you are using does not contactain any harsh detergents.I would suggest the use of baby soap for the next 2 weeks and see if this makes this issue go away.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 11/8/2017

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