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A member asked:

Been using clotrimazole vaginal cream for 2 weeks, symptoms are gone but my clitoris becomes red and sore after sex now plus my labia is puffy. help?

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Allergy?: You may be having a reaction to clotrimazole, either allergic or direct toxicity to tissues. Would try stopping this and see what happens. If this continues despite that you should see your GYN doctor. Best wishes for a good outcome.

Answered 3/29/2017

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