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How long after a boil on vagina lip has busted drained an.starting to heal should u wait before intercourse?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Until healed: Wait until the area is well healed. These can occur again so get a final check from your doctor. They are called Bartholin's abscesses. All the best.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 6/4/2015

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