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Im having problems with my vagina being swollen red and purplish i dont know what is wrong ?

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Allergy?: Hi Emily, When the vaginal tissue reacts and becomes swollen red and purple I 1st think of an allergy to an inserted medication or to latex found in condoms. This type of reaction can also indicate and infection. A Vigorous sexual encounter can also traumatize the lining of the vagina causing it to swell and appear bruised.

Answered 1/8/2015

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