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What does it mean when you vagina is red and swollen but you have not had sex?

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Vaginal irritation: Any number of things can cause swelling and redness of the vulva and vagina including yeast infection, contact allergy or local skin infection. I recommend that you see your primary care physician so they can evaluate the problem and possible causes.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/17/2013

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