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Got vulvodynia for 6 weeks after pap smear. don't know how it's triggered. vulva & clitoris pain even without touch. any cure?

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Topical steroids: If there is no infection, you may have an acute reaction to the gel or some component from the pap exam. It is very unusual. If there is no infection, sometimes steroids are used to calm an inflammatory process Best wishes Dr M

Answered 4/19/2016

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A member asked:

Got vulvodynia for 6 weeks after pap smear. don't know how it's triggered. vulva & clitoris pain even without touch. any cure?

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