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My girlfriend has googled a problem with her vagina (smells but no discharge) thinks she has vaginosis is it still safe for us to have sex?

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Dr. Chirag Vasa answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Diagnosis: It is always better to confirm diagnosis of std or other benign vaginitis . I would advise to be seen by your physician.

Answered 11/2/2012

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