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What does it mean if half way through your period your vagina swells up and starts to itch? no burning just itching

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Candida: Likely a yeast infection. There are otc products that you can try, but see your doctor for complete evaluation.

Answered 11/29/2012

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