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Swollen and sore vagina after sex. a couple weeks ago i noticed my vagina was sore and itchy, figuring it was a yeast infection, i bought the suppositories and external relief cream. i finished taking the suppositories after i ran out of what was given (3
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Dr. Joy Jacksonanswered
Family Medicine 21 years experience
If : If your symptoms are still present please see your doctor for an evaluation. Often times when a woman thinks she has a yeast infection, it could actually be a bacterial infection. If your symptoms have resolved then maybe it was a yeast infection and has cleared. Lastly, the best time to resume sex is after you complete the appropriate treatment.
Take care.
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Dr. Judith Tellermananswered
Clinical Psychology 44 years experience
GYNECOLOGIST: You should see a Gynecologist to be sure of your diagnosis and receive treatment for your problem.
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