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What does it mean when your vagina is raw and sore after sex but the soreness doesn't go away and it looks like the skin is cracked but doesn't heal.?

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Dr. Rebecca Gray answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Possible infection: Yeast can cause these symptoms but also other infections may also cause it; lack of lubrication may also cause raw skin. See you doctor to make sure.

Answered 6/2/2015

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A member asked:

What does it mean when your vagina is raw and sore after sex but the soreness doesn't go away and it looks like the skin is cracked but doesn't heal.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gray answered

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