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Dry itchy vagina a week after laparoscopy, could this be an infection and is this common?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Rafael Lugo answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yeast infection: It is possible that you have a yeast infection. Let a doctor examine you.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 5/6/2019

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Possible / unlikely: It could be an infection but more likely is that it may be a reaction to the surgical prep that would have been done before your surgery. If the symptoms persist, you should see your doctor.

Answered 1/5/2019

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