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Three times now i have had painful boils with pus at the inner lip of my vagina after my menses, what could be the cause?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Various causes : Several possibilities. This could be genital herpes and testing should be done. This could be bacerial infections. I have also seen patients have allergic reactions to the adhesive on maxi pads. Get tested. Try tampons instead of pads too.

Answered 3/26/2013

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