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Why does my vagina swell up and hurts after sex? i'm 27 weeks pregnant

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Dr. Jie Xu answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Often normal.: See your doctor to make sure there is no infection. It is often a normal finding, similar to swelling of feet during pregnancy. That area becomes very sensitive, which leads to painful sex, pelvic exams, etc.

Answered 9/28/2016

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