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I believe i have an aphthous ulcer in my vagina but i'm not sure?

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Get checked : Aphthous ulcers do not occur in the vagina. The most common cause of an ulcer is herpes, so you need to have this tested.

Dr Cunningham agreed

Answered 3/15/2015

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