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A member asked:

My vagina is swollen and hurts. im also on my period, but this has never happened. i don't know what to do. the pain is killing me. also my back too.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Need to see doc.: Someone needs to take a look. That much pain and swelling especially when associated with back pain needs a good explanation.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 5/3/2015

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Thank

See doctor: It could be an infection or an allergic reaction.

Answered 5/3/2015

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