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8 days now and my vagina has been very itchy.i'm a virgin,and i have been showering constantly but it still itches after i shower.should i be worried?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: Since this must be quite bothersome for you, it would be worrisome. You may have itching from an yeast infection (especially if you had recently taken an antibiotic) or an allergic reaction to something in the tampon. See GYN or PCP.

Answered 7/13/2016

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