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A 32-year-old female asked:
Is there anything i can do to make sex less painful? i have a mild prolapsed bladder and rectocele. i get utis within 24-48 hours after having sex.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
May need surgery: The conditions you mentioned usually require surgical correction. If you are not inclined to consult a gynecologist, as a temporary solution try using liberal amount of lubricant, like K-Y jelly before sex.
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