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If you have hysterectomy do your vagina still hold an odor after sex?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: There is still a risk of infection even though the uterus and possibly the cervix have been removed. Certain organisms (e.g. Gonorrhea/Chlamydia) wouldn't be expected to be as virulent in this environment.

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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