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Does surgical removal of the vagina(because of vaginal cancer) also remove the clitoris?

Q: does surgical removal of the vagina(because of vaginal cancer) also remove the clitoris?

: Probably not, but this can only be answered accurately by the doctor treating you. Good luck.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Probably not, but this can only be answered accurately by the doctor treating you. Good luck.

Answered 2/24/2022

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A member asked:

Does surgical removal of the vagina(because of vaginal cancer) also remove the clitoris?

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