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What cause an cut in the labia of the vagina.

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

It could: Be due to intercourse, vaginal dryness, it may feel sharp like a cut but not actually a skin lesion present. It's likely irritation due to intercourse and without adequate lubrication.

Answered 5/5/2013

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Options: An open sore on the labia may be anything from irritation from a yeast infection to herpes. It my be dryness. Sometimes a new, larger partner will cause the tissue to tear. She should see a gyn.

Answered 8/5/2017

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Many things: Trauma to the area, having intercourse without enough lubrication, certain infections. See your gyn for an exam to be sure of the right diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 5/28/2013

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