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My vagina burns when having sexual intercource and after too. what can that be?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Several causes : Poor lubrication is the most common cause. Using astroglide or another lubricant is helpful. Yeast infections can cause these symptoms. Herpes infections can do.

Answered 5/18/2013

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