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My vagina has been burning for about 3 weeks, i started my period june 5th and used scented tampons and that is when it started to bother me, i went t?

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

See physician: It could be related to tampons but the only way to know for sure is with a proper examination.

Dr Balin agreed

Answered 6/26/2013

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