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I haven't had sex for a few days & my vagina was red/swollen/slightly itchy, when i did have sex it burned the rim of my vagina hole what could it be?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Vaginitis: Check with your gynecologist for the possibility of a vaginal bacterial or yeast infection.

Answered 8/1/2013

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