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Had sex and it felt like my vagina got tighter now my vagina is red ad sore and burns and is itchy boyfriend is clean. on my period. yest infection?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Start there: It is not an unreasonable thought, particularly with the red & itchy components. Can try otc yeast treatment (i never recommend the 1-day options, as too many fail, 3/5/7 have better success). If resolves, then done. If not, then get checked by gyn.

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Answered 8/11/2013

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