How your vagina could be suffering from hay fever: Doctors reveal all the symptoms to watch out for, how to tackle them and why the bizarre condition is far more common than you'd think
It might sound improbable – even absurd. However, evidence suggests that the same pollen particles that trigger itchy eyes and runny noses can also cause irritation, itching, burning and swelling in the vaginal area.
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