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Can Bikini Area Laser Hair Removal Cause Loss of Sex Drive?

I have heard that a woman had laser hair removal in the brazillian/bikini area and had a loss of sex drive. Is there any truth to this or any other sexual sensation side effects?

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Dr. Jerome Edelstein, MD
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