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STDs (Expert Forum)
Boil, itchyness,
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University of Washington
Seattle - WA
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This forum is limited to questions about STDs other than HIV/AIDS. For questions about HIV prevention, or if you have general questions about safe sex (e.g., condoms, how to protect yourself from HIV and STDs), please visit the HIV Prevention and Safe Sex Forum
Some of the most common types of questions concern the risk of HIV or STD after a particular sexual exposure, and about symptoms that might or might not be due to HIV. If your question is along these lines, please visit the HIV Prevention and Safe Sex Forum.
Boil, itchyness,
by takeitback, Mar 13, 2005 12:00AM
I made a poor decision to have unprotected sex two weeks ago, and a boil started to form on the upper left side of my vagina near the underwear line. I attempted to drain it after a hot shower, but its still there. Also I have a lot of itchyness in my vagina, and urinating is slightly uncomfortable.
I am really scared this is an STD
Do you know what this is, am I ok?
I am really scared this is an STD
Do you know what this is, am I ok?
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Mar 13, 2005 12:00AM
, Mar 13, 2005 12:00AM
You might have an infected Bartholin gland duct--which can be due to chlamydia, gonorrhea, and also to non-STD infections. The vaginal symptoms and discomfort urinating also are potential signs of STD. See an STD-knowledgeable health care provider soon, such as your local public health STD clinic, or a family planning clinic.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
Good luck-- HHH, MD
