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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Blisters on my vagina
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Blisters on my vagina
by fishtail, Jul 21, 2004 12:00AM
Hi. My boyfriend and I have been together for over a year and we have been having sex for about 7 months. We have both never had sex with anyone else but eachother. About a week ago he had one blister on his lip, and we didn't think much of it, and he went down on me. About 4 days ago I noticed a blister on my vagina in the same spot the blister on his mouth would have touched me. In about 2 more days there was another one on the skin directly touching the blister. Now there are about 2 more around the same area and 1 on the other side. Could it be herpes?
Is it possible that he had just a normal blister that he spread to me and its not herpes? I keep looking at them so maybe I am spreading them.
In the 7 months we've been having sex we have never had any problems before. I was thinking it might not be genital herpes because he had the blister in his mouth and then gave it to me. He has never had anything wrong (blisters/cuts) around his penis.
I dont know what to do or what I could put on them. They are not painful like I have been reading about herpes patients. They just sting a little like a normal blister would.
I feel embarrassed to go to the doctor.
Thanks a lot.
Is it possible that he had just a normal blister that he spread to me and its not herpes? I keep looking at them so maybe I am spreading them.
In the 7 months we've been having sex we have never had any problems before. I was thinking it might not be genital herpes because he had the blister in his mouth and then gave it to me. He has never had anything wrong (blisters/cuts) around his penis.
I dont know what to do or what I could put on them. They are not painful like I have been reading about herpes patients. They just sting a little like a normal blister would.
I feel embarrassed to go to the doctor.
Thanks a lot.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jul 22, 2004 12:00AM
, Jul 22, 2004 12:00AM
I'm afraid I can't answer you with any confidence. Yes, these could be herpes, though they could certainly be something else as well. Has your boyfriend definitely been diagnosed with oral herpes?
I think that you need to overcome your embarrassment and see a doctor. That's the only way you're going to know for sure.
But because you got one blister and then another 2 days later, herpes is less likely than if you got a cluster of blisters at the same time. Also, the first attack of herpes usually produces severe pain and high fever. These are reassuring, but not conclusive. Please do yourself a favor and check it out.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
I think that you need to overcome your embarrassment and see a doctor. That's the only way you're going to know for sure.
But because you got one blister and then another 2 days later, herpes is less likely than if you got a cluster of blisters at the same time. Also, the first attack of herpes usually produces severe pain and high fever. These are reassuring, but not conclusive. Please do yourself a favor and check it out.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Don't be embarrassed; your doctor sees this stuff all the time.
You could have genital (hsv-1) herpes from this exposure. If your blister dries up, I would recommend getting a HerpesSelect blood test ( you should ask for it by name) after 6 weeks and then at 12 weeks (if the first one comes up negative) to get a definitive answer.
Good luck!!
Thanks