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Herpes Symptom? Not sure what to do...
Hello Dr. Warren!
Here is my question, I have tried to google some articles about women getting pimples inside the vagina. I haven't had a whole lot of luck getting a straight answer. I even looked around on this particular site for some answers, and I see that some other people have asked the same question, or a question similar to mine.
Is it possible for women to develop ordinary pimples on the inner lips/wet skin of the vagina?
The reason I ask is because on Saturday I noticed that i developed one, single pimple-looking thing near the top of my inner wet skin above my clitoris (just one). I have been tested multiple times over the years for herpes (I see people mentioning herpeselect, and my paperwork indicates that that was the test that was used), and all tests have come back negative for type one and type two. Anyway, I tried popping the pimple but it wouldn't pop, almost like the skin was too thick. The pimple was on a very raised, dark pink bump, and the pimple head was about 1.5 mm in diameter. The whole entire bump was the size of a skittle or m&m. Then, on Monday it popped on its own, and the skin underneath was tender. The next day, Tuesday, the skin wasn't tender at all anymore, it felt like normal skin sensitivity down there. Here I am at Friday, and the only thing that's apparent is a SLIGHT pink area where the pimple was. It never looked like an ulcer or raw skin.
Did what I experience denote something to be concerned about? I have read on my google search that women can get ordinary pimples down there, because there's pores and oil/sweat glands all over the body. I'm just concerned it might be something else because I also read that herpes looks like pimples too.
Any insight/advice you have would be great. I did not go to the doctor because my past herpes tests were all negative, and I have been with the same man for over 2 years. But, I am wondering if I should have went. Thank you!
Here is my question, I have tried to google some articles about women getting pimples inside the vagina. I haven't had a whole lot of luck getting a straight answer. I even looked around on this particular site for some answers, and I see that some other people have asked the same question, or a question similar to mine.
Is it possible for women to develop ordinary pimples on the inner lips/wet skin of the vagina?
The reason I ask is because on Saturday I noticed that i developed one, single pimple-looking thing near the top of my inner wet skin above my clitoris (just one). I have been tested multiple times over the years for herpes (I see people mentioning herpeselect, and my paperwork indicates that that was the test that was used), and all tests have come back negative for type one and type two. Anyway, I tried popping the pimple but it wouldn't pop, almost like the skin was too thick. The pimple was on a very raised, dark pink bump, and the pimple head was about 1.5 mm in diameter. The whole entire bump was the size of a skittle or m&m. Then, on Monday it popped on its own, and the skin underneath was tender. The next day, Tuesday, the skin wasn't tender at all anymore, it felt like normal skin sensitivity down there. Here I am at Friday, and the only thing that's apparent is a SLIGHT pink area where the pimple was. It never looked like an ulcer or raw skin.
Did what I experience denote something to be concerned about? I have read on my google search that women can get ordinary pimples down there, because there's pores and oil/sweat glands all over the body. I'm just concerned it might be something else because I also read that herpes looks like pimples too.
Any insight/advice you have would be great. I did not go to the doctor because my past herpes tests were all negative, and I have been with the same man for over 2 years. But, I am wondering if I should have went. Thank you!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Yes, I would consider your results conclusive since your partner also tested negative when you started having sex. No need to retest at all.
Terri
Terri
Just a follow up for you, I got my herpes testing done. It was done with the Herpeselect test for I & II, and they both came back negative, although I don't want the numerical values, the doctor just told me over the phone. I read on here that you prefer that people wait until about 4 months after exposure for conclusive results. Since my status was "unknown" if I ever had an exposure, and I was negative going into the relationship...would you consider my results conclusive?...or should I retest again in a couple months?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
You too!
Terri
Terri
Thank you for your expert advice! Have a great holiday!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
You could talk to your doctor, but be certain to describe you previous testing situations.
Women do get pimples or cysts from time to time in the genital area, and I'm not clear that there are ways to reduce the frequency of getting those.
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection only, either through receiving oral sex, intercourse (vaginal or anal).
Terri
Women do get pimples or cysts from time to time in the genital area, and I'm not clear that there are ways to reduce the frequency of getting those.
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection only, either through receiving oral sex, intercourse (vaginal or anal).
Terri
Thanks for your advice, I'll follow your suggestion and expertise and not worry about it. Should I still talk to my doctor about it anyway?
Also, how common are vaginal pimples on the wet vaginal skin? How can they be prevented? Are there means of contracting herpes through other channels besides sexual contact (both oral and vaginal sex)?
Also, how common are vaginal pimples on the wet vaginal skin? How can they be prevented? Are there means of contracting herpes through other channels besides sexual contact (both oral and vaginal sex)?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
If you were both negative when you started the relationship, and you trust the monogamy of your partner, then there is no need to be retested. And besides, this doesn't really sound like herpes to me.
Terri
Terri
Thank you for your reply! We were both tested before we entered into a sexual relationship with each other and we were both negative. I have had no reason to suspect herpes until I went searching on the internet for information about vaginal pimples, and then all of this information popped up about herpes. If, in your opinion, you feel this was nothing more than a random pimple, then I will not worry about it. It never became an ulcer, just looked like dark pink skin underneath which was tender for less than a day. Should I get tested anyway and still consult my doctor? Are actual vaginal pimples common, and if so, what causes them to develop?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I think this is most likely a small cyst or a pimple as you describe. If it popped, and went away, that also doesn't sound like herpes. Herpes usually doesn't have a pimple-like head, rather, herpes is usually a water blister-like lesions, that becomes a ulcerative lesion.
Has your partner been tested for herpes? If he is also negative, and you have tested negative in the past, and you two are monogamous, then you have no worries. Do you know about his herpes testing past?
Terri
Has your partner been tested for herpes? If he is also negative, and you have tested negative in the past, and you two are monogamous, then you have no worries. Do you know about his herpes testing past?
Terri
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
