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I recently engaged in cunnilinigus with a woman who has been diagnosed with herpes. She had an outbreak 2-3 days after our engagement and I was wondering what was the likelihood of me contracting the virus. I have never had a cold sore. I was also wondering if Planned Parenthood utilized an accurate method of testing. I was told that they used a IGM to identify infection of HSV then IGG to differentiate type. I plan on getting tested in 3 weeks, 4 weeks after our engagement. Is that enough? I was told by the Planned Parenthood M.D. that it was and wanted to be sure.
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This discussion is related to Worried about HPV and HSV transmission risk...
COMMUNITY LEADER
It can take UP TO 4 months to show positive on the IgG, but most people will show positive much sooner.
I really don't think you have anything to worry about, and if you test herpes, my guess is that its not from this encounter.
You need to call PP and find out how they do testing. If you haven't heard it from them, the info may be wrong.
Aj
I really don't think you have anything to worry about, and if you test herpes, my guess is that its not from this encounter.
You need to call PP and find out how they do testing. If you haven't heard it from them, the info may be wrong.
Aj
She tested positive for the disease in October, and I engaged her the weekend before last (January 24th). I'll call Planned Parenthood today to inquire as to what test they utilize. I was told that they use IGM to immediately identify whether or not someone has contracted the virus then the IGGs to decipher type. I plan on taking the IGG around the 21st of February. I'm curious as to whether or not the doctor's information was misleading because I heard that it takes 3 months for antibodies to show. The doctor said that I should wait 2-4 weeks after my engagement to take the IGG and that my chances are significantly reduced if I show no symptoms after 2 weeks.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Was this a new infection for her? Its possible you have oral herpes type 1 and gave her that when you performed oral sex on her. Herpes rarely goes from the genitals to the mouth, so I don't see a big reason to panic about this.
Each Planned Parenthood is different, so call your local Planned Parenthood and ask what testing they do.
I'd test now with an IgG (skip the IgM, as you know), and if you must, test again in a few months.
Aj
Each Planned Parenthood is different, so call your local Planned Parenthood and ask what testing they do.
I'd test now with an IgG (skip the IgM, as you know), and if you must, test again in a few months.
Aj
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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.
