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STDs (Expert Forum)
Boil, itchyness,
Answered by
University of Washington
Seattle - WA
Welcome to the STD Forum, which is intended only for questions and support pertaining to sexually transmitted diseases other than HIV/AIDS, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, human papillomavirus, genital warts, trichomonas, other vaginal infections, nongonoccal urethritis (NGU), cervicitis, molluscum contagiosum, chancroid, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). All questions will be answered by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D. or Edward W Hook, MD.
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
