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STDs (Expert Forum)
Could I Have Genital Herpes
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.
Could I Have Genital Herpes
by tyson00, Sep 21, 2005 12:00AM
Had unprotected sex about 6 weeks ago and for the past 2 weeks I've been having sharp pains in my penis, testicles, and lower abdomen. No visual signs on my penis or other spots except for a little dry skin on my penis. Sometimes the tip of my penis burns and it feels like there is discharge but have never seen anything.
Saw my family doctor 7 days ago and he gave me a shot (not sure what it was) and prescribed Zmax (2 grams) for the possibility of Chlaymdia or Gonorrhea. He only tested me for a bladder infection (urine sample). No Improvement after the Zmax.
About 2 years ago I had pains in my testicles and a ultrasound showed a swolen vein. Could this lead to pains in my penis?
I see where genital herpes signs may not be visual and can be in the urethra. Should I go to a clinic and get a swab?? Could I still have Chlaymdia or Gonorrhea and the Zmax didnt work? Will a swab of the inside of the penis show Genital Herpes???
Saw my family doctor 7 days ago and he gave me a shot (not sure what it was) and prescribed Zmax (2 grams) for the possibility of Chlaymdia or Gonorrhea. He only tested me for a bladder infection (urine sample). No Improvement after the Zmax.
About 2 years ago I had pains in my testicles and a ultrasound showed a swolen vein. Could this lead to pains in my penis?
I see where genital herpes signs may not be visual and can be in the urethra. Should I go to a clinic and get a swab?? Could I still have Chlaymdia or Gonorrhea and the Zmax didnt work? Will a swab of the inside of the penis show Genital Herpes???
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Sep 21, 2005 12:00AM
, Sep 21, 2005 12:00AM
Your symptoms do not suggest genital herpes or any STD. The shot probably was ceftriaxone, a gonorrhea treatment; the azithromycin ("Zmax") covered chlamydia, and a negative urine sample is pretty good evidence against other STDs.
A culture ("swab test") for herpes won't help. If you want to follow up on that possibility, you need a blood test. But if it is positive, there will be no way to know whether you caught it during the exposure you describe or at another time.
I don't suggest you do anything except sit tight; the symptoms will clear up over time. They may be due more to anxiety than anything else. If they continue, check again with your family doctor.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
A culture ("swab test") for herpes won't help. If you want to follow up on that possibility, you need a blood test. But if it is positive, there will be no way to know whether you caught it during the exposure you describe or at another time.
I don't suggest you do anything except sit tight; the symptoms will clear up over time. They may be due more to anxiety than anything else. If they continue, check again with your family doctor.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
My boyfriend and I have been sexualy active with each other for about 3 months, we have always used a condom but it has come off once during intercourse because we had gotten really into it and it got a little rough, and a few days ago (the day after we had sex) I noticed a small red bump just inside my vagina. It felt like one of those in-grown pimples and so thats what I thought it was at first. Then I got worried that it might be genital herpes. However I don't have any other symptoms. I don't have a fever, discharge, muscle pain, itching, burning, and it's just one bump. I have not gone to check it out yet with a doctor but I plan to very soon.
If you could help that would be great!
Thank You for your time.