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Possible chancre
In mid October I had unprotected sex with a woman I did not know. Early December, I developed a sore on the shaft of my penis. I only noticed the sore while I was erect. I originally thought the sore was just a cut, but it hasn't disappeared since I originally discovered it. The information I have read regarding chancres says that they generally heal within 6 weeks. My question is, if I've had the sore for 4 months, could it be a chancre? Thank you.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Its not a chancre or herpes because of the duration of the sore.
A chancre wouldn't last longer than 4 weeks or so, and herpes would clear up within a few weeks, tops.
AJ
A chancre wouldn't last longer than 4 weeks or so, and herpes would clear up within a few weeks, tops.
AJ
Thank you for the reply. Although your response does quell some of my concerns, I'm still a little worried. Why, exactly, do you think it's probably not a chancre? Is it because of my description of the sore, or of the length of time. I realize that I'm probably just being a hypochondriac, but any response would be helpful. Thank you.
COMMUNITY LEADER
No, its probably not a chancre (syphilis sore), and its not herpes, either.
You should get this checked though.
AJ
You should get this checked though.
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.
