Herpes ? Can you get it if you aren't sexually active????

[ali1171988]

I am still concerned about a small bump I found two days ago . . .it hasen't changed in size (may have gone down a little)  but has now turned white. I know this is a common sign of herpes but I don't think I can have herpes when I have never had sexually intercorse can I ???? I have a yeast infection and I am treating it with cream. The white discharge is seeming to clear up but the tiny white bump is still there and it is uncomfortable itchy and it burns when I urniate. I know all those are symptons of yeast but is the tiny white bump also from the infection or is it something more serious ?? My doctor is on vaction I am planning to see her on the 5th. I can't wait that long though I need to know whats going on with my body before I go crazy. Is this bump a cyst, pimple, or just part of the infection. It resembles a canker sore in a way but a very tiny one. I know yeast causes canker sores in the month (thrush) but can it be causes in the vaginal area ???? please help any ideas ?????? Thanks !

[adflkhwyeldhdxd]

You can get genital herpes without having intercourse, but when was the last time/have you ever been sexually active?  If you had any genital to genital contact you are at some risk for herpes, but herpes outbreaks generally occur within two weeks after the encounter.  If you have had no genital to genital contact with someone within the past few weeks, there is no chance it could be herpes.  That aside, since you have a yeast infection that could have something to do with it, but if your other symptoms (irritation, discharge, etc.) clear up and the white bump is still there, I would go back to the doctor and have it checked out.  It could be a sign of another infection or something else, but probably nothing serious.  Hope this helps.

[LoveWho19]

Herpes can show up 10 years after contact with someone, especially when you get pregnant, really sick, or are under a lot of stress. Does not matter if you use protection it is skin to skin contact, not bodily fluids.