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tiny tears in itchy irritated vaginal/anal area...is it herpes?

I was raped (with not protection) two months ago and have had an itchy irritated vaginal area for the last few days. They look as if there are tiny tears in the labia and hood areas as well as around the anus which can be irritating when urinating. Since the sexual contact I've had minor viral infections which doctors have told me are reasonable because of the changing seasons (it's monsoon season here) but I feel quite suspicious that I have herpes or some other viral std. I've had no blisters or sores but I've heard that tears or fissures can be considered an outbreak.

Does this sound like herpes? Or a strange yeast infection? I've had these tears before and when I told my doctor at the time, she told me it was herpes and I got tested and it turned out negative. I'm quite confused and preparing for the worst.

Thanks.
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It's possible that these symptoms might point to herpes but the only way to know for sure is to be evaluated by a gynecologist. Hopefully you are also seeing a counselor to help you to heal emotionally from this terrible attack on you.
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Sorry to hear about your situation. I hope you're receiving full support an the individual that did this as been held to account.  Seek proper professional medical advice and don't believe any advice you receive on this site. I was told I had a possible STD when I infact had a prolapse!
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Go ask a different doctor and get tested again cause herpes can lay dormant for years and you not even know sorry to here bout your situation hope this helped and everything is ook withyou
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