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Is it herpes?
I'm in college and recently went to the health center with what felt to me like a yeast infection. However, the doctor that took a look claimed he had a "suspicion" that it may be herpes. He did a test but I won't know for 3-5 days and I'm very anxious. The only symptom I really have is a small area of reddish, irritated skin between my labia minora and labia majora on one side. It only hurts when it is rubbed the wrong way. Does anyone know if this sounds like herpes or could it be something else?
I totally 2nd andreab's post - could be coincidence or it could be that it really is herpes. at this not much to do but wait for test results to come back.
hang in there!
grace
hang in there!
grace
Just because the red patch is clearing up does not necessarily mean it is due to Valtrex.
It could have been irritation from your underwear, soap, etc. that needed time to go away.
I would wait until you get your results and stop speculating!
You are going to worry yourself sick. And really, herpes is not a big deal anymore.
It could have been irritation from your underwear, soap, etc. that needed time to go away.
I would wait until you get your results and stop speculating!
You are going to worry yourself sick. And really, herpes is not a big deal anymore.
Just to ask a question from a slightly different perspective of this situation... I have yet to hear my results but when my doctor made the assumption that it may be herpes, he did put me on Valtrex. It has now been four days and the area looks slightly less red and irritated.. Is there any way that another virus or infection could respond to Valtrex, or does that essentially prove that that is what I have?
it sounds like he was doing a proper work up. I wouldn't worry about that part. also trust me, they see tons of genitals at the campus clinics and know normal from not normal.
At this point wait and see what your test results are. do you know if your current partner has ever had cold sores or not? also do you know if you've ever had a herpes blood test ever before?
grace
At this point wait and see what your test results are. do you know if your current partner has ever had cold sores or not? also do you know if you've ever had a herpes blood test ever before?
grace
He looked at the discharge under a microscope and said it didn't appear to look like yeast. Otherwise, no other bacterial infections were tested for as far as I know. (This man was also not a gynecologist, so that makes me somewhat nervous). I do, now, have a regular partner who has only been with me in his life. However, I found out my ex had cheated on me, although he will not admit to it.
Did they also test you for yeast and bacterial infections vaginally too?
do you have a regular partner? have they had std testing that also included herpes testing?
grace
do you have a regular partner? have they had std testing that also included herpes testing?
grace
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