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HSV or misdiagnosis?
I had painful ulcerations in my vaginal area, saw my gyn, was told I had herpes, and was prescribed cream and oral medication. It went away and I have never had another outbreak. This was 20+ years ago. Since then I have been married and monogamous. I am now widowed and had to tell the person I am dating. Our question is, If it has never recurred, is that what it was? How can I best determine if I have HSV?
About 90% of those with genital herpes don't know it - no symptoms means nothing unfortunately. But, get tested so you know going forward :-)
Thanks so much for your reply.
I can't recall if a swab was ever done when I had the lesions. I neglected to mention that 2 husbands in 20 years never had any symptoms either.
I have made an appointment and will request the IgG.
I can't recall if a swab was ever done when I had the lesions. I neglected to mention that 2 husbands in 20 years never had any symptoms either.
I have made an appointment and will request the IgG.
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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.
