Is this herpes

[WorriedGirl106]

I have been experiencing the following and I like to know if this is symptoms of herpes. My Virgina felt in pain and on my right hand side lip I felt a swollen lymph node for about 2-3days, then I felt pain near my anus. I attempted to take a picture to get a better look but it does not come out clear. So I cannot tell but it feel sensitive and it hurt for about 3-4 days now it’s going away, the pain and the swollen lymph node is gone. Is this normal for people that have herpes? I didn’t feel multiple bumps and no itching, just pain when I wiped my anus after bathroom use. I am scared because I like to have a child soon and I am afraid.

[auntiejessi]

It could be, or it could any number of other things.

You've been waiting to get confirmation from the doctor that you have herpes, right? Did you let a doctor see this?

You can have herpes and have a child. Millions and millions of women do. The danger comes if you are infected during the third trimester, or if you have an outbreak at the time of delivery, and there are easy ways to manage that.

It seems as if you have it, if your testing was correct. You won't have to worry about third-trimester new infections, and most doctors will put you on suppression during your third trimester to prevent outbreaks during delivery. If you do have an outbreak, you can have a c-section.