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Possible Herpes transmission
I have been STD free. About a year ago I had a full blood panel, which included HSV 1 & 2....
I had a pap smear on 9/17. On 9/20 I had a small white head pimple appear on my vagina. Several days later it turned into a raised bump, although not blistery in appearance. Just a few days ago the bump receded into my labia minora, with a red spot in it's place (still there). At its worse I also had some yolky discharge, itching, and vaginal swelling. Because of my low risk, I hadn't given herpes much thought. Now, in retrospect, I am concerned I may have somehow gotten it while at my gynecologist for a pap smear. Is that possible? The timing of the progression follows perfectly for herpes from after my pap. I have an appointment on Monday, but fear I have waited to long for the doctor to make a visual diagnosis. I understand it is not the end of the world, but want to make appropriate decisions, so that my husband would not too be effected.
I had a pap smear on 9/17. On 9/20 I had a small white head pimple appear on my vagina. Several days later it turned into a raised bump, although not blistery in appearance. Just a few days ago the bump receded into my labia minora, with a red spot in it's place (still there). At its worse I also had some yolky discharge, itching, and vaginal swelling. Because of my low risk, I hadn't given herpes much thought. Now, in retrospect, I am concerned I may have somehow gotten it while at my gynecologist for a pap smear. Is that possible? The timing of the progression follows perfectly for herpes from after my pap. I have an appointment on Monday, but fear I have waited to long for the doctor to make a visual diagnosis. I understand it is not the end of the world, but want to make appropriate decisions, so that my husband would not too be effected.
I don't know why the doctor would say that.
I will say that through this process I am amazed at how little healthcare professionals know about HSV. I feel as though my knowledge from reading through this forum was greater than the doctors. For example, he seemed surprised that I would question the timeframe for testing, and assured me that 4 weeks was enough time to have passed/
I will say that through this process I am amazed at how little healthcare professionals know about HSV. I feel as though my knowledge from reading through this forum was greater than the doctors. For example, he seemed surprised that I would question the timeframe for testing, and assured me that 4 weeks was enough time to have passed/
I cannot think why the doctor would suspect herpes. If you are negative for HSV then upon infection you would have a lot and different symptoms to a single pimple and bump.
It is too early for a blood test for HSV for you if you have indeed been infected recently. It may be better for your husband to test to see what risk there really is here, you may find there is little to be concerned about.
It is too early for a blood test for HSV for you if you have indeed been infected recently. It may be better for your husband to test to see what risk there really is here, you may find there is little to be concerned about.
I saw the doctor who suspects it is in fact herpes. My best guess is that transmission would have occurred on 9/17 (I was also intimate with my husband that day).
The doctor rigorously rubbed the swab on the almost healed lesion. Would the swab show anything at that point in healing? I am still symptomatic, itching and having some discomfort. Also, he tested for HSV 1 and HSV 2, through blood work. Is that long enough for antibodies to show within the blood?
The doctor rigorously rubbed the swab on the almost healed lesion. Would the swab show anything at that point in healing? I am still symptomatic, itching and having some discomfort. Also, he tested for HSV 1 and HSV 2, through blood work. Is that long enough for antibodies to show within the blood?
Also, got a pap aggravate something like that? Or, would the timing be just coincidence?
Thank you so much for your fast response.
After about 5 days, the white head transitioned to a raised bump, similar in size to a pencil eraser, that was flesh colored. I was worried that the transitioned bump may be as herpes appears.
After about 5 days, the white head transitioned to a raised bump, similar in size to a pencil eraser, that was flesh colored. I was worried that the transitioned bump may be as herpes appears.
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