Could this be herpes?

[babygirl859]

Hi, I recently switched my birth control brand, and the next day after switching I began to feel sore in my genital area after biking and exercising, which i figured was just from dryness, since that is a side effect. There is now one small sore, not really a blister, but with white on the surface of it, but i have not had intercourse in 4 months. Could this be herpes? or just a side effect from a lot of exercise while being dry?

[Emma_08]

Herpes is very confusing - sometimes symptoms are "classic" and sometimes symptoms aren't typical at all.  While herpes usually presents as multiple sores, having one sore is possible.  

[babygirl859]

thanks but isnt herpes usually multiple sores?? this is just one. I tried to make an appointment at planned parenthood and the test is 80 dollars, which is money i dont have right now, so my next paycheck im going to try to go get it checked out. Im just praying its not herpes.

[Emma_08]

It could be irritation from the combination of switching birth control and exercising, but I really can't say.  If you still have the sore, you could get it checked out - it's the only way you can totally be sure.  
Good luck,
Em