Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Herpes?

My fiance recently shared with me that he has herpes. He takes Valtrex daily which he thought that because of that he couldn't transmit the disease to me. We have been having unprotected sex for ten months now. I have a several small bumps on the inside of my labia majora for a couple of weeks now. It does not and has never had any type of head. There is no puss coming out. I read that herpes bumps burst and cause pain. This does not do this. It is not painful at all. It just kind of looks like a heat bump. Do you think this could be herpes? If not herpes, what else could it be? Maybe a cyst? I do have polycystic ovary syndrome.
5 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
207091 tn?1337709493
COMMUNITY LEADER
It could be cysts, or infected hair follicles, or herpes.  You really should go to a doc asap and get checked.

If it is herpes, then you can take meds and help this heal.  Not every person will get the same kind of symptoms, and not everyone gets blisters.

If you do have it, and choose to stay with your fiance, then you all don't have to worry about transmission.

AJ
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
AJ is right... This could be a good thing. You could both have Herpes and you have very minor outbreaks. Nothing to worry about.

Make sure to go quickly. Cultures can be taken of the bumps, but only early on. Also, you should get a HerpesSelect blood test. 25% of American women have herpes. Are you absolutely sure that you don't have it?
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I am on the opposite end of a situation like yours. I have genital HSV-1 and am trying to be careful not to spread it to my boyfriend. I would like to know how you feel about the situation since you're on the other end of it. It might help me get an idea of how he feels about the situation and maybe that would help us break a barrier that's been bothering me. Please give me some insight. I would greatly appreciate it!
Helpful - 0
207091 tn?1337709493
COMMUNITY LEADER
Indi -

I suggest you visit another forum I'm on - the herpes homepage.  You can google it and find us on the first hit.  Just click support forums when you get there, and you'll find some wonderful, very active, message boards.

AJ
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I once suspected i had been infected with genital herpes, red inflammed skin with small red bumps. I was told by the doctor straight away its very unlikely to be herpes as it wasnt painfull and i developed no blisters. As youve had this for weeks without it advancing or retreating, i would says its most-likely not herpes. Herpes tends to flare up then clear up, i THINK within a shorter time frame than your problem. Of course still get it checked out to be sure!
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the STDs / STIs Community

Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
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.