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Could I have an STD/ Herpes?
My last unprotected encounter happened over a month ago, but I recently noticed some discomfort during my period. I left a tampon in for too long and later noticed a small cut/ sore on my left in inner labia. It looks reddish white, but there's no pus and it's not a bump/ blister. I'm worried that it might be an ulcer signaling herpes, but I have a GYN appointment on Monday to find out for sure. I also feel a little bit of pain in my left pelvic area. I haven't been sick at all and it does not burn when I pee. I haven't felt itchy and I have no vaginal discharge. It might be TMI but I have pictures to help better reflect what I'm talking about on my account. Anyone know if this is a STD/ Herpes or am I just overreacting?
Herpes usually shows up 2-15 days after exposure with the average being 4 days. Not over a month later. While possible it's probably very rare. Nothing you describe sounds std related
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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.
