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Herpes concerns
I recently had protected vaginal sex and unprotected oral sex with a women that was diagnosed three years ago with genital herpes. She had no signs or symptoms of an outbreak at the time of our sexual encounter. Clearly I'm concerned about the potential of becoming infected myself and with so much conflicting information on the net I was curious to get a professionals opinion as to my odds of infection.
Also, I'm curious about her diagnosis. She never experienced any of the typical symptoms associated with herpes; only an intense pelvic pain. After seeing two doctors and going home without answers as to the cause of the pain a third doctor administered a culture test (even without open sores) and diagnosed her positive. She has never experienced any further outbreaks or pelvic pains. She has also since been in two longterm relationships (both over a year) and neither were ever infected. Could her diagnosis have been incorrect?
Also, I'm curious about her diagnosis. She never experienced any of the typical symptoms associated with herpes; only an intense pelvic pain. After seeing two doctors and going home without answers as to the cause of the pain a third doctor administered a culture test (even without open sores) and diagnosed her positive. She has never experienced any further outbreaks or pelvic pains. She has also since been in two longterm relationships (both over a year) and neither were ever infected. Could her diagnosis have been incorrect?
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The transmission rates for a female who is hsv2+ to a male who isn't is about 4% a year.
That's a 96% chance that you wouldn't get it. If you divide 364 by 4%, you have a really really low chance of getting it from a one time encounter is slim, especially if it was protected.
No need to worry.
Aj
That's a 96% chance that you wouldn't get it. If you divide 364 by 4%, you have a really really low chance of getting it from a one time encounter is slim, especially if it was protected.
No need to worry.
Aj
I'm definitely not a professional, but I can give you my opinion. Condoms are not 100% effective, but they are good. The probability that you acquired herpes from a one-time exposure, especially if she did not have an active outbreak, is low. If you do not have symptoms within a few weeks, forget about it.
I'm not really sure what to say about your friend's diagnosis. Sores have to be present for a viral culture - did she have internal lesions maybe? Also, it is possible to be in a long-term relationship with somebody who has HSV-2 and not be infected. There are statistics on this (even though I can't remember the exact number) and the transmission rate is fairly low. However, if she is questioning her diagnosis, she should get another opinion.
Good luck,
Em
I'm not really sure what to say about your friend's diagnosis. Sores have to be present for a viral culture - did she have internal lesions maybe? Also, it is possible to be in a long-term relationship with somebody who has HSV-2 and not be infected. There are statistics on this (even though I can't remember the exact number) and the transmission rate is fairly low. However, if she is questioning her diagnosis, she should get another opinion.
Good luck,
Em
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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.
