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Apart from STD, what can sores indicate?
I am 28 years old and had my first unprotected sex on a Saturday, but I knew my partner well enough to know he is clean. But being paranoid, I still went to the ObGYN on Monday to ask about my chances of being pregnant. She said it was slim (6th day since my period started), and there was no ejaculation. She still checked my vagina since it was my first time to go to an OB. Also note that my partner and I stupidly used baby oil which burned during sex, and we had to stop. Since the doctor inspected me, she didn't see anything unusual.
On Wednesday, I developed a very terribly itch on one side between my labia. I scratched it hard, with fingers and tissue paper. Thursday to Saturday, it became painful and looked like a flat sore, about 1.5cm radius. I checked myself on Sunday and now, two smaller sores developed in other areas.
I had a follow up check up with the OBGYN on Monday and she was surprised at the sores and said the one I scratched looked like a wound already. Blood was collected from me to test for herpes.
Anyway, what are the chances that it could be STD? Or could scratching one side hard also affect other areas? Could this be an effect of baby oil?
I have another check up next Monday with the lab results, but they're all taking so long.
It's very hard to walk and sleep, and basically do anything. I could feel things going down there, not to mention I also developed external hemorroid making everything down there both painful and itchy.
On Wednesday, I developed a very terribly itch on one side between my labia. I scratched it hard, with fingers and tissue paper. Thursday to Saturday, it became painful and looked like a flat sore, about 1.5cm radius. I checked myself on Sunday and now, two smaller sores developed in other areas.
I had a follow up check up with the OBGYN on Monday and she was surprised at the sores and said the one I scratched looked like a wound already. Blood was collected from me to test for herpes.
Anyway, what are the chances that it could be STD? Or could scratching one side hard also affect other areas? Could this be an effect of baby oil?
I have another check up next Monday with the lab results, but they're all taking so long.
It's very hard to walk and sleep, and basically do anything. I could feel things going down there, not to mention I also developed external hemorroid making everything down there both painful and itchy.
Hi -
This could be a reaction to the baby oil, for sure. It could be from where you scratched, too.
It could also be herpes, even though your partner thinks he doesn't have it. Most people who have it don't know they do. Also, if he has oral herpes - and many people do even if they've never had a cold sore - he could give that to you via oral sex.
This blood test is going to be a baseline test. It's too soon for you to know via a blood test if this is herpes or not. It's a shame your doctor didn't culture it, but given that you had the sore as long as you did, I can understand (she should have tried, though). If it is something bacterial in nature, you'll need treatment for that, too.
If your herpes test is negative, get another test in about 3 or 4 months. Make sure it's a type-specific IgG test. If your doctor did an IgM test, disregard it, even if it's positive. It's totally unreliable. (Your doctor may not know this - so many don't.)
If it's positive, it's from an existing infection. If it's not typed, and comes back as hsv positive, ask them to do a type specific test so you know which you have. If it comes back as type 1, get another test in 3-4 months to see if you have type 2.
Ask your partner to get tested too. If he is negative, and hasn't had any recent partners, that will eliminate all of this.
I know it's so hard to wait, and it's scary. If it is herpes, I promise you it isn't as bad as anything you are thinking. Check out the Herpes Handbook at https://westoverheights.com/herpes/the-updated-herpes-handbook/ if you want. At least check out the testing section so you know what to ask for.
I hope you feel better soon!
This could be a reaction to the baby oil, for sure. It could be from where you scratched, too.
It could also be herpes, even though your partner thinks he doesn't have it. Most people who have it don't know they do. Also, if he has oral herpes - and many people do even if they've never had a cold sore - he could give that to you via oral sex.
This blood test is going to be a baseline test. It's too soon for you to know via a blood test if this is herpes or not. It's a shame your doctor didn't culture it, but given that you had the sore as long as you did, I can understand (she should have tried, though). If it is something bacterial in nature, you'll need treatment for that, too.
If your herpes test is negative, get another test in about 3 or 4 months. Make sure it's a type-specific IgG test. If your doctor did an IgM test, disregard it, even if it's positive. It's totally unreliable. (Your doctor may not know this - so many don't.)
If it's positive, it's from an existing infection. If it's not typed, and comes back as hsv positive, ask them to do a type specific test so you know which you have. If it comes back as type 1, get another test in 3-4 months to see if you have type 2.
Ask your partner to get tested too. If he is negative, and hasn't had any recent partners, that will eliminate all of this.
I know it's so hard to wait, and it's scary. If it is herpes, I promise you it isn't as bad as anything you are thinking. Check out the Herpes Handbook at https://westoverheights.com/herpes/the-updated-herpes-handbook/ if you want. At least check out the testing section so you know what to ask for.
I hope you feel better soon!
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Thank you very much!
I just got back the results of the blood test for HSV 2, both IGG and IGM showed negative. Blood was taken 9 days after suspected exposure.
However, as you mentioned, IGG only shows about 3months onwards, while IGM is practically useless.
Given that, can I take comfort with the results or are they all practically useless? :(
The area I scratched just looks like a wound now, while the other blister formed into a massive lump. Internet suggest it's Bartholin's abscess from the way it is described, but I'm not sure. The other one just remained as is. I'm still hoping it's all just a violent reaction to baby oil and scratching.
I just got back the results of the blood test for HSV 2, both IGG and IGM showed negative. Blood was taken 9 days after suspected exposure.
However, as you mentioned, IGG only shows about 3months onwards, while IGM is practically useless.
Given that, can I take comfort with the results or are they all practically useless? :(
The area I scratched just looks like a wound now, while the other blister formed into a massive lump. Internet suggest it's Bartholin's abscess from the way it is described, but I'm not sure. The other one just remained as is. I'm still hoping it's all just a violent reaction to baby oil and scratching.
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