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I wore a tampon and then it started itching so i guess in my sleep I scratched and now i have cuts in my vagina....do i have an std??
You can also spread a STD such as the Herpes Virus HSV1 or HSV2 by having oral sex, and having an open sore on the mouth with will transmit to the vaginal or penile area. As well, an infected finger (digits can also have the virus) can spread the virus to other areas of your own body as well as another persons body.
So, in essence, several STD's can be transmitted in a number of ways, not just through intercourse or having sex.
In addition to anything I have mentioned, please keep in mind, that while I or others may have extensive knowledge in many areas, you should always seek professional medical advice from your own physician, as it pertains to medical conditions or concerns.
Good luck, and if you have any other questions that I can help you with, please feel free to message me directly.
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So, in essence, several STD's can be transmitted in a number of ways, not just through intercourse or having sex.
In addition to anything I have mentioned, please keep in mind, that while I or others may have extensive knowledge in many areas, you should always seek professional medical advice from your own physician, as it pertains to medical conditions or concerns.
Good luck, and if you have any other questions that I can help you with, please feel free to message me directly.
Sincerely,
Sandi (Dragon1973)
MedHelp Genetics Community Leader;
Children - Special Needs Community Leader;
Down syndrome Community Leader & Ds Group Forum Founder/Moderator
You cannot get an STD from a tampon. Unless you and an infected friend are sharing used tampons.
Hello lucky811 ( I am not sure why, but often when new users sign up they show their profile to be male, and if you are asking about your tampon, I am guessing you are female! You might want to change your profile!)
Welcome to MedHelp!
I am wondering what would make you think you have an STD. Wearing a tampon wont cause you to get a STD unless someone else handled it or used it first. (I know that sounds strange but the point is, if someone who has a STD infection that is currently in an outbreak such as a Herpes infection that has a outbreak on their skin or fingers, and handled your tampon, this would be a way to spread it.) Now seeing as how that is probably an unlikely situation, your itching was likely caused by the string which probably irritated your genital area.
The concern I have, is you said you have cuts IN your vagina. Your vagina is the inner area of where your tampon is inserted. Are you saying that the cuts you have are inside or outside on the surface area of your vaginal area - your labia. And even if there are cuts in either location, the only way it would be a STD is if you have sexual contact with someone who has a STD.
Now, while you have open cuts in the vaginal area, you are very susceptible to becoming infected with a STD if you have any sexual contact with someone who has a STD. Any open areas or wounds make transfer of a STD very easy.
But to put your mind at ease, if you have not had any sexual contact, intercourse or had anyone with lesions from a STD touching your vaginal area, (in the last 4 weeks) you likely don't have a STD. Can you tell me what made you think you had a STD? Is there more to this question that you have not explained?
If you wish, you can message me directly by placing your mouse arrow over my username and selecting send message. I can answer any of your questions in a private way if you do not wish to post openly.
If you do not wish to send me a message, I hope that I have provided you enough information based on the information you posted.
Just going from your question, and if your post information is all the details that occurred - you DO NOT have a STD.
The only other thing I can surmise from your post without knowing is, you are asking if you might have a STD because you are itching. Here is what you need to know about contracting a STD. Incubation of some STD's can take anywhere from 2-20 days. If you have been with someone within that time period (sexually), and you are noticing a lot of itching, burning when you urinate, any bumps or lesions, swelling in the vaginal area, redness etc. then you might want to see your doctor and get tested for STD's. This is the only way to definitively know if you have one. Itching alone doesn't mean you have one, but without having a doctor test you, you can't rule it out.
I am sorry that the answer is so general, but I need more information to provide you with a better answer. And ultimately, the BEST answer would be obtained from your doctor.
In addition to anything I have mentioned, please keep in mind, that while I or others may have extensive knowledge in many areas, you should always seek professional medical advice from your own physician, as it pertains to medical conditions or concerns.
Good luck, and if you have any other questions that I can help you with, please feel free to message me directly.
Sincerely,
Sandi (Dragon1973)
MedHelp Genetics Community Leader;
Children - Special Needs Community Leader;
Down syndrome Community Leader & Ds Group Forum Founder/Moderator
Welcome to MedHelp!
I am wondering what would make you think you have an STD. Wearing a tampon wont cause you to get a STD unless someone else handled it or used it first. (I know that sounds strange but the point is, if someone who has a STD infection that is currently in an outbreak such as a Herpes infection that has a outbreak on their skin or fingers, and handled your tampon, this would be a way to spread it.) Now seeing as how that is probably an unlikely situation, your itching was likely caused by the string which probably irritated your genital area.
The concern I have, is you said you have cuts IN your vagina. Your vagina is the inner area of where your tampon is inserted. Are you saying that the cuts you have are inside or outside on the surface area of your vaginal area - your labia. And even if there are cuts in either location, the only way it would be a STD is if you have sexual contact with someone who has a STD.
Now, while you have open cuts in the vaginal area, you are very susceptible to becoming infected with a STD if you have any sexual contact with someone who has a STD. Any open areas or wounds make transfer of a STD very easy.
But to put your mind at ease, if you have not had any sexual contact, intercourse or had anyone with lesions from a STD touching your vaginal area, (in the last 4 weeks) you likely don't have a STD. Can you tell me what made you think you had a STD? Is there more to this question that you have not explained?
If you wish, you can message me directly by placing your mouse arrow over my username and selecting send message. I can answer any of your questions in a private way if you do not wish to post openly.
If you do not wish to send me a message, I hope that I have provided you enough information based on the information you posted.
Just going from your question, and if your post information is all the details that occurred - you DO NOT have a STD.
The only other thing I can surmise from your post without knowing is, you are asking if you might have a STD because you are itching. Here is what you need to know about contracting a STD. Incubation of some STD's can take anywhere from 2-20 days. If you have been with someone within that time period (sexually), and you are noticing a lot of itching, burning when you urinate, any bumps or lesions, swelling in the vaginal area, redness etc. then you might want to see your doctor and get tested for STD's. This is the only way to definitively know if you have one. Itching alone doesn't mean you have one, but without having a doctor test you, you can't rule it out.
I am sorry that the answer is so general, but I need more information to provide you with a better answer. And ultimately, the BEST answer would be obtained from your doctor.
In addition to anything I have mentioned, please keep in mind, that while I or others may have extensive knowledge in many areas, you should always seek professional medical advice from your own physician, as it pertains to medical conditions or concerns.
Good luck, and if you have any other questions that I can help you with, please feel free to message me directly.
Sincerely,
Sandi (Dragon1973)
MedHelp Genetics Community Leader;
Children - Special Needs Community Leader;
Down syndrome Community Leader & Ds Group Forum Founder/Moderator
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