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Help with my Vagina
so me and my boyfriend had sex. and i know its not some std cause he was a virgin and he was too when we lost it to each other we been dating for a lot time and we have sex every now and then. but latly i notice i have these bumps by my vagina opening its hurts. my lips are swollen and everything is red. sometimes my vagina itches and sometimes the bumps do but i cant have anything toching it cuse it bothers it like my underwear bothering it. and really hurts.could it be a rash? what to do?
Hello Qwerty1661,
I don't mean to sound indelicate, but just because your boyfriend was a virgin, doesn't mean that you can't get a STD. There are many gynacological health issues that can be transmitted that do not rely on someone being a virgin or a STD.
STD's can be transmitted orally, from having a cold sore on the mouth area (which is called herpes simplex virus) and passing it / transmitting it to the other partner during oral sex, or kissing. The Herpes Simplex Virus has two different types, (type 1 and type 2) and either can be in either location (mouth or genitals). There are also other areas which can become infected, such as the fingers, eyes or other areas on the body. And transmission can ocurr from anyone of these places. It is also important to note that incubation (the period from when you first become infected to the time that you have an outbreak) is from 2 to 20 days.
It was important for me to describe this to you, because you have precluded yourself from having a STD, when in fact you can certainly have one, regardless of whether he is a virgin. And, I always strongly advise people to remember that despite someone telling you they are a virgin, doesn't necessarily mean they are. You would not be the first woman to be told that thier boyfirend was a virgin to later discover that he was not. So please, even if it is not likely a STD, which without testing you will not know for certain, please research this kind of information before excluding yourself from the possibility.
The other possibilities are, a yeast infection, bacterial infection, or skin rash. Treatment for each of these concerns are different. I am concerned for you, because if it is a STD or even a yeast infection which (both have similar symptoms - which you are describing) and both are extremely common - you need to be treated. If it is herpes, without treatment it will clear up, but you can not cure it. It will resolve but lay dormant until the next outbreak. Treatment will speed up recovery, and there are treatments available that can limit or prevent more outbreaks then if you are not treated. If it is a yeast infection, the concern there without treatment is that it will not resolve, and it can get worse, and also affect your partner. Yeast infections are known to cause sterility in males, so I would definitely seek a doctors advice and treatment for what ever your situation is. Even if it isn't a STD, which if I were you, I would want to rule out no matter what.
Please also note, if it is one of a few certain medical issues (ie. STD, and even yeast infections) they can be transmitted. While a yeast infection is not a STD, it can still be passed on to the other partner, and they may have to be treated.
Please do not avoid your doctor when it comes to your reproductive health. Avoidance now can lead to complications in the future, so please go. Your health is not worth the risk, and also - if it turns out to be just a simple rash, then you can say at least you took your health seriously enough to get it checked. Why put yourself in jeopardy?
If I can help you with symptoms, (because there are other symptoms involved with certain gynaecological issues) please message me, hopefully I can help, and maybe provide you with a better idea of what you might be facing, before you go to 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
I don't mean to sound indelicate, but just because your boyfriend was a virgin, doesn't mean that you can't get a STD. There are many gynacological health issues that can be transmitted that do not rely on someone being a virgin or a STD.
STD's can be transmitted orally, from having a cold sore on the mouth area (which is called herpes simplex virus) and passing it / transmitting it to the other partner during oral sex, or kissing. The Herpes Simplex Virus has two different types, (type 1 and type 2) and either can be in either location (mouth or genitals). There are also other areas which can become infected, such as the fingers, eyes or other areas on the body. And transmission can ocurr from anyone of these places. It is also important to note that incubation (the period from when you first become infected to the time that you have an outbreak) is from 2 to 20 days.
It was important for me to describe this to you, because you have precluded yourself from having a STD, when in fact you can certainly have one, regardless of whether he is a virgin. And, I always strongly advise people to remember that despite someone telling you they are a virgin, doesn't necessarily mean they are. You would not be the first woman to be told that thier boyfirend was a virgin to later discover that he was not. So please, even if it is not likely a STD, which without testing you will not know for certain, please research this kind of information before excluding yourself from the possibility.
The other possibilities are, a yeast infection, bacterial infection, or skin rash. Treatment for each of these concerns are different. I am concerned for you, because if it is a STD or even a yeast infection which (both have similar symptoms - which you are describing) and both are extremely common - you need to be treated. If it is herpes, without treatment it will clear up, but you can not cure it. It will resolve but lay dormant until the next outbreak. Treatment will speed up recovery, and there are treatments available that can limit or prevent more outbreaks then if you are not treated. If it is a yeast infection, the concern there without treatment is that it will not resolve, and it can get worse, and also affect your partner. Yeast infections are known to cause sterility in males, so I would definitely seek a doctors advice and treatment for what ever your situation is. Even if it isn't a STD, which if I were you, I would want to rule out no matter what.
Please also note, if it is one of a few certain medical issues (ie. STD, and even yeast infections) they can be transmitted. While a yeast infection is not a STD, it can still be passed on to the other partner, and they may have to be treated.
Please do not avoid your doctor when it comes to your reproductive health. Avoidance now can lead to complications in the future, so please go. Your health is not worth the risk, and also - if it turns out to be just a simple rash, then you can say at least you took your health seriously enough to get it checked. Why put yourself in jeopardy?
If I can help you with symptoms, (because there are other symptoms involved with certain gynaecological issues) please message me, hopefully I can help, and maybe provide you with a better idea of what you might be facing, before you go to 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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