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Could this be Genital Herpes?

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karen_27540
karen_27540

My last sexual encounter was around about 6 weeks ago, and I have just now experienced symptoms of what I think may be genital herpes. I have experienced the typical flu-like symptoms, but I also have a sore throat and congestion so I may just be sick. I noticed bumps on my labia that are small and white, so I am wondering if they are herpes sores or Fordyce spots, because there are so many of them. In regards to HSV-1, I have had cold sores my whole life, typically 2 per year. I have read that it is uncommon to get HSV-1genitally if you already have it orally, due to built up immunity, so does this mean that it could be HSV-2? I have attached pictures of my condition. 

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  • haz83342
    haz83342 karen_27540

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    Are they painful or itchy??
    • karen_27540
      karen_27540 haz83342

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      Every now and then I’ll have an itch and slight soreness, but I believe that is due to my period 
    • haz83342
      haz83342 karen_27540

      Posted

      I think if it is herpes it must be very itchy or painful coz it looks like being not a mild infection. 

      See a dr. Pls

  • j42508
    j42508 karen_27540

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    Hi Karen, by the looks of it it does not look like typical herpes sores which are normally ulcer sores which open and fluid leaks from, they then turn into scabs. 

    I wouldn't say it looks like herpes but to be sure you should go to the doctors to get a culture swab which is the most accurate test. If not you can get a igg test done in 6 weeks time. 

    Good luck x

    • ellie58467
      ellie58467 j42508

      Posted

      i have the same thing omg i thought it was a std

  • trisha31032
    trisha31032 karen_27540

    Posted

    Hi there! did you ever figure out what this was? I have something very similar going on at the moment.

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