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Do I have genital herpes or something else?

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eve75224
eve75224

I began to notice some small blisters on my vagina after having unprotected sex about 4 days. Firstly, I felt uncomfortable in the genitals, a sensation of tingling and burning occurred. Then, small blisters began appearing after one day of first feelings. These blisters are painful and burning, I also feel a little burning while urination. Is it herpes or something else. What should I do now?

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  • shevon1412
    shevon1412 eve75224

    Posted

    Your symptoms sound like herpes. The important thing you need to do right now is getting tested. Don't panic if you're diagnosed with genital herpes

    • eve75224
      eve75224 shevon1412

      Posted

      thank you so much, I searched my symptoms on the internet and these could be herpes. I got tested yesterday and am waiting for results

  • jenifer13
    jenifer13 eve75224

    Posted

    It could be genital herpes, but you still need to get tested for sure. A swab test may tell if you have this virus. It's better if you ask your sexual partner to get herpes tested, too. Maybe, he gave you this virus, or you could spread this virus to him. Getting tests and receiving treatment soon can help you to get rid of this infection fast. Ask your doctor about antiviral medications, such as acyclovir, valtrex, or prosurx. These treatments can help to ease your symptoms and prevent this virus from coming back.

    • eve75224
      eve75224 jenifer13

      Posted

      thank you for your reply, both of us got tested already and are waiting for results. It's terrible if I'm diagnosed with herpes.

  • sbbu15
    sbbu15 eve75224

    Posted

    Your symptoms are typical of genital herpes. Go to the doctor and get the lesions swabbed and cultured ASAP.

  • Monkey00363
    Monkey00363 eve75224

    Posted

    This does sound like herpes, but like shevon1412 says, don't freak out when you get tested.

    • eve75224
      eve75224 Monkey00363

      Posted

      though I know every sexually active person has an equal chance of getting STD, it's terrible if I also get herpes because there's no cure for it. Treatments only help reduce the number of herpes outbreaks, not help me to completely get rid of it.

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