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Friction blister? (photo included)

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chloe_09285
chloe_09285

So, I had a doctor's appointment yesterday that included a pelvic exam- it resulted in diagnosing a yeast infection, but there were no blisters whatsoever. I went cycling that afternoon, which was starting to hurt near the end. This morning, I woke up and discovered a single blister in the area that feels slightly bruised from cycling. I'm assuming this is just a friction blister from the bike seat? I have no history of herpes, and neither does my boyfriend as far as he is aware (no cold sores, etc). We always use condoms, and the last time he gave me oral sex would have been around a few weeks ago IF there was any chance he was wrong about not having a history, which is doubtful as he has had way more doctor's appointments than me! 

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    Guest chloe_09285

    Posted

    If you were fine when you started cycling, then it started hurting towards the end, it probably is a friction blister.
    • david911
      david911 Guest

      Posted

      I totally agree with you on that, Adam.
  • Guest
    Guest chloe_09285

    Posted

    Chloe - It does not look like classic herpes or hpv. Based on your story, I would believe that this is likely related to trauma from cycling. If it does not clear up in a few days then I would head back to your primary care physician immediately.
    • chloe_09285
      chloe_09285 Guest

      Posted

      It's already become significantly smaller and less red, so it was definitely just a blister from the bike 😊

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