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I'm so sorry hun but from the pictures it looks like herpes especially the cluster of blisters that looked like they're crusting over right now have you had any other symptoms? I would call your gyno asap and make a appt as soon as possible and keep these pictures as well to show your doctor when you go. Im hopping the best for you.

Thanks. I am just so confused because I have never had any outbreaks or anything like this before. It started with intense itching in my perineum area to the point where I went online to buy natural remedies for hemorrhoids because I thought that must have been the issue. I've felt really tired. A few days after the blisters appeared my throat started hurting and I got a runny nose. I also got my period this week too. I'm so worried that I could have done something to harm my baby. I had std panels throughout pregnancy and before but I don't think they've ever included herpes. I have always been to the doctor regularly so there has never been any signs. My husband and I haven't had oral sex in months and we've used condoms since I've had the baby. He did ask me to order him this talc free powder for his balls and occasionally has itching bouts. I wonder if it's possible that he's had herpes but doesn't have lesions anymore and just itching. idk. my mind is spinning. I'll be going to urgent care today because I can't take this any longer.

Mhm sounds like you were having cold like symptoms which usually goes along with a typical herpes outbreak usually it's flu like symptoms but maybe you just weren't having it so intense? Also from friends and from other people's stories I have read saying that usually all those hormones from pregnancy and afterwards can cause an outbreak I am thinking you probably got it from him and he just hasn't had any outbreaks because that can definitely happen. And for getting test done regularly they don't test for herpes (HSV) on regular STD pannels you have to ask for them or tell your gyno or primary Doctor your concerns of maybe being infected and they can take a culture (a swab from the blisters) and take blood. The best test to get right now since you have lesions is to do the swab but I would ask for a blood test as well sometimes it will say negative if your newly infected so get re tested again in another 6 months! And I'm sure your baby is fine girly! Try not to worry so much trust me I completely understand but worrying to much will make you lose your mind just hope for the best and get seen soon as possible okay? Trust me getting seen and tested will make you feel better. If anything it could be contact dermatitis or maybe something else let me know what they say! ❤

Thanks for all your help. I was seen at urgent care today and they took a swab. The NP said it's likely herpes and gave me an antiviral in the meantime. I go to see my regular OB in May. My husband is being really cool about it to the point of near indifference. I'm glad he's not upset but part of me thinks this isn't a surprise to him. I mean, either way we're married and I possibly have herpes. I do feel better being seen. I'd certainly be happy if it turns out to be something else other than herpes but I've accepted that probably won't be the case. Do you have any recommendations on forums or website for herpes?

Of course! I'm so glad I could help and in the meantime take the antivirals and see if they help. And that's good his being supportive but have you asked him if maybe he's been in contact before? It can take years sometimes but you said you guys have been together for six years and recently started using condoms after baby. Herpes is a very tricky virus, sometimes it's hard to get a pin point of when one is newly infected. And I know there is one on here, reddit, and pinktent. There is this women doctor who has studied hsv half her career and has dedicated her work to finding more about hsv but I sadly cannot remember her name she has her own website where she answers questions and sometimes to just you personally if I do come across it again I will defiantly send her name to you. Also there are people with youtube channels that have hsv you should check out I know that will be helpful as well!

I didn't ask him directly if he has had contact before but I did ask him if he's ever had any blisters or lesions or anything suspicious and he said no. He didn't seem worried about himself and didn't mention getting tested. He also mentioned he's not sure if he's ever had an STD panel. He thinks he had one in his mid 20s. Before I started dating him, he had an issue with swollen lymph nodes and he had imaging and testing done and they couldn't figure out what it was. I remember him getting flu like symptoms a little over a year ago that only lasted for like 3 days and shortly after that I got pregnant. I don't necessarily think he cheated on me or anything but I'm just thinking back on things. Idk, I guess at this point, if I have it, it doesn't matter if I got it from my first partner, any other in between or my husband because there's no way to really tell. Thanks for the tips. I am definitely going to immerse myself in learning about this. I don't want to inadvertently infect anyone or make things more painful for myself.

The culture swab came back negative but I'm not convinced. Some sores were healing and some were still active. I'm going to get a blood test when I see my OBGYN in May. I don't really feel at ease lol. I just feel like it must be a mistake.

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Like I said it's best to get a swab when you first show physical lesions/symptoms but there are cases where people are infected but test show negative. Get a blood test ask them to do an Igg hsv test and also in six months do another blood test and you'll know for sure. I hope your doing ok!