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I am scared I have herpes after an SA

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loz21793
loz21793

Three months ago I was raped. I did go for a rape kit the next day, and they said they would test for the most common STI's/STD's (I'm not 100% sure if herpes was included in that) they never got back to me so I assumed I was safe. About 3 weeks after it first happened, my genital area was itchy and there were slight lumps. But went away within a week so I assumed it was nothing (I know this was incredibly stupid). Now 3 months later it seems to be back but whereas before there were just plain lumps for about a week or so, now they are more like warts, slightly orangish in colour and look like they have pus in them. I had sex the other day with my partner before I noticed these symptoms, and after my vagina stung a little and it hurt when I peed. My discharge is also kind of chunky, or like cottage cheese (similar to a yeast infection). Sorry for all the gross details and gross photo. I'm just hoping someone can help me out. 

 

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  • sarah41638
    sarah41638 loz21793

    Posted

    I’m sorry to hear about what happened to you. Honestly the best thing you can do is go have a swab test done when you have an outbreak. Your bumps look very similar to mine. They are clusters of small bumps filled with clear liquid, they itch, then pop, then hurt then scab and go away. Usually happens in a few days. I also noticed my initial outbreak my lymph node in my groin area became very swollen and painful, almost golf ball sized. Immediately after that I had my first outbreak but it took about a few months before they looked like small sores.
  • mark50520
    mark50520 loz21793

    Posted

    Hi Loz

    I would agree with Sarah's remarks. It does look like Herpes but you cant be certain just from looking. Get the swab done without delay. It's only reliable for the first 2-3 days of the outbreak, after that you can get false negative results

  • haz83342
    haz83342 loz21793

    Posted

    Unfortunately it looks to be herpes. Get swabbed before it disappears. 
  • gina003
    gina003 loz21793

    Posted

    Hello, 

    I am sorry to hear what happened. I actually am going through the same thing. I was raped a year ago and notice recently that something is off.. did you ever get results? Its a crappy situation we are in, I wish you the best. 

  • gina003
    gina003 loz21793

    Posted

    Hello, 

    I am sorry to hear what happened. I actually am going through the same thing. I was raped a year ago and notice recently that something is off.. did you ever get results? Its a crappy situation we are in, I wish you the best. 

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