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Is this herpes?

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ayertiam
ayertiam

I gave birth 6 weeks ago. I had a tear down below which was healing fine then suddenly all this appeared!

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  • PureStubborn91
    PureStubborn91 ayertiam

    Posted

    It doesn't look like herpes, go and get checked, could just be some sort of reaction.
    • ayertiam
      ayertiam PureStubborn91

      Posted

      That's reassuring thank you!!

      I've had a swab done yesterday and the nurse said she hadn't seen anything like it! :-/

      The only thing I can think is my maternity pads have changed and now are scented

  • cartercali
    cartercali ayertiam

    Posted

    Ooh yeah . I see the little bumps . Don't automatically assume it's herpes it could be some sort of break out especially since you just had a baby not too long ago...,

    You defintely need to go to the doctor and have them do a swab test . That's the most common way

    Don't let them say "it looks like" tell them that you want a certainty of what you have and to give you a swab ..

    Are you in any pain ?

    • ayertiam
      ayertiam cartercali

      Posted

      Slight discomfort - tingling sensation.

      I had a swab done yesterday - I'm hoping it's nothing serious and just something I've had a reaction too or to do with pregnancy.

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