i am with my partner for 3 years, recently I had sores in my vagina, the doctor says herpes, he dosen't why?
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fisrt i have to ask u one thing ...are u both u and ur partner were virgin efore u become together??????in fcat herpes virus never left ur body if u once have it...it doesnt matter how....of course it is one of the STDs but u dont have to have any new relation to have it.....if one of u before had it it will always be in ur body...of course it will become fine without any lesion or sores but the virus will live in ur body and there is no way to damage it completly ....and the main reason of vagina's sores is herpes...my advise to u is if u and ur partner were not virgin at first then maybe one of u have it from past and if both were virgin then one maybe cheat the other one.....
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It's a possibility but the only way to know exactly what is going on is to see your doctor for an exam and testing. It would also be wise if you are sexually active to have your partner use a condom.
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More than 50% of people have cold sores (oral herpes, not genital).  For most people they go away and either never resurface, or resurface rarely (often when you are sick, or under stress, or sometimes it's exacerbated by sunlight or caffeine or other triggers).  When you have a breakout, or the tingling feeling that one is coming, don't kiss and don't g!ve 0ral sex (or use protection).  You are unlikely to transmit it except during or right before a breakout.  And if he does catch oral herpes on his lips, it's really no big deal.  For all you know he got it years ago and doesn't even remember, and you've just never seen him have a breakout.  And if you happen to have a lot of breakouts, you can take a breakout suppressant medication like Valtrex.  There are plenty of herpes websites on the net with more info.  Happy kissing!
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Yes it is possible that they could have herpes for decades and you would not get it. \n\nGenerally herpes only spreads when there is an outbreak, but it can also spread when an outbreak is going to occur (a tingling itchy feeling where the sore is going to appear).\n\nThe previous poster was wrong when they mentioned you need not worry about oral herpes. Oral herpes can spread to the genitals, and vice versa, during oral sex. \n\nThere is nothing that you need to be fearful about as long as you guys are careful when you touch in those areas. \n\nAnd really, you'd be surprised how many people have herpes anyhow. It really is not big deal in certain countries, as it is so widespread. And hey, it's just a cold sore and a slight decrease in immune functions...it could be way worse. \n\nMy last gf had it and we were together for years with no problems. If you honestly love this person, this really shouldn't be an issue at all. Hell, even if you just want to shack up with them for awhile it shouldn't be an issue hehe.
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YOU need to get tested, now and in 6 months, and give all his information at the clinic when they ask you about your past partners, the health department and the CDC will take it from there.\nYou look out for YOU!
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Sorry to hear that and I know how uncomfortable they can be. My best guesses are: Are you taking antibiotics such as tetracycline? They've been known to cause infections like this. Also, it may be an allergic reaction to your undergarments (I like cotton for this reason) and/or pantyhose. It could be from tight clothing rubbing, feminine hygiene products or perhaps an overly vigorous sex life. The other thing it might be is some sort of imflammation due to an infection such as candidiasis or cervicitis (especially if there's itching). In any case, since you are experiencing these regularly (you don't say how often though) a trip to your doctor is in order. This is a fairly common type of situation and your doctor will know best how to treat it. I've found some relief with taking acidophilis tablets, but you really need to see your doctor to rule anything serious out since there's a good chance it won't go away on its own and will keep recurring. \nI wish you well.
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Genital herpes are easy to spot; they are open red sores. Do you recall ever seeing them on him? It is slightly more difficult for men to contract GH than women since the herpes virus thrives on warm damp areas (i.e. the vagina or mouth), so even if he did cheat on you with a woman with GH, it would be possible for him not to contract the virus. Although this is not as likely, but not impossible either, if he has an oral strain of the herpes virus and might have "gone down" on you while he had a cold sore, that strain could have mutated into the HSV-2 or HSV-1 type (genital herpes).
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You don't have "herpes" in the STD sort of sense...\n\nThere are many types of herpes--Simplex 1,  Simplex 2, chicken pox, and shingles.  It is a virus that always stays with you...it is not a bacteria.\n\nOral Herpes--which most humans have--is simplex 1.  The cold sore or fever blister comes out during stress or colds--i.e. fever blister or cold sore.  The virus becomes active during stress or colds because your resistance is down at that time.\n\nGenital Herpes--Simplex 2--causes sores on the genitals.\n\nChicken Pox-Most people get this at some point in their life.\nShingles--causes pain in an area around nerves--older people tend to get this.\n\nI don't know of any other way to get a fever blister other than having simplex 1 or 2.  However, the virus that causes oral herpes is very common, almost everyone has it and in many people it does not show up very often.  In some people it shows up as a canker sore on the inside of the mouth...so people don't ever see it just feel that they ate too many crunchy chips or something.\n\nJust don't pick at it or touch your genitals after touching your mouth--oral herpes in rare instances can be transferred to the genital area.
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as a person with herpes (unfortunately) i should know that it is possible to have it and yor g/f cannot. you could have had it for a period of time until something triggered it. Stress, anxiety, a cold anything. the best thing to do is when you have an outbreak DO NOT HAVE SEX. this will decrease the chance of her catching it. granted it is not easy to tell someone that you have that but if the person cares abotu you they will understand. go onto websites to give yourself better knowledge about it. hey if you have any questions feel free to ask them. dont be afraid to ask, that is the only way to find things out!! it isnt that much easier for a woman to see than a man. it all depends on how u handle certain situations. my stress may cause me to outbreak more than your or vice versa. \n\nloveless816@yahoo.com if you need to ask anything.\n\n\nP.S. it can lay dormant in ANYONE, not just women
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One of the previous persons that posted was somewhat correct.  \n\nCold sores are believed to be caused by Herpes simplex 1 (HSV 1)and Genital herpes is believed to be caused by Herpes simplex 2 (HSV 2)-- however, both HSV 1 and HSV 2 can cause herpes lesions on both the lips or genitals.  \n\n This can occur in oral-genital contact with a person with an active lesion (which is visible) or a person who is about to get a lesion--which is sometimes impossible to tell.  \n\nAlso remember,  if a person with cold sore touch their genitals without properly washing their hands they can transmit the virus to the genital area.\n\n(Another reason to wash hands!!!)\n\nYep--genital to oral 'activity' can cause sexually transmission of diseases.\n\nBe informed to stay healthy!!!!
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It is definitely possible that he gave it to you. Also, you don't have an outbreak of HPV, you have outbreaks of the herpes virus. You can get genital warts from HPV but it is not considered an outbreak. People can have HPV for years and never show any signs or symptoms. I have had HPV for about 5 years now. After a year of having it I developed cervical cancer and about 6 months ago I got genital warts. So it can take months, if not years to develop any symptoms. HPV is a virus, it will stay with you the rest of your life. The only thing you can do is treat the symptoms, but you will always have the virus.\n\nMen usually show no symptoms of having the STD and spread it very easily to women. There is no test currently for men to detect the virus, usually men find out they have it is by developing genital warts, hand or feet warts. So for him to try and sue you for it is not going to work. There is no way for him to prove you gave it to him or a women from a previous relationship he was in.
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Generally, a person can only get HSV-2 infection during sexual contact with someone who has a genital HSV-2 infection. Transmission can occur from an infected partner who does not have a visible sore and may not know that he or she is infected.\n\nHSV-1 can cause genital herpes, but it more commonly causes infections of the mouth and lips, so-called "fever blisters." HSV-1 infection of the genitals can be caused by oral-genital or genital-genital contact with a person who has HSV-1 infection. Genital HSV-1 outbreaks recur less regularly than genital HSV-2 outbreaks.
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Thats good to know. I was never tested for Herpes and then had a outbreak at the age of 28, married for 4 years with 2 kids.\nI never knew.
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You are smart. Make sure he is tested for Hepatitis, not just HIV. I would request HSV and VDRL serologies also. These would rule out syphillis and herpes. Repeat these in 3 and 6 months after as well and use condoms.\n\nConsider his willingness to do the testing and allay your fears as a sign that he is committed to the relationship and respects you.
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Have you been tested for herpes simplex virus? They sound suspiciously like cold sores.\n\nI know it sounds obvious, but it's all I can think of.
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I am a urologist and I know exactly what this is. Your symptoms come from two std's.  You have genital herpes and gonorrhea. Even if you have had "protected" sex that does not 100% guarantee you against sexually transmitted diseases.  See a doctor immediately, the gonnorrhea can be cured but genital herpes lasts a lifetime, although there are treatments to help with the irritability.
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you have a vaginal infection, not disease, you need to go to the doctor and get treated for that, because every time you have sex it will get worst