Register to join our community
|
|
Question:
Hello. I am a 21 yr. old female. I have only had one sexual partner my whole life, and he has only been with me also (at least he has if he isnt lying). We have been monogamously having sexual intercourse for over a year now. I would say 90% of the time we use a condom but sometimes we don't. I have Herpes in my blood, I get breakouts on my mouth and sometimes in my nose when I am very sick or under lots of stress. Today I noticed a very small pinkish bump on the inside of my vaginal lip. It only hurts if I press on it really hard, but I am scared it may be herpes. We have both been tested for HPV and HIV. I thought the herpes I had only affected you on the mouth and nose. I havent had an outbreak in about 6 months, maybe more. I dont know what to do. I have prescription Acyclovir for my mouth herpes. Would it work to get rid of this bump? Please help, I dont want to infect my fiance, and I dont want to worry if this could just be a rash or ingrown hair or heat bump. PLEASE HELP! Thanks
|
Answer:
by Yvonne Fulbright: (06/21/2004)
The bump you describe could be any number of things - an ingrown hair, a pimple, or a herpes sore. When it comes to viral infections, many people can be carriers, but never display any symptoms. Likewise, a virus, like oral herpes, can be transmitted even when inactive. Therefore, a possible scenario, if this is a herpes sore, is that your boyfriend is a carrier for oral herpes and passed the virus "back" to you during oral sex, resulting in a genital herpes infection. The best way to determine what kind of bump this is is to have it examined by a physician. If this is a herpes infection, you could apply Acyclovir, though it would probably be a better idea to wait for a doctor's diagnosis.
As far as using protection in a relationship... unfortunately any person infected with either type of herpes strain always has to be weary of infecting a partner. Practicing abstinence during an infection's "flare ups" definitely prevents transmission. During inactive times, it's really a catch-20 as far as transmission - unlikely, but possible. A condom can provide some protection against transmission.
Thank you for visiting the Sexual Health Network.
Yvonne K. Fulbright, MS.Ed. Reviewed by Sexual Health Editorial Team
|
This question appears in the following topics:
|
|
|
|
