
What Causes Reddish Bumps On The Clitoris?

You can be tested for Herpes in 4-6 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
First of all, I want to point out that the red bumps you are noticing on your clitoris and labor minora can be just due to irritation. You could be irritated from the sexual contact, or, from your bacterial vaginosis, or- if you are using a vaginal gel to treat it- the gel may also be causing irritation.
It is true that you also may have the early symptoms of herpes, but most likely you would be much sicker and in pain, as a primary (first) episode of herpes also causes fever, burning with urination, and more lesions continue to appear and get worse.
So I do think it is unlikely that your symptoms are due to a herpes infection, but both you and your partner can be tested by blood. The blood test for herpes will be positive in 3-6 weeks after exposure, and of your partner is tested, you would be able to know if he is a carrier.
20 percent of sexually active adults have herpes, but only about 10 percent know they have it because they attribute the symptoms to something else, like an ingrown hair or a shaving rash. Also oral herpes can be transmitted to the vulva via oral sex. 80 percent of adults have had a cold sore at least once in their life, which is caused by Herpes type 1.
So I think the most likely thing is that you do not have herpes, but you could be tested in a few weeks to know your status. I know this may not immediately ease your peace of mind, but it will take time to make an accurate diagnosis.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that this information was reassuring. If you need anything further, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown


I agree with the other doctors opinions, and you tested negative
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
I do agree with the other doctors opinions that if you tested negative, if you contracted heroes now you would be very sick... As I said, likely with fever and terrible pain. Many women have such pain with urination that they have to squirt water over themselves while urinating, and some are even hospitalized for urinary retention.
Regardless of how many opinions you may get, you need to cope with the fact that you will not be able to get a definite answer until you can be retested. Constantly examining your labia will not help making an absolute diagnosis. I agree with your physician who prescribed Xanax, as I do believe no further physician's opinions will be able to reassure you unless you try to calm down, as there is nothing anyone can do at this point to make an absolute diagnosis.
So again, I agree with the other physicians who have advised you, as your symptoms are not consistent with a primary herpes infection.
I hope you are able to be reassured at this point about your situation, and really try to be patient and see how you feel after a few days of not touching the affected area.
I do hope you feel better soon.
Sincerely,
Dr. Brown


Thank you and I am glad you feel better!
Detailed Answer:
I am glad that you were able to get an accurate diagnosis and that you're feeling better! Thank you again for using my services and healthcaremagic.com and if you need a second opinion or have any other questions that come up, feel free to contact me.
Warm regards,
Dr. Brown

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