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What Causes Open Sore On Vagina After Unprotected Sex?

I had unprotected sex with a guy on the 4th of july.. i just noticed a sore on my vagina that looked like a gelish scab yesterday. it washed off in the shower and scabbed over, since then i have noticed an open sore on the frenulum of labium and one more on my labium majus they are painful but it does not burn when i pee, i do not have any head aches or muscle aches, i feel tired only because i work out twice a day. i also started my period yesterday. i felt like i was having a yeast infection about a week ago then the symtoms started to go away. now i just have a total of what looks like 4 open sores. i am worried that it is herpes but from what i read the symptoms were i dont have any of them. no fever or flu like symptoms either, however they are just open sores that hurt, only when i shower and washed with anti bacterial soap it burned, is there any reason why i should be worried? the sores are not close together like a cluster either.
Fri, 30 Nov 2018
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Hello,

Genital sores after a history of unprotected intercourse is concerning for Genital Herpes.

Vaginal examination alone can confirm the diagnosis. If not vaginal swab microscopy, Tzanck smear testing may be needed.

Treatment is with anti-viral like Valacyclovir. Use a condom to prevent transmission.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Open Sore On Vagina After Unprotected Sex?

Hello, Genital sores after a history of unprotected intercourse is concerning for Genital Herpes. Vaginal examination alone can confirm the diagnosis. If not vaginal swab microscopy, Tzanck smear testing may be needed. Treatment is with anti-viral like Valacyclovir. Use a condom to prevent transmission. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician