Is it all in my head? (herpes or yeast?)

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Registered: 12-27-2007
Is it all in my head? (herpes or yeast?)
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Mon, 07-07-2008 - 2:10pm

I found out I have Herpes about 7 months ago. The Dr. said it was from oral sex from my husband.


I have been having kind of stabbing pains down there in places and mild itching. The itching doesn't last it just comes and goes. I've not had any discharge or weird smell. Also their has been no outbreaks.


I've only had the one outbreak so I dont really know what to look for. Or if this is a yeast infection? This started about 4 days ago.


Does this sound like an outbreak for those of you that know? Or a yeast infection?

Macee
Macee
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Registered: 07-26-2006
Wed, 07-09-2008 - 8:56pm

Hi there,

It doesn't sound like a yeast infection to me, since you haven't seen any discharge, or noticed any yeast-like smell. It could be the start of an outbreak, or it could be an ingrown hair. I think you really need to educate yourself better on herpes so you know what to look for. And see your doctor about it.

Until you know 100% what it is, I suggest avoiding sex with your husband.

Here's a couple of links on genital herpes, so you can learn what to look for.

http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/genital-herpes-women.html

http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/genital-herpes.html