Herpes Question 101?

Does herpes happen on the SKIN around the vagina (labia majora) or actually on the vaginaitself? This is a question b/c i recently went for a check up and my doctor took a sample of whatever they do for a pap smear, and 5 minutes later said I had NO dieseases present, when he looked in the microscope. And my (gyno) said that I was fine. But I am showing all these symptoms such as irritation, bumps *not present on the vagina, but the surrounding skin", and reoccuring infections. I also get sores around my mouth as well. The thing is I havent had any sexual contact, and I have two doctors I visit and they have both taken blood samples and examined them, only to find that I dont have herpes,aids, gon, or cly!??? They both told me to STOP SHAVING the area, b/c they appear to be razor bumps. Well, it's frustrating, so I havent been back to the doctor in a couple of months, and I havent shaved/bikini wax like they told me, but IT"s BACK. Now what the hell else could it be?

*How does this explain the bumps around the lips! Cold sores?

Both doctors, from different facilities told me to stop "waxing, shaving, or trimming that area" which i do b/c i get some hair around the mouth/lips too!

Okay well first off, doctors can test you but any doctor will also tell you that it is easier to find out if you have something if there is actual visual symptoms. You blood test can come back normal but that doesn't always mean that. Your best bet is to go to the doctor when you get a sore. Because if you have something for them to look at they can actual break one open and swab what is inside and then they can test that, and you are more likely to get an accurate result. Your best bet at this point since you see shaving isn't making it go away, continue to shave. Because if you continue to shave it will be easier for it to be seen and then once you see something set up a doctors appointment asap. And yes they can be on the lips of the vagina, they can actual spread to your bottom and your upper thighs if it is genital herpes. As for you mouth, chances are that is what it is, cold sores are a form of herpes, but as far as that form of herpes, a lot of adults have that form of herpes and just never show symptoms and some adults do show symptoms. But go see a doctor when you are having symptoms, because then they can get a more accurate test result, from the actual sore. Good Luck!

That sounds like it might be herpes. I have it and mine showed up more towards the back, but you can get them anywhere in that area. I could not believe I had it, but since that time they havent come back and the doctor gave me some valtrex in case I needed it.

I don't know, if the doctors don't know then how are we suppose to know, Could be other types of infections not necesarily an STD, could be a skin condition, try going to a dermotologist, see what he can tell you.

Herpes can occur around, on, and even inside your vagina.

You can test negative and still have herpes. Go have another test.

It is possible that it is something else. Have you been tested for HPV? It is the most common, probably the most dangerous viral STD in the US today.

Take a cycle of antibiotics to clear up any bacterial infections.
Take an antiviral to clear up any viral infections.
One medicine will not work on both.

And for God's sake, practice safe sex from now on!

if you have tested negitive for all forms of STD and stopped shaving but the bumps come back could it not be only a suggestion you could be having an allergic reaction to something your using such as maybe softner for your wash laundry soap bath soap

It could be thrush. However you should just stay away from everyone and just heal. Having contact with others could just make things worse. This condition could even be caused by stress as many strange and annoying ailments do. Take a break away from things and try to distinguish if it is stress related or STD related. Diet could play a serious part because highly acidic fruits like mangoes, oranges, etc can cause mouth sores. If you have had all the major tests then you should be OK. I bet it is your diet but I could be wrong. Check it out.

No one should say you have herpes who has not examined you. You may simply have a folliculitis or infection of hair follicles chronic from past shaving. The cold sore are probably herpes simplex and not related to genital herpes.

When doctor's do an exam for Herpes, they only look at the ouside for "visual" sores. Since hereps is a Viral infection, you CAN get a blood test to test for herpes. That's the only way you'll know for sure. And you can get herpes on your mouth it's called herpes simples one and not get them in the private areas which is herpes simplex two. So you could have "cold sores" on your mouth, but razor bumps on your vagina.

Standard std tests DO NOT test for herpes or for hpv. You have to request these tests specifically. Too many people in the US are lead to believe by undereducated doctors that they have a clean bill of sexual health when they haven't even been tested for everything. Even if you request a test for "everything", mention herpes and hpv specifically, otherwise the doctor will assume and you will not be tested for those.

The Western Blot test is the only reliable test for herpes. Request this test specifically.