WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2003: Re: Bartholin Cyst or more concern?

Re: Bartholin Cyst or more concern?

From: annie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 May 2003 08:48:49 -0500 (CDT)

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Herpes lesions do not spontaneously appear immediately after sex. You would have been developing one before you had sex and the irritation/friction might have cause it to appear. They do tend to appear at the same spot as an initial one. While inital reaction was that it might have been a latex reaction (perhaps a gland swelling and the irritation), if you're concerned about herpes then have your doctor perform the tests needed, because there is something called asymptomatic shedding where the virus can be passed from partner to partner without the infected person showing any symptoms. Even with the use of condoms, depending on where the virus is shed (testes etc), you can still contract the disease. even if you are planning on getting married, I would still get tested, especially if you're planning on pregnancy, because the virus can be shed in the vaginal passage and affect your decision regarding natural childbirth.

At Thu, 29 May 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>>It doesn't sound like a b. cyst. It's possible, although cysts don't
>>come and go, and usually aren't itchy. It sounds more like herpes. You
>>need to see your doctor. If you do have herpes, you need ot be careful
>>when choosing partners, and u must inform them all. I hope your
>>boyfriend gave you the courtesy of honesty at the beginning of the
>>relationship and that you chose to go through with this, because herpes
>>is extremely contageous.
>
>shanna wrote:>
>
>from what i understand about herpes though is that it doesn't appear
>magically within seconds of sex (thats what this did), its as if i burst
>something. its under the skin. its hard. and its a lump. and my
>other partner's scenario isn't really an issue. my boyfriend and i are
>planning on getting married.

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annie

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