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Do I have herpes..?
Yesterday I've started noticing a mini red bump near my clitoris, and today I felt another to the right of my vagina.
I've only had one sexual partner, and the last time I had sex was 3 weeks ago. Is it possible that I have herpes?
Please help :(
Rachel/Female/16/Australia
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It is possible, however, it could also be something very minor and easy to take care of. To be sure, contact your doctor and have it checked out just to be sure. Good luck friend, everything will be okay. :)
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It's possible, yes. However, since you're 16, I'm wondering how old your partner is and how many people he/she has been with. I take it you're not his/her first. But if they've only been with two or three (young) people, the odds are good you don't have it.
Even if you do, don't freak out. HSV-2 (genital herpes) is EXTREMELY common, and the majority of people who get it don't even manifest symptoms (if you did have an outbreak, it's usually more severe than one or two red bumps). The fact is, if you have a long, sexually active life, chances are better than even that you're probably going to get it sooner or later. And it's not a big deal. You can get tested when you have what appears to be an outbreak.
Good luck, and don't worry too much!
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It's possible, if your partner had herpes, that you now have herpes. It's also possible that you have a different STI like HPV or another virus, or that you have ingrown hairs or pimples.
You'll need to see a doctor to know for certain what it is, and what to do about it.
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