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Paula

Diagnosed with HSV1 (cold sore on lip) possibly transferred accidentally to genital

A week ago I had my first cold sore on my lip and got Valtrex pills and the prescription ointment Zovirax. My lip has been healing nicely (crusted yellow the crust fell off and it is now just a flat red spot on my lip), but on Saturday night I accidentally touched the sore and touched down below. As soon as I realized I washed the area with hot... Read more Chevron

posted 05/09/2011, comment (1)|

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lost_soul01

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I don't deserve to LIVE!!!

I found out I has HPV positive, after someone I knew took advantage of me one night after a night of heavy drinking. I didn't educate myself well on the virus. All I did was read the handout, and talked to the doctor. Since I didn't have a cervical cancer, I thought everything would be alright if I maintain a healthy lifestyle... A few months... Read more Chevron

posted 02/13/2011, comment (1)|

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Sean50

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Recently Diagnosed With Herpes

I was just diagnosed with genital herpes yesterday, and I'm really not sure how to deal with it yet. I'm 17 years old and am very active in sports and am going to a private college to play football next year. I have a really great future ahead of me and I am very worried about how this will affect me in future relationships. I have thought about... Read more Chevron

posted 02/10/2011, comments (3)|

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baby_girl43

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Sore vagina...scared it could be herpes? Please help

The other day my vagina seemed sore. Mainly on the bottom part of my lips closer to the opening. It was a little red and sensitive when I touched it. Now, 2 days later, the skin in that specific spot is peeling a little and it looks like I sort of have 1 little circle bump with a whiteish/yellow color in the center that hurts when I touch it. It... Read more Chevron

posted 02/07/2011, comment (1)|

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empyre

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If you have Genital Herpes, don't use YAZ.

This is a long post, so here is the short version: -------------------------------------- I've had genital herpes for 4 years. I've been on YAZ for 2 years. I have had chronic genital herpes for the last year and a half (ie. for almost the same amount of time I've been on YAZ.) I have stopped taking YAZ and my chronic herpes... Read more Chevron

posted 11/29/2010, comments (0)|

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