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Q: Likely symptoms of an std
asked by: DoctorQuestion on September 10th, 2009
I have these red bumps on my vagina and some are bigger than other. I have little small ones on my lower butt cheeks. They don't hurt or itch. But I'm pretty worried cause I did have unprotected sex. What could this be? I searched around and some things came up saying it could be a yeast infection or boils but isn't that supose to itch and hurt? Well I really need some help here.


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Dr. Kokil Mathur , MD
replied on September 16th, 2009
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Answer A7266
It seems likely that the appearance of ‘red bumps on my vagina’ and ‘lower butt cheeks’ in the presence of a history of unprotected sex should be investigated for genital herpes, which is a STD. These lesions may or may not itch. The other STDs which should also be thought of are chancroid, syphilis, molluscum contagiosum, and venereal warts.


The other possibilities are an allergy to something that came in contact with this area like soap, power, undergarments, etc. It can also be a vaginal fungal infection, which does not itch initially. Simple bacterial infection, atopic dermatitis, and certain forms of eczema can also cause these symptoms.


It is difficult to comment beyond this without examining the lesions. Discuss these possibilities with your gynecologist. Hope this helps. Take care!





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