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Forum Name: STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)

Question: std symptoms?!

whyohwhy4 - Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:49 pm

I'm an 18 year old female. I have had sex TWICE in my life with two different partners (AKA once with each). I used a condom both time, and am not sure if the second time was actually completed, since I had to leave, and the act was only approx ten minutes long. I have found small whiteish/redish bumps on my vagina (frequent masturbation led to these findings) they are very small. I also have some (not more than normal/before I had sex for the first time) discharge and Itching. I had sex for the first time last june, and for the second time at the end of july. I noticed the bumps within the last month. does this sound like any type of STD? I have been blood tested since then for herpes, and other things. I assume these tests would cover HIV. also I don't have any other symtoms of HIV, or any other symptoms in general (no Fever, Vomiting, rash, etc) do any doctors out there think that those bumps are an STD? or am I just being paranoid? I would very much appreciate a response from multiple doctors. thank you so much.

Dr. Chan Lowe - Tue Jan 09, 2007 1:15 am

There are many STD's and the symptoms vary some; however, in general STD symptoms include vaginal burning/dysuria and discharge. Malodorous discharge is often found. The bumps you describe may be a normal finding, or may represent blocked glands. There are several glands at the opening of the vagina that can become blocked and infected. Itching and discharge may represent an STD or may be a yeast infection. While using condoms greatly decreases the risk of STD's, it does not eliminate all risks. I would suggest you be evaluated by a gynecologist for an examination. This will give you a more definitive diagnosis and likely make you feel better. Also, just so you know, HIV is not generally included in "standard" STD labs unless you give consent for this test. If you did not consent it probably wasn't tested for. Hope this helps.

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