Lewisville, TX
A 23-year-old female asked:
The doctor said im having a herpes genital outbreak but the bumps arent itchy or sore yet. im on the antiviral is this maybe why or is it not an outbreak? on inner labia minora?
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Dr. Brad Douglasanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Mostly yes: Since you were already on an antiviral more than likely the herpes sores will not show through also herpes is painful and not usually itchy.
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